2009 Toyota Highlander Review
Introduction
The 2009 Highlander is manufactured in JAPAN for Toyota. It is Toyota's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $27,600 USD in 2009.
Highlander Dimensions
The 2009 Highlander has standard length of 188.40 inches and a width of 75.20 inches. The Highlander rides 68.10 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 8.10 inches. Front headroom is 40.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Highlander a radius of 38.70 inches. It uses 245/65R17 tires with a wheelbase of 109.80 inches.
Drivetrain
The Highlander comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Highlander's standard 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V engine has been measured to get 18 miles/gallon city driving using a 19.20 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Highlander retails for $27,600 USD with a invoice price of $24,840 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $745 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance, Traction Control. Highlander optional equipment may include Vehicle Anti-Theft, Leather Steering Wheel, CD Changer, Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat, Cargo Area Cover.
Exterior color choices include Black, Blizzard Pearl, Blue Streak Metallic, Classic Silver Metallic, Cypress Pearl, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Salsa Red Pearl, Sandy Beach Metallic, Waveline Pearl with interior choices of Ash Cloth Interior, Sand Beige Cloth Interior. The Highlander seats 7 people with 43.20 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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