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2013 Toyota Highlander

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2013 Base 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $29,020
2013 Base V6 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $30,395
2013 Base Plus 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $30,475
2013 Base V6 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $31,845
2013 Base Plus V6 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $31,850
2013 Base Plus V6 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $33,300
2013 SE V6 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $34,560
2013 SE V6 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $36,010
2013 Limited V6 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $37,950
2013 Limited V6 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $39,400

Overview



The 2013 Highlander comes in six main trim levels, and they are: Base, Base V6, Base Plus, Base Plus V6, SE V6 and Limited V6. The Base model includes all of your basic amenities and a rather large-displacement four-cylinder engine. The Base V6 adds a V-6 engine to the mix and optional four0wheel drive. The Base Plus tosses in upgraded fabric seating and some other minor upgrades. The Base Plus V6 adds a V-6 engine and the choice of optional four-wheel drive to the Base Plus trim. The SE V6 adds some real luxury with its leather interior and upgraded exterior. Finally, the Limited V6 adds in all of the features expected of a premium SUV, like: perforated leather, nine-speaker audio with navigation and chrome accents throughout the cabin and around the body. In terms of towing, should you need to haul a trailer, all four0cylinder-equipped models can tow up to 1,500 pounds and all six-cylinder-equipped models can haul up to 5,000 pounds.

The Highlander lives in a crowded realm that is chock-full of competitors. First up on this long list is the 2013 Dodge Durango, which comes standard with a 3.6-liter V-6 with 290 horsepower, rear-wheel drive and a 6,200-pound towing capacity. Next up is the 2013 Ford Flex, which includes a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with 285 horsepower, front-wheel drive and a 4,500-pound towing capacity. Finally, you have the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, which comes standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 190 horsepower, front-wheel drive and a six-speaker audio system.

As you can see, there is plenty of competition for the Highlander to face off against, so Toyota needs to develop a winner to overtake them all.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.7L I-4 / 187 HP / 186 ft.lbs.
Transmission
6-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
20 / 25 / 22 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
7
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.7L I-4 / 187 HP / 186 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
20 / 25 / 22 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Strut
Spare Tire And Wheel
Full-size Aluminum
Fuel Tank
19.2 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$73
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
95.4 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
146 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
188.4 "
Exterior Width
75.2 "
Exterior Height
68.1 "
Front Headroom
40.6 "
Rear Headroom
40.1 "
Front Legroom
43.2 "
Rear Legroom
38.3 "
Front Shoulder Room
59.7 "
Rear Shoulder Room
59.5 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,946 Lbs.
Wheel Base
110 "
Turning Radius
19.4 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
17.0 " Machined Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Clearcoat Monotone With Stripe / Pearlcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote / Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Front Body-colored With Chrome Insert
Grille Moldings
Silver
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel / Stainless Steel With Polished Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
7
Seat Trim
Cloth / Leather
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
8-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
8-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
Bucket
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver
Tinted Windows
Deep
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
3
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
24 Months / 25,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
24 Months / 25,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

Used 2013 Toyota Highlander for Sale

8 vehicles found within 50 miles of your area
Toyota
SE
Price

$10,988

Mileage

132,225 mi

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Hyundai Santa Monica (8 mi)

Phone: (424) 268-8094
Toyota
SE
Color: Blizzard Pearl
Price

$13,988

Mileage

137,449 mi

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West Covina Toyota (31 mi)

Phone: (626) 415-3913
Toyota
Limited
Color: White
Price

$14,192

Mileage

156,267 mi

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AUTOCARS Ltd. (28 mi)

Phone: (626) 643-3194
Toyota
SE
Color: White
Price

$14,250

Mileage

99,401 mi

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Car Lux (3 mi)

Phone: (310) 818-5868
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