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2008 Toyota Highlander

Name: 2008 Toyota Highlander Base
Brand: Toyota
Price: 27500 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Toyota

Model

Highlander

Year

2008

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2008 Base 4dr Front-Wheel Drive

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2008 Base 4dr Front-Wheel Drive

Overview

Redesigned for 2008, the Toyota Highlander is now bigger and more powerful. Offered in front-wheel or all-wheel drive all models are powered by a 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission. With the rear and third row seats folded there is almost 15 cubic feet more interior volume than the 2007 model. Three rows of seats enable the Highlander to seat 7 people. The second row features reclining and sliding captain's chairs that can be converted to a bench seat for three passengers using a center seat cushion. Safety features include anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, and vehicle stability control with electronic power steering. A stand-alone backup camera is fitted on all but the base model.The Toyota Highlander is redesigned for 2008.

Specs & Features

Highlights

Overall Crash Safety Rating

Not Available

Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque

3.5L V-6 / 270 HP / 248 ft.lbs.

Transmission

Standard: 5-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD

Drive Type

Front-wheel

Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined

18 / 24 / 21 Mpg

Passenger Capacity

7 / 5

Bumper to Bumper Warranty

36 Months / 36,000 Miles

Mechanical Specs

Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque	3.5L V-6 / 270 HP / 248 ft.lbs.
Drive Type	Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined	18 / 24 / 21 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. / 113 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length	188.4 "
Exterior Width	75.2 "
Exterior Height	68.1 " / 69.3 "
Front Headroom	40.6 " / 39.7 "
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	3,979 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	Body-colored
Grille Moldings	Silver
Rear Spoiler	Lip
Exhaust	Stainless Steel / Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish

Interior Features

Seating

Passenger Capacity	7 / 5
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 / (8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls	4-way
Front Armrests	8-way / (8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats	Bucket

Radio & Infotainment

Radio	Am/fm, Seek-scan / Xm Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan / Sirius Am/fm/satellite, 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	Express Open/close
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	Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating	Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating	Not Yet Available
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 And Rear
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	Park Pilot Rear
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
Roadside Assistance Months	36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation	60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months	36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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