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2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

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Original MSRP
Common standard equipment for all styles
4dr All-wheel Drive Base $34,200
4dr All-wheel Drive Limited $40,450

Highlander Hybrid 4dr All-wheel Drive Base

Engines

209-hp, 3.3-liter V-6 (gas hybrid) See Specs Standard

Transmissions

2-speed CVT w/OD See Specs Standard

Available Body Colors

Wave Line Pearl
Iced Amethyst Mica
Cypress Pearl
Classic Silver Metallic
Blizzard Pearl
Black

Available Interior Colors

Sand Beige
Ash

Powertrain

Heavy-duty radiator Standard
Single stainless steel exhaust Standard
Battery pack voltage (288) Standard
Nickel metal hydride battery pack Standard
Mode select transmission Standard

2-spd CVT w/OD

Overdrive Standard
Transmission electronic control Standard

Powertrain

Permanently locked hubs Standard
Axle ratio 3.54
Full-time four-wheel drive Standard
All-wheel drive Standard

Estimated Performance Specs

0-60 mph 7.20 seconds

Suspension/Handling

Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar Standard
Front coil springs Standard
Gas-pressurized front shocks Standard
Independent rear strut suspension w/anti-roll bar Standard
Rear coil springs Standard
Gas-pressurized rear shocks Standard
Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering Standard
P245/65SR17.0 BSW AS tires Standard
P245/55SR19.0 BSW AS tires Optional
Alloy spare wheel Standard
17" wheels Standard
19" wheels Optional

Body Exterior Features

4 doors Standard
Liftgate rear cargo door Standard
Power liftgate Optional
Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors Standard
Rear lip spoiler Standard
Chrome door handles Standard
Body-colored front and rear bumpers Standard
Rear step bumper Standard
Colored rear bumper insert Standard
Fully galvanized steel body material Standard
Roof rack : rails only Optional
Class II trailering with harness Standard
Chrome grille Standard

Convenience Features

Manual air conditioning with air filter Standard
Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning with air filter Optional
Rear air conditioning with separate controls Optional
Console ducts Standard
Steering-wheel mounted A/C controls Optional
Cruise control with steering wheel controls Standard
Power trunk/hatch/door remote release Optional
Mechanical fuel remote release Standard
Keyfob rear window remote release Optional
Power windows with driver 1-touch down Standard
Power rearmost windows Standard
Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry Standard
Illuminated entry Standard
Auto-locking doors Standard
Passive entry Standard
Valet key Standard
Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release Optional
Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping Standard
Day-night rearview mirror Standard
Auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors Standard
Illuminated auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors Optional
Garage door transmitter Optional
Front and rear cupholders Standard
Full floor console with covered box Standard
Mini overhead console with storage, conversation mirror Standard
Console with storage Standard
Locking glove box Standard
Driver and passenger door bins Standard
Rear door bins Standard
Seatback storage pockets 2
Covered bin instrument-panel storage Standard
Driver's footrest Standard
Retained accessory power Standard
3 12V DC power outlets Standard

Seats and Trim

Max. seating capacity of 5 Standard
Max. seating capacity of 7 Optional
Front bucket seats Standard
8-way driver seat adjustment Standard
Manual reclining driver and passenger seats Standard
Power reclining driver seat Optional
Power 2-way driver lumbar support Optional
Manual height-adjustable driver seat Standard
Power height-adjustable driver seat Optional
Driver and passenger seat mounted armrests Standard
Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment Standard
Power driver fore/aft adjustment Optional
Manual driver cushion tilt Standard
Power driver cushion tilt Optional
4-way passenger seat adjustment Standard
Manual reclining passenger seat Optional
Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment Optional
Rear manual reclining bucket seat Standard
Manual rear seat fore/aft adjustment Standard
Rear seat fold-forward seatback Standard
Rear seat mounted armrest Standard
Fixed third row full bench seat Optional
Fold into floor third row seat Optional
Cloth front and rear seat upholstery Standard
Cloth door panel trim Standard
Full cloth headliner Standard
Carpet floor covering Standard
Simulated wood instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert Standard
Plastic/rubber shift knob Standard
Leather/simulated wood shift knob Optional
Leather/metal-look steering wheel Optional
Chrome interior accents Standard
Carpet cargo space Standard
Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door Standard
Roll-up cargo cover Optional
Cargo tie-downs Standard
Cargo light Standard
Concealed cargo storage Standard

Entertainment Features

AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player Standard
XM AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player Optional
MP3 decoder Standard
Speed-sensitive volume Optional
Steering-wheel mounted audio controls Standard
6 speakers Standard
1 1st row LCD monitor Standard
Window grid antenna Standard

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Aero-composite halogen headlamps Standard
Variable intermittent wipers with heating wiper park Standard
Front windshield visor strip Standard
Fixed interval rear window wiper Standard
Rear window defroster Standard
Flip-up rear windshield Optional
Deep-tinted windows Standard
Dome light with fade Standard
Front reading lights Standard
Front and rear reading lights Optional
2 door curb/courtesy lights Standard
Ignition switch light Standard
Variable instrument panel lighting Standard
Analog display Standard
Outside-temperature display Standard
Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning Standard
Rear camera only parking sensors Standard
Trip computer Standard
Trip odometer Standard
Water temp. gauge Standard
In-dash clock Standard
Systems monitor Standard
Oil-pressure warning Standard
Battery warning Standard
Lights-on warning Standard
Low-fuel warning Standard
Low-washer-fluid warning Standard
Door-ajar warning Standard
Trunk-ajar warning Standard
Brake-fluid warning Standard
Transmission-fluid-temperature warning Standard

Safety and Security

Four-wheel ABS brakes Standard
4 ABS channels Standard
Brake assist Standard
Four-wheel disc brakes Standard
Front ventilated disc brakes Standard
Full-size spare tire Standard
Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown Standard
Driver and passenger front-impact airbags Standard
Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags Standard
Curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag Standard
Knee airbag Standard
Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor Standard
Height adjustable front seatbelts Standard
Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners Standard
3 point rear center seatbelt Standard
Side-impact bars Standard
Remote activated perimeter/approach lights Optional
Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors Standard
Rear child safety locks Standard
Ignition disable Standard
Security system pre-wiring Standard
Security system Optional
Panic alarm Standard
Stability control Standard
ABS and driveline traction control Standard
Manual front head restraints Standard
Adjustable front head restraints with tilt Standard
Anti-whiplash front head restraints Standard
3 adjustable rear head restraints Standard
2 fixed third row head restraints Optional

Standard Specs and Dimensions

Engine type V-6
Engine displacement 202 cu.in.
Engine horsepower 209-hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque 212 lbs.-ft. @ 3,600 rpm
Valvetrain DOHC
Valves 24
Engine bore x stroke 3.6" x 3.3"
Compression ratio 10.80 to 1
Fuel tank capacity 17.2 gal.
Fuel economy city 27 mpg
Fuel economy highway 25 mpg
Drag coefficient .34
Curb weight 4,508 lbs.
GVWR 5,935 lbs.
Payload 1,427 lbs.
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs.
Exterior length 188.4"
Exterior body width 75.2"
Exterior height 68.1"
Wheelbase 109.8"
Front tread 64.0"
Rear tread 64.0"
Turning radius 19.5'
Approach angle 29 degrees
Departure angle 24 degrees
Ground clearance (min.) 7.3"
Front legroom 43.2"
Rear legroom 38.4"
Front headroom 40.6"
Rear headroom 39.8"
Front hiproom 56.7"
Rear hiproom 56.3"
Front shoulder room 59.7"
Rear shoulder room 59.3"
Passenger volume 113.2 cu.ft.
Interior cargo volume 42.3 cu.ft.
Interior cargo volume seats folded 94.1 cu.ft.
Maximum interior cargo volume 94.1 cu.ft.

Warranty

Basic warranty (months/miles) 36/36,000
Powertrain warranty (months/miles) 60/60,000
Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles) 60/ unlimited
Accessories warranty (months/miles) 36/36,000
Hybrid electrical components warranty (months/miles) 96/100,000

NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings* 

2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Front, Passenger's
Front, Driver's
Side, Rear Seat
Side, Front Seat

*Results are for the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Base and may vary with airbag options

IIHS Crash-Test Ratings 

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