2009 Toyota Highlander Summary

2009 Toyota Highlander

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2009 Toyota Highlander

Kelley Blue Book Retail $22,500–$28,300  

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MPG City: 17 – 20 Highway: 23 – 27

Available Engines

270-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)
187-hp, 2.7-liter I-4 (regular gas)

Transmissions

6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(4.4) 14 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

New 189-hp four-cylinder
Available 270-hp V-6
Front- or all-wheel drive
Seats five or seven
Seven airbags
Electronic stability system
 

What We Like

+Gas mileage
+Interior storage
+Highway acceleration
+Safety features
+Versatile seating
+Low-cost backup camera
 

What We Don't

-Some cheap cabin materials
-Lackluster handling
-Cargo room behind third row
-Some confusing controls
-Gets pricey with options
 
Redesigned last year, the Highlander receives a new four-cylinder base version for better gas mileage. A 3.5-liter V-6 powers most trims, while a gas/electric Highlander Hybrid is also offered. It's covered separately in the Cars.com Research section. Competitors to the five- or seven-seat Highlander include the Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot and Mazda CX-9.   Read More

7 Available Highlander Trims

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