2009 Toyota Highlander Gets New 2.7-liter 4-Cylinder Engine
Toyota will expand its Highlander SUV line-up with the introduction of a new 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder engine that will be available in mid-to-late January 2009. When the Japanese firm launched the latest generation Highlander in 2007, it was offered with a 270HP 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine and a 270HP 3.3-liter V6 Hybrid powerplant. Toyota's new four-banger generates an output of 187HP at 5,800 rpm and 186 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,100 rpm and will be mated to an all-new six-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission.
The entry-level Highlander's internal preliminary 0-60 mph testing was timed at 9.7 seconds while according to Toyota, EPA fuel economy estimates are 27 MPG highway, 20 MPG city and 22 MPG combined.
When it arrives in 2009, the two-wheel-drive model will feature an array of standard features that include among other things, air conditioning; an AM/FM/CD audio system with six-speakers; front seats with height-adjustable active head rests and eight-way adjustable driver's seat; power door locks and windows; cruise control; a multi-function keyless entry system and manual tilt and telescopic steering wheel; scheduled maintenance indicator light
Optionally, the Highlander can also be equipped with a third-row seat package, manual rear air conditioning, and an AM/FM/six-disc CD changer with satellite radio capability, MP3/WMA capability and six speakers.
- Toyota Announces Pricing For New 2010 Highlander V6 Special Edition, Increases Prices On Other Models
Toyota has just released pricing for the new Highlander Special Edition that replaces the current Sport grade while the Japanese firm also announced price adjustments on a dozen current 2010 Toyota and Scion models including the Corolla, Matrix, Highlander...
- 2010 Kia Forte Priced In The States From $13,695
Kia has announced pricing for its new entry in the compact-car segment, the 2010 Forte sedan. The Spectra's replacement is available with two engines and three trim levels with prices ranging from $13,695 for the entry-level Forte 2.0 LX to $18,195...
- 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Priced From $18,495
Hyundai has just released U.S. pricing information for its new Elantra Touring five-door compact model which is sold in Europe as the i30 Crossover Wagon. Prices start from $18,495 for the entry-level model and $19,995 for one featuring a Premium-Sport...
- 2009 Toyota Matrix Prices Announced
The redesigned 2009 Toyota Matrix is set to go on sale at dealerships in early February with base MSRP ranging from $16,190 to $21,850. Toyota’s compact crossover is offered in three distinct grades, Standard, S and XRS and two different four-cylinder...
- Toyota Announces Pricing On 2009 Corolla Sedan
Toyota has released prices on the all-new 2009 Corolla Sedan (see details and images here) that will begin arriving at dealerships in February. Available in five grades – Standard, LE, XLE, the sporty S, and the performance-driven XRS, the Corolla...