Is a 2008 Highlander 4 wheel drive?
The 2008 Toyota Highlander is a midsize crossover SUV with seven-passenger capacity. Toyota sells it in three trim levels — base, Sport and Limited — all of which are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD).
Is Toyota Highlander Hybrid an electric car?
Toyota’s renowned self-charging gas and electric Hybrid powertrain is standard on all Highlander Hybrid models. It includes advanced features like regenerative braking to recapture energy so you never have to plug in, while delivering a robust 243 Net Horsepower.
Do all 2008 Toyota Highlanders have third row seating?
All trim levels come with three rows of seats, though a third-row delete option on certain models can save $740. For $27,300, the base Toyota Highlander comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, a CD stereo with an auxiliary MP3 jack, air conditioning, cruise control, and power windows, mirrors and door locks.
Is the Toyota Highlander a gas or electric hybrid?
The much-improved 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is one of these rarer full hybrids, and the wholesale changes implemented in 2008 make its gas-electric drivetrain run better while still achieving excellent mileage.
What kind of gas mileage does a 2008 Highlander get?
When using gasoline plus electrons, the hybrid powertrain produces 270 horsepower, which gives the Highlander Hybrid quick V-8 style acceleration, even though the 2008 Highlander is a larger and heavier vehicle than the one it replaces. EPA-estimated mileage is 27 mpg city, 25 mpg highway.
What kind of engine does a Toyota Highlander have?
The gas/electric powertrain in the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is identical to the one found in the ritzy Lexus RX 400h: a 3.3-liter V-6 paired with two electric motors where the transmission would go, plus one more electric motor to drive the rear wheels. The gasoline engine is smooth and refined.
Are there any reviews of the new Toyota Highlander?
TheCarConnection.com consulted a wide range of reviews of the new 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid from across the Web, and most were lukewarm on the Highlander’s new look.