Is the Toyota Highlander a V6 or V8?
The Toyota Highlander can pull up to 5,000 pounds with its V6 engine option (1,500 pounds with the 4-cylinder engine). The extra horsepower and torque that is produced with a V6 engine may also mean that you could enjoy a little more zip in the Camry or Avalon.
Do Highlanders have V8?
The Highlander wouldn’t be a modern Toyota without a hybrid option which returns for 2020 as it has every year since 2005. With its combination of two-mode hybrid system and a 6.0-liter V8 engine, it could however tow a reasonably impressive 5,900-lbs.
Does a 2008 Toyota Highlander have a timing belt or timing chain?
The 2008 Toyota Highlander comes with a timing chain on the engine. 2007 was the year that Toyota changed their vehicles over from using timing belts to using a chain, and in my opinion that is a great change. The timing belt of the past needed to be changed every 60,000 to 100,000 miles and was an expensive service.
How much horsepower does a Toyota Highlander have?
Engine Torque 248 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm Base engine size 3.5 l Horsepower 270 hp @ 6200 rpm Turning circle 38.7 ft. Valves 24
What are the features of a 2008 Toyota Highlander?
Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays walks you through the features of the 2008 Toyota Highlander. If the redesigned Toyota Highlander is to succeed, it has its work cut out for it. It needs to transport and entertain youngsters, swallow cargo and conquer snow.
Is there a hybrid version of the Toyota Highlander?
Toyota also offers a hybrid version of this SUV. We review the Toyota Highlander Hybrid separately. “The Highlander’s V6 provided impressive acceleration in 2014, and the latest V6 (updated for 2017) only improves upon that capability. The new eight-speed automatic shifts smoothly and is reasonably responsive.” Edmunds (2018)
When does the gas engine turn on on Toyota Highlander?
If you accelerate too abruptly, the gas engine turns on — as it does whenever you reach roughly 25 to 30 mph. Toyota says that EV, the electric vehicle mode, raises that threshold, holding onto electric-only operation for more aggressive acceleration before starting the engine, but overall I think it’s a bust.