Is the Toyota Highlander a front wheel drive car?
Four-cylinder Highlanders are only available with front-wheel drive, and the tires spun easily on cold, damp roads during moderate acceleration. Traction control kicks in and stops the wheelspin, but it also halts forward momentum, which is frustrating.
What are the standard features of a Toyota Highlander?
Standard features include power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, air conditioning, cruise control, an MP3 jack and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel — all common in this segment. Other than the third row, a towing package is also available, as is rear climate control, a sunroof (new for 2010) and a six-CD changer.
Are there any recalls on the Toyota Highlander?
2010 Toyota Highlanders manufactured early in the model year are included in Toyota’s sticky accelerator pedal and floormat recalls, so be sure any necessary recall work has been done before buying one.
What kind of gas mileage does a Toyota Highlander get?
Gas mileage ratings of 20/27 mpg city/highway are an improvement over the V6 Toyota Highlander’s 18/24 mpg rating with front-wheel drive. I stretched 290 miles out of the Toyota Highlander’s gas tank, returning an average of 25.8 mpg in consistent 40-50 mph trips.
While the regular Toyota Highlander comes standard with front-wheel-drive, the Hybrid comes only with four-wheel drive, which it achieves by means of an electric motor on the rear axle.
What’s the price of a 2008 Toyota Highlander?
The 2008 Toyota Highlander starts at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $28,000 and will top $42,000 when fully loaded.
When was the last Toyota Highlander Hybrid made?
The first-generation Highlander Hybrid, last sold as a 2007 model, came in both front- and four-wheel drive, but Toyota says only 20 percent of buyers chose the front-drive version, so it eliminated the option.
What kind of mpg does Toyota Highlander Hybrid get?
I tested a Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited. MPG disclaimer: Where EPA fuel economy estimates used to overstate performance, especially for hybrids, the new 2008 method is more reliable; for some models it seems to have swung toward underestimating hybrid results.
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.