It is common to find buyers of the Toyota Highlander enthusiastic about their purchase. The Highlander has been one of the premier vehicles of the Toyota line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 2006 model is no exception. The Toyota Highlander falls into the sport utility for the family category. The Highlander inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Toyotas year after year

Toyota Highlander Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the Highlander for 2005 and 2006 includes the 3.3 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 4-speed Automatic CVT Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.

The fuel system for the 2006 Highlander is a SFI system, running on ELECTRIC/GAS . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 19.10-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Highlander uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Highlander Hybrid Limited are 71.90 inches wide by 184.60 inches long. It sits 67.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard seven passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.90 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $25,380, with a dealer invoice cost of $22,586. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2006 Highlander gets 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.

We Think...

The 2005 model began the promise of the Toyota Highlander. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Toyota hopes that the Highlander Hybrid Limited will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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Tags: 4-Door, Hybrid Limited, Sport Utility, Toyota Highlander, United States market

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