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 2007 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 2006 and 2007 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 Highlander uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2007 Highlander is a SFI design, using ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 19.10 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Highlander Hybrid Limited are 71.90 inches wide by 184.60 inches long. It sits 68.30 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.

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.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $32,210 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $28,667. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

MPG Ratings

The Highlander Hybrid Limited received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to highway driving. Being a electric/gas-powered green truck, this was exceptional.

In 2006 and 2007 the Highlander Hybrid Limited was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Bluestone Metallic, Indigo Ink Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic, Oasis Green Pearl, Salsa Red Pearl, Sonora Gold Pearl, and Super White. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited sold well in 2007. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Toyota, specifically a Highlander.

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