A lot has been said about the Toyota Highlander for 2008. As Toyota's entry in the sport utility market the Highlander (and in this case specically the Hybrid Limited version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door Highlander is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Toyota as a brand in general.

Toyota Highlander Engine Specs

The Highlander Hybrid Limited is equipped with a Toyota 3.3 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Toyota.

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.

Highlander Hybrid Limited Statistics

The dimensions of the Highlander Hybrid Limited are 75.20 inches wide by 188.40 inches long. It sits a comfortable 69.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard seven passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 109.80 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $31,400, with an invoice cost of $27,946. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 Highlander is a traditional SFI, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.

The 2008 Highlander gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

Conclusion

The 2007 model began the promise of the Toyota Highlander. The 2008 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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