The Toyota Highlander Hybrid for 2008
In 2008 Toyota released the Highlander Hybrid to the truck-buying market. The Highlander came in five configurations: Hybrid, Hybrid Limited, Base, and Sport. The Hybrid configuration is powered by the 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The Highlander competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Acura.
Toyota Highlander Engine Specs
The Highlander Hybrid 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 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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Highlander Hybrid 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 SFI design, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage 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.
We Think...
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 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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