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2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications

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2009 Toyota Highlander
Starting Price:
$25,705
Estimated MPG:
20 city | 27 hwy
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2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Manual
Rear air conditioning:
With separate controls

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM stereo
Satellite Radio:
XM

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Child Safety

Child safety locks:
Yes

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional electric power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
40.6 "
Front Leg Room:
43.2 "
Overall height:
68.1 "
Overall Length:
188.4 "
Overall Width:
75.2 "
Rear Head Room:
40.1 "
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 "
Wheelbase:
109.8 "

Driver Seat

Heated:
Multi-level heating
Power Adjustments:
8

Engine

Compression Ratio:
10.80 : 1
Displacement:
211 cu.in.
Horse Power:
270 hp
Size:
3.5 L
Vehicle Emissions:
ULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
V-6
Drive type:
front-wheel
Engine liters:
3.5
Fuel tank capacity:
19.2gal.
Horsepower:
270hp @ 6,200RPM
Number of valves:
24
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
Torque:
248 lb.-ft. @ 4,700RPM
Transmission:
5 speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

City:
18 mpg
Highway:
24 mpg

Instrumentation

Compass:
Compass
Tachometer:
Tachometer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Roof

Sunroof:
Express open/close glass

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
7

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Pre-wiring

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Strut
Rear Suspension Type:
Strut

Third Row Seat

Type:
Full

Tires

Diameter:
17.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
65
Speed Rating:
S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
AS
Width:
245 mm

Transmission

Automatic type:
Automatic
Number of speeds:
5

Video System

Video player:
With DVD

Warranty

roadside months:
36 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
3,979 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
5,800 lbs.
Max cargo capacity:
95 cu.ft.
Payload:
1,821 lbs.
Towing Capacity:
2,000 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:
17
Rim Type:
Machined aluminum
Width:
7.5

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Door mirrors
: body-color
Number of doors
: 4
Power door mirrors
Roof rack
: rails only
Spoiler

Convenience Features

1-touch down
1-touch up
Air conditioning
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front beverage holders
Illuminated entry
Overhead console
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Rear beverage holders
Rear door bins
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

2nd row LCD monitors
: 1
2nd row LCD monitors
: 2
AM/FM radio
CD player
MP3 decoder
Speakers
: 6

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Front reading lights
Low tire pressure warning
Rear window defroster
Rear window wiper
Tachometer
Variably intermittent wipers

Off-Road Capability

Approach angle
: 29 deg
Departure angle
: 24 deg
Ground clearance (min)
: 206mm (8.1")

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: V-6
Drive type
: front-wheel
Engine liters
: 3.5
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 18mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 24mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 19.2gal.
Horsepower
: 270hp @ 6,200RPM
Manual-shift auto
Mode select transmission
Number of valves
: 24
Recommended fuel
: regular unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 248 lb.-ft. @ 4,700RPM
Transmission
: 5 speed automatic
Variable intake manifold
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Anti-whiplash front head restraints
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Knee airbag
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Traction control

Seats and Trim

3rd row seats
: bench
Front center armrest
Front seats
: bucket
Max seating capacity
: 5
Max seating capacity
: 7
Rear seats
: bucket
Split folding rear seat

Specs and Dimensions

3rd row headroom
: 922mm (36.3")
3rd row hiproom
: 1,074mm (42.3")
3rd row legroom
: 759mm (29.9")
3rd row shoulder room
: 1,397mm (55.0")
Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 7
Compression ratio
: 10.80 to 1
Curb weight
: 1,805kg (3,979lbs)
Engine bore x stroke
: 94.0mm x 83.1mm (3.70" x 3.27")
Engine displacement
: 3.5 L
Engine horsepower
: 270hp @ 6,200RPM
Engine torque
: 248 lb.-ft. @ 4,700RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,910mm (75.2")
Exterior height
: 1,730mm (68.1")
Exterior height
: 1,760mm (69.3")
Exterior length
: 4,785mm (188.4")
Front headroom
: 1,008mm (39.7")
Front headroom
: 1,031mm (40.6")
Front hiproom
: 1,440mm (56.7")
Front legroom
: 1,097mm (43.2")
Front shoulder room
: 1,516mm (59.7")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 5
GVWR
: 2,631kg (5,800lbs)
Interior cargo volume
: 1,198 L (42 cu.ft.)
Interior cargo volume
: 292 L (10 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 2,701 L (95 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 3,214L (113.5 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 4,126L (145.7 cu.ft.)
Payload
: 826kg (1,821lbs)
Rear headroom
: 1,019mm (40.1")
Rear hiproom
: 1,435mm (56.5")
Rear legroom
: 973mm (38.3")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,511mm (59.5")
Towing capacity
: 2,268kg (5,000lbs)
Towing capacity
: 907kg (2,000lbs)
Turning radius
: 5.9m (19.4')
Wheelbase
: 2,789mm (109.8")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 245/65SR17.0
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 245/65SR17.0
Speed-sensing steering
Wheel size
: 17"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 36 months/36,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 60 months/ unlimited distance
Powertrain warranty
: 60 months/60,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 36 months/36,000miles
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Bodyside moldings
Optional
Heated door mirrors
Optional
Illuminated running boards
Optional
Pin stripe
Optional
Roof rack
Optional
Trailer hitch receiver
Optional

Convenience Features

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Optional
Power moonroof
Optional
Rear air conditioning
Optional

Entertainment Features

A/V remote
Optional
Entertainment system
Optional
Headphones
Optional
Wireless phone connectivity
Optional

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Compass
Optional
Delay-off headlights
Optional
Fully automatic headlights
Optional
Reverse sensing system
Optional

Safety and Security

Ignition disable
Optional
Security system
Optional

Seats and Trim

Heated front seats
Optional
Leather shift knob
Optional
Leather upholstery
Optional
Power driver seat
Optional

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