2001 toyota Highlander

2001 Toyota Highlander: Toyota hopes to piggyback on the success of the Lexus RX 300, a car-based sport utility vehicle, by supplying its very own version that is bigger yet less expensive. The RX 300 is the very successful model at Lexus, Toyota's high-end division.

With the addition of both the Highlander, which takes place sale early in 2001, as well as the full-size Sequoia, Toyota will certainly have 5 SUVs in its schedule. Though it is larger than the truck-based 4Runner, the Highlander will slot listed below the 4Runner in cost and above the RAV4-- a smaller car-based SUV. Toyota anticipates Highlander to interest auto owners who desire the look as well as flexibility of an SUV while retaining carlike trip and handling.


2001 Toyota Highlander


Outside

Highlander is based on the same design as the RX 300 but has a wheelbase of 107 inches as well as a total size of 184-- 4 inches much longer in both dimensions. Both SUVs are improved a modified Toyota Camry platform.

The only body style is a four-door wagon with a rear liftgate. Popular fender folds and also squared-off styling as opposed to inclined rear roofing system columns provide the Highlander a different appearance.

Interior

Seating for five will include 2 front containers and also a split rear bench that holds three and also folds for added freight area. As in the RX 300, the automatic transmission bar installs at an odd angle listed below the dashboard but proves to be in a practical area. Though the control format resembles that in the Lexus, the Highlander has different audio as well as climate controls.

Under the Hood

Like the RX 300, the Highlander will be available with front-wheel drive or permanent four-wheel drive. Unlike the RX 300, which comes just with a 3.0-liter V-6 engine, the Highlander also will certainly come with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder. Both engines are made use of in the Toyota Camry sedan and team with a four-speed automatic transmission. The V-6 generates 220 horsepower, and the four-cylinder makes 155 hp.