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Toyota Highlander 2006

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Toyota Highlander 2006: For 2006, the Highlander expands: the 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine is gone, and all versions make use of a 3.3-litre V6 that is improved with three electrical motors in the Highlander Crossbreed. All versions are currently all-wheel-drive; the front-wheel-drive variation offered in 2005 is ceased. Both designs now have five- or seven-passenger seats; additionally, the standard Highlander gets 16-inch alloy wheels with a full-size spare, wheel locks and also fog lamps, while the Crossbreed obtains 17-inch wheels, chrome accented front grille, new front bumper, rear LED taillights as well as chrome certificate plate trim.


Toyota Highlander 2006


With the Crossbreed joining the Prius in the line-up, Toyota claims it is now the first automobile manufacturer to use a complete gasoline/electric hybrid in both the intermediate SUV and mid-size auto segments. The Highlander Crossbreed is powered by a new variation of Toyota's Hybrid Harmony Drive powertrain, specially-tweaked for a midsize SUV. It showcases an electronically-controlled constantly variable transmission (CVT) as well as on-demand digital four-wheel-drive. The fuel engine functions seamlessly with a high-torque electrical drive motor-generator that develops a peak system result comparable to 268 hp, yet with half the fuel consumption of a conventionally-powered car.

The Highlander is a "complete crossbreed", meaning that it can operate in gas or electric modes, as well as a combination of both. Under normal conditions, the Hybrid runs in front-wheel-drive mode, as well as immediately switches over to 4WD when additional traction is needed. The Harmony Drive powertrain powers the front wheels, while an electrical motor drives the rear ones.

Attributes on the gasoline-only Highlander consist of CD/cassette gamer with 6 speakers, air conditioning, towel seats, 60/40 split rear bench, power locks with keyless entry, power windows, floor mats, freight cover, cruise control, 16-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, warmed mirrors, variable periodic wipers, and also haze lights. The seven-passenger model adds a third-row bench seat with fold-down seatback. Readily available alternatives are a Natural leather Plan, as well as a Minimal Package that includes a lengthy list of features, consisting of leather inside, 17-inch wheels, side and also drape air bags as well as power sunroof.

The five-passenger Crossbreed includes multi-information display screen, LED taillamps as well as 17-inch wheels.

The seven-passenger Hybrid comes just in Limited trim, and also includes upgraded CD/cassette with eight speakers and wheel-mounted controls, automatic climate control, supporting rear heating system, warmed leather seats, outside temperature gauge, leather-wrapped wheel, integrated garage door opener, side and drape airbags, anti-theft system, power sunroof and also light control system.

All models use a pleasurable ride, yet the seven-passenger version is that in name only; the third row of seats is confined as well as suitable mostly for smaller youngsters. Unless you're carrying 7 guests on a regular basis, the five-passenger deals much more freight room without folding down an additional row of seats.

The Crossbreed is present-day technology, with a horse power increase and also far better fuel economic situation compared to its gasoline-only double, yet a $6,350 premium in base form as well as $6,415 in Restricted trim will certainly take a while to repay at the gas pumps, even with increasing gas prices; get this to conserve the world, not always your pocketbook.