Toyota highlander was a very legendary car when viewed in terms of the model. Highlander is a very powerful car with a V-6 engine or a f...
2012 Toyota highlander it was not a very striking change in comparison with the previous year highlander. any security in terms of crossover is very progressive, highlander is also available in hybrid versions and of course the style and its certainly different, this crossover to compete with the Honda pilot, Chevy traverse and ford explorer, so if you want to have to compare well with the above car
Offered in front and all-wheel-drive form, the Toyota Highlander hybrid is equipped with four-cylinder engines or V-6. A hybrid version of the Highlander is offered, and features style changes to distinguish it from non-hybrid model.
Crossover SUVs like the 2012 Toyota Highlander owe their appeal to the clever mix of properties they present. In many ways, Highlander gets this formula right. While the Highlander third row is less extensive than some rivals, it is easy to reach thanks to the second line 40/20/40-split good with removable center seat that facilitates walk-through access. The 2012 Toyota Highlander is a seven-passenger crossover that is offered in base, SE and Limited trim levels. Highlander Hybrid linked viewed in isolation.
Further Limited trims are equipped with 19-inch aluminum wheels, three-zone automatic climate control, Smart Key System with push-button start and exclusive trim elements. Standard safety features include anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, electronic vehicle stability and traction control systems, curbing anti-whiplash active front head, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags and overhead curtain airbags for all rows, SE and Limited trims adds rearview camera monitor and anti-theft alarm.
Toyota Highlander comes standard with ABS disc brakes, stability and traction control, side-impact airbags for front seat passenger, side airbags full-length curtain, driver side knee airbag and active front head barriers. All-wheel-drive models also get a hill-descent control.
The second row bench seat features a removable center that stows in a compartment under the front seat center console. Fold along the second and third row, and the Highlander's 95.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume is a class-competitive.
A 3.5-liter V-6 base 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's drivetrain. With the help of electric motors, Highlander Hybrid makes 280 hp combined. Equipped with a standard all-wheel drive, hybrid uses an electric motor for extra power the rear wheels and driveshaft coupling is not usual in almost all-wheel-drive models. Highlander Hybrid can cruise at low speed electric power alone.
The 2012 Toyota Highlander is available with two engine options. EPA fuel economy estimates are 20 mpg city/25 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined.A five-speed automatic drives the front wheels and the standard; all-wheel drive is optional. With front-wheel drive, V6 Highlander re-estimated 18 city/24 highway/20 combined EPA; add all-wheel drive this figure drops to 17/22/19. Well equipped, the V6 Highlander can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
Highlander list options vary by trim level and region, but are available including towing preparation package, JBL sound system upgraded (with six-disc CD changer and subwoofer), a navigation system (including JBL sound system but with a four-disc CD changer) and rear seats DVD entertainment system.
If you have to transport cargo, the Highlander offers 95.4 cubic feet of space with the second and third row seatbacks folded.Being a little smaller than other large crossover, the "Toyota Highlander" is easier to maneuver, especially in tight parking lots.
Entry-level Toyota Highlander is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, upholstery fabrics, second-row seats 40/20/40-split-folding that both lean and slide fore and rear, a 50/50-split folding seat-row Third, air conditioning (with rear controls), steering wheel tilt-and-telescoping and six-speaker CD sound system with auxiliary audio jack.
The cabin also gets upgraded leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control, keyless ignition / entry, 10-way power driver's seat, four-way power passenger seat and wood-grain accents.
