2006 toyota Highlander
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Alfian Adi Saputra
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Thursday, May 24, 2018
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2006 Toyota Highlander
2006 Toyota Highlander
With the Hybrid joining the Prius in the line-up, Toyota states it is now the first vehicle maker to offer a complete gasoline/electric crossbreed in both the intermediate SUV as well as mid-size passenger car segments. The Highlander Hybrid is powered by a new variation of Toyota's Crossbreed Harmony Drive powertrain, specially-tweaked for a midsize SUV. It features an electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT) as well as on-demand digital four-wheel-drive. The gas engine works effortlessly with a high-torque electrical drive motor-generator that establishes a peak system outcome comparable to 268 hp, but with half the gas usage of a conventionally-powered lorry.
The Highlander is a "complete hybrid", implying that it could run in gas or electric modes, along with a mix of both. Under normal conditions, the Hybrid runs in front-wheel-drive mode, as well as automatically switches over to 4WD when added traction is needed. The Harmony Drive powertrain powers the front wheels, while an electric motor drives the back ones.
Features on the gasoline-only Highlander consist of CD/cassette player with six speakers, a/c, fabric seats, 60/40 split rear bench, power locks with keyless access, power home windows, flooring mats, cargo cover, cruise control, 16-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, heated mirrors, variable recurring wipers, as well as haze lights. The seven-passenger version adds a third-row bench seat with fold-down seatback. Readily available choices are a Leather Plan, and also a Minimal Package that includes a long listing of attributes, including natural leather inside, 17-inch wheels, side and drape airbags as well as power sunroof.
The five-passenger Hybrid includes multi-information display, LED taillamps as well as 17-inch wheels.
The seven-passenger Crossbreed comes only in Restricted trim, as well as adds upgraded CD/cassette with 8 audio speakers and wheel-mounted controls, automatic environment control, complementary rear heating system, warmed natural leather seats, outside temperature gauge, leather-wrapped wheel, integrated garage door opener, side and also curtain airbags, anti-theft system, power sunroof and light control system.
All designs use a positive flight, yet the seven-passenger version is that in name only; the third row of seats is confined and appropriate primarily for smaller kids. Unless you're hauling 7 travelers often, the five-passenger offers much more cargo room without folding down one more row of seats.
The Hybrid is state-of-the-art modern technology, with a horse power boost and also better gas economic climate compared to its gasoline-only twin, however a $6,350 costs in base type and $6,415 in Restricted trim will certainly take a while to pay back at the gas pumps, despite having climbing fuel costs; buy this to conserve the world, not always your pocketbook.