Toyota Highlander 2001

Toyota Highlander 2001: Toyota hopes to piggyback on the success of the Lexus RX 300, a car-based sport utility vehicle, by supplying its own version that is bigger yet more economical. The RX 300 is the very popular design at Lexus, Toyota's high-end department.

With the enhancement of both the Highlander, which takes place sale early in 2001, and the full-size Sequoia, Toyota will certainly have five SUVs in its schedule. Though it is larger than the truck-based 4Runner, the Highlander will certainly slot listed below the 4Runner in rate as well as over the RAV4-- a smaller sized car-based SUV. Toyota expects Highlander to appeal to cars and truck owners who desire the look as well as adaptability of an SUV while preserving carlike trip and also handling.


Toyota Highlander 2001


Outside

Highlander is based upon the exact same design as the RX 300 yet has a wheelbase of 107 inches as well as an overall size of 184-- 4 inches longer in both dimensions. Both SUVs are built on a customized Toyota Camry platform.

The single body style is a four-door wagon with a rear liftgate. Famous fender creases and also squared-off styling as opposed to inclined rear roofing system columns give the Highlander a different look.

Inside

Seatsing for five will certainly consist of two front containers and also a split back bench that holds three and also folds for additional cargo room. As in the RX 300, the transmission bar places at an odd angle listed below the control panel yet confirms to be in a convenient area. Though the control format resembles that in the Lexus, the Highlander has different audio as well as environment controls.

Under the Hood

Like the RX 300, the Highlander will be offered with front-wheel drive or irreversible four-wheel drive. Unlike the RX 300, which comes just with a 3.0-liter V-6 engine, the Highlander also will certainly feature 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 creates 220 horse power, as well as the four-cylinder makes 155 hp.