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Toyota Highlander 2006

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Toyota Highlander 2006: For 2006, the Highlander bulks up: the 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine is gone, and all designs utilize a 3.3-litre V6 that is improved with three electric motors in the Highlander Crossbreed. All versions are now all-wheel-drive; the front-wheel-drive variation available in 2005 is ceased. Both versions now have five- or seven-passenger seating; on top of that, the conventional Highlander gets 16-inch alloy wheels with a full-size spare, wheel locks and also haze lamps, while the Crossbreed receives 17-inch wheels, chrome accented front grille, new front bumper, back LED taillights and chrome license plate trim.


Toyota Highlander 2006


With the Hybrid signing up with the Prius in the line-up, Toyota states it is currently the very first automotive supplier to supply a full gasoline/electric crossbreed in both the intermediate SUV as well as mid-size passenger car segments. The Highlander Hybrid is powered by a new version of Toyota's Hybrid Harmony Drive powertrain, specially-tweaked for a midsize SUV. It includes an electronically-controlled constantly variable transmission (CVT) as well as on-demand electronic four-wheel-drive. The gas engine functions seamlessly with a high-torque electric drive motor-generator that develops a peak system outcome comparable to 268 hp, however with half the fuel consumption of a conventionally-powered automobile.

The Highlander is a "complete hybrid", meaning that it can run in fuel or electric modes, in addition to a combination of both. Under normal conditions, the Hybrid runs in front-wheel-drive setting, as well as immediately changes to 4WD when added grip is needed. The Harmony Drive powertrain powers the front wheels, while an electrical motor drives the back ones.

Features on the gasoline-only Highlander include CD/cassette gamer with six speakers, air conditioning, fabric seats, 60/40 split back bench, power locks with keyless entrance, power home windows, flooring mats, cargo cover, cruise control, 16-inch alloy wheels, personal 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. Available alternatives are a Leather Package, and also a Minimal Plan that adds a long listing 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 screen, LED taillamps and also 17-inch wheels.

The seven-passenger Hybrid comes just in Restricted trim, and also includes upgraded CD/cassette with eight audio speakers as well as wheel-mounted controls, automatic climate control, auxiliary rear heating system, heated leather seats, outside temperature scale, leather-wrapped wheel, integrated garage door opener, side and also drape air bags, anti-theft system, power sunroof and light control system.

All versions offer a positive trip, however the seven-passenger version is that in name only; the 3rd row of seats is cramped as well as appropriate mainly for smaller kids. Unless you're transporting 7 passengers on a regular basis, the five-passenger offers more freight room without folding down another row of seats.

The Crossbreed is today modern technology, with a horse power increase and far better gas economy compared to its gasoline-only double, but a $6,350 costs in base kind as well as $6,415 in Minimal trim will certainly take a while to repay at the gas pumps, despite having climbing fuel costs; get this set to save the earth, not necessarily your budget.