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2006 toyota Highlander Reviews

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2006 Toyota Highlander Reviews: For 2006, the Highlander bulks up: the 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine is gone, and all models make use of a 3.3-litre V6 that is enhanced with 3 electric motors in the Highlander Hybrid. All designs are now all-wheel-drive; the front-wheel-drive version available in 2005 is stopped. Both models currently have five- or seven-passenger seating; furthermore, the conventional Highlander gets 16-inch alloy wheels with a full-size spare, wheel locks as well as fog lights, while the Hybrid gets 17-inch wheels, chrome accented front grille, brand-new front bumper, rear LED taillights as well as chrome certificate plate trim.


2006 Toyota Highlander Reviews


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

The Highlander is a "complete crossbreed", implying that it can operate in gasoline or electrical settings, as well as a mix of both. Under regular problems, the Hybrid operates in front-wheel-drive setting, and also automatically switches over to 4WD when added traction is required. The Harmony Drive powertrain powers the front wheels, while an electric motor drives the back ones.

Attributes on the gasoline-only Highlander consist of CD/cassette gamer with six speakers, a/c, cloth seats, 60/40 split back bench, power locks with keyless entrance, power home windows, floor mats, freight cover, cruise ship control, 16-inch alloy wheels, personal privacy glass, heated mirrors, variable intermittent wipers, and also fog lamps. The seven-passenger design includes a third-row bench seat with fold-down seatback. Readily available choices are a Natural leather Package, and also a Restricted Bundle that adds a long checklist of attributes, including natural leather interior, 17-inch wheels, side and also drape airbags and power sunroof.

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

The seven-passenger Crossbreed comes only in Limited trim, and includes upgraded CD/cassette with eight speakers and wheel-mounted controls, automated climate control, complementary back heater, heated leather seats, outside temperature scale, leather-wrapped wheel, incorporated garage door opener, side and also drape air bags, anti-theft system, power sunroof and light control system.

All versions use a positive flight, yet the seven-passenger version is that in name only; the 3rd row of seats is confined as well as ideal mostly for smaller sized youngsters. Unless you're carrying seven travelers often, the five-passenger offers a lot more freight space without folding down one more row of seats.

The Hybrid is up-to-the-minute innovation, with a horsepower increase and also better fuel economic situation compared to its gasoline-only twin, but a $6,350 costs in base type and $6,415 in Limited trim will take a while to pay back at the gas pumps, despite having rising gas costs; acquire this one to save the planet, not necessarily your pocketbook.