2008 Toyota Highlander,and Highlander hybrid launched - Team-BHP

rahul_intlad · 8th February 2007, 19:54

Loosely based on the current Camry platform, the Highlander is four inches longer, three inches wider, and rides on a three inch longer wheelbase than the previous generation

Second row occupants will find more legroom and adjustable captain’s chairs that recline and offer 4.7 inches of fore/aft travel. For those who want a second-row bench, the Highlander hides a center seat in a compartment between the front seats that provides room for three.

The sole powertrain in the ‘08 Highlander is a 270-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 mated to a five-speed automatic (the 155-horsepower four-cylinder model is dead). While the 3.5-liter has 55 more horses than the previous Highlander’s optional 3.3-liter V-6, the dimensional increases add a claimed 500 pounds to the new Highlander’s curb weight

Exterior styling is in the current Toyota SUV idiom—that is, it looks like a bloated RAV4. Toyota calls it “intelligence over toughness”

Source:
2008 Toyota Highlander - Auto Shows - Car and Driver February 2007

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Toyota Announces New 2008 Highlander Hybrid

Sadly, the powertrain for the 2008 Highlander Hybrid is a carryover from the previous model.

karan561 · 8th February 2007, 21:12

looks good ....
any chances of it to come to INDIA > ?
and by the way where is the FORTUNER ? It was suppose to be launched like a year and a half back .
the last news i heard about the fortuner was that it was delayed because of INNOVAS production .....

theMAG · 8th February 2007, 22:06

karan-bhai,

What Fortuner? Which Fortuner? Oh, THAT Fortuner. That Fortuner which wont come to India in any near future, according to its unofficial dubious source: Toyota India.

Expect only "Mummy, Daddy, Tommy da kutta aur meri BIG small car" with "the most fuel efficient small engine" and butterflies all around. Narrated by an annoying lady's voice disguised as a kid's. The fuel efficiency's good, of course, me being a tree-hugger

karan561 · 8th February 2007, 23:48

LoLz ....
sry i asked ....

iraghava · 9th February 2007, 00:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

Expect only "Mummy, Daddy, Tommy da kutta aur meri BIG small car"

Even Tommy has a dog? Now this is some family where the pet dog has his own dog

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

The fuel efficiency's good, of course, me being a tree-hugger

Well we're planning a campaign of stoning tree-huggers at the Speedrun meet, good thing you've run away & are not coming!!

Mpower · 9th February 2007, 01:01

Thank goodness its been refreshed. The old one looked horribly outdated by todays standards.

theMAG · 9th February 2007, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Even Tommy has a dog? Now this is some family where the pet dog has his own dog

Ragman, India's becoming rich. My own dog has his personal assistant currently with whom I gotta take an appointment to pet my original dog.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Well we're planning a campaign of stoning tree-huggers at the Speedrun meet, good thing you've run away & are not coming!!

Thats what ya think. Just you wait. I gotta surprise for the Speedrun. Clue: Where will the cars speedily run if there are craters on the racetrack?
Oops, I think I divulged too much.

8th February 2007, 19:54	#1 (permalink)
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,563	2008 Toyota Highlander,and Highlander hybrid launched Loosely based on the current Camry platform, the Highlander is four inches longer, three inches wider, and rides on a three inch longer wheelbase than the previous generation Second row occupants will find more legroom and adjustable captain’s chairs that recline and offer 4.7 inches of fore/aft travel. For those who want a second-row bench, the Highlander hides a center seat in a compartment between the front seats that provides room for three. The sole powertrain in the ‘08 Highlander is a 270-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 mated to a five-speed automatic (the 155-horsepower four-cylinder model is dead). While the 3.5-liter has 55 more horses than the previous Highlander’s optional 3.3-liter V-6, the dimensional increases add a claimed 500 pounds to the new Highlander’s curb weight Exterior styling is in the current Toyota SUV idiom—that is, it looks like a bloated RAV4. Toyota calls it “intelligence over toughness” Source: 2008 Toyota Highlander - Auto Shows - Car and Driver February 2007 ******************************************** Toyota Announces New 2008 Highlander Hybrid Sadly, the powertrain for the 2008 Highlander Hybrid is a carryover from the previous model.

8th February 2007, 22:06	#3 (permalink)
theMAG Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 4,574 View My Garage	karan-bhai, What Fortuner? Which Fortuner? Oh, THAT Fortuner. That Fortuner which wont come to India in any near future, according to its unofficial dubious source: Toyota India. Expect only "Mummy, Daddy, Tommy da kutta aur meri BIG small car" with "the most fuel efficient small engine" and butterflies all around. Narrated by an annoying lady's voice disguised as a kid's. The fuel efficiency's good, of course, me being a tree-hugger __________________ If I hold a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

9th February 2007, 01:01	#6 (permalink)
Mpower Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 5,324 View My Garage	Thank goodness its been refreshed. The old one looked horribly outdated by todays standards. __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

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karan561 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 424 View My Garage	looks good .... any chances of it to come to INDIA > ? and by the way where is the FORTUNER ? It was suppose to be launched like a year and a half back . the last news i heard about the fortuner was that it was delayed because of INNOVAS production .....

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karan561 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 424 View My Garage	LoLz .... sry i asked ....