2009 Toyota Highlander

$25,705 - $34,520Starting MSRP

Model Highlights

Fuel Economy

19 MPG Comb.

Transmission

Automatic

Body Type

SUV

Seatings

7 Seats

Overview

Toyota's 2009 Highlander is available in base, Sport and Limited models. A 2.7L 187-horsepower 4-cylinder is now standard on the base model, but a 3.5L V6 engine making 270 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque is optional on the base model and standard on the Sport and Limited. There's also a Highlander Hybrid model, offered in base or Limited trims, that pairs a 3.3L V6 engine with an electric motor and generator system to make 270 horsepower together. The Hybrid now has an EV mode, for driving short distances at low speed on electric power only, and there's also an ECON mode that limits acceleration to conserve energy. The new 4-cylinder model is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while V6 versions get a 5-speed automatic. The base model comes only in 2-wheel drive when equipped with the 4-cylinder, while V6 models are...

What’s new in the 2009 model?

Following a major redesign in 2008, the 2009 Highlander sees few changes. A new base-level 2-wheel-drive 4-cylinder model joins the lineup, featuri...

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Specs

EPA Classification: 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Engine Order Code:

Engine Type: Gas V6

Displacement: 3.5L/- TBD -

Fuel System: EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 270 @ 6200

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 248 @ 4700

Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code:

Trans Type: 5

Trans Description Cont.: Automatic

Trans Description Cont. Again:

First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.24

Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.36

Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.52

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.05

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.76

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.38

Clutch Size (in):

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.48

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: - TBD -

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low: - TBD -

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 19

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 23

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 9.9

Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4321

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200

Suspension Type - Front: Independent

Suspension Type - Rear: Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.02

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.55

Brake Type: Pwr

Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.9 x - TBD -

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.2 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

Front Tire Order Code:

Rear Tire Order Code:

Spare Tire Order Code:

Front Tire Size: P245/55R19

Rear Tire Size: P245/55R19

Spare Tire Size: P245/55R19

Front Wheel Size (in): 19 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size (in): 19 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in): 19 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material: Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material: Aluminum

Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 17.1

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 38.7

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 19.2

Wheelbase (in): 109.8

Length, Overall (in): 188.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 75.2

Height, Overall (in): 69.3

Track Width, Front (in): 64.0

Track Width, Rear (in): 64.2

Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.1

Rear Door Opening Height (in): - TBD -

Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -

Liftover Height (in): - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): - TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in): - TBD -

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): - TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 95.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 42.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³): 10.3

Passenger Capacity: 7

Passenger Volume (ft³): 145.7

Front Head Room (in): 39.7

Front Leg Room (in): 43.2

Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.7

Front Hip Room (in): 56.7

Second Head Room (in): 40.1

Second Leg Room (in): 38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in): 59.5

Second Hip Room (in): 56.5

Third Head Room (in): 36.3

Third Leg Room (in): 29.9

Third Shoulder Room (in): 55.0

Third Hip Room (in): 42.3

Vehicle Name: Toyota Highlander

Body Style: 4 Door

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5

Pricing

This model has 21 different trims.

MSRP

$34,520

Invoice

$31,067

Description

3.5L/- TBD -, 270 @ 6200, Automatic

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Fuel Economy

This model has 21 different trims.

City

17 MPG

Hwy

23 MPG

Combined

19 MPG

Description

3.5L/- TBD -, 270 @ 6200, Automatic

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