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#6 of 38 Re: '09 Highlander will have 4 cylinder option [qs933] by luck11 Sep 22, 2008 (5:56 am)
Replying to: qs933 (Sep 21, 2008 1:23 am) My focus was on the Highlander (the subject of this topic), and frankly, I was shocked that a brand that I had always regarded as producing top quality products, had received less than optimal marks for safety.   I really do like the Highlander, but will forego purchasing one with less top marks for safety. Perhaps the 09 will rate better...I certainly hope they have made improvements to rectify the front collision rating.   They are scheduled to arrive in dealerships here in Canada by end of Sept. Anyone know how quickly the NHSTA and IIHS test new model years after they are introduced?   Also interesting to see price of the new Highlanders increasing marginally when most other manufacturers are decreasing their prices due to the rise in the Cdn dollar. This may be a function of the Highlanders coming from Japan....not sure.   I have been a Subaru Outback owner for 8 yrs, so I was naturally drawn to the Tribeca, but given they have left out the telescoping steering and force us to get 3 rows (when the 3rd row is absolutely useless), I have been turned off.   The Highlander still ranks top on my short list along with the Veracruz, but will have to evaluate the two when all the 09 info is available, including safety ratings.   Cheers.
#7 of 38 by luck11 Sep 22, 2008 (8:57 am)
Oh, BTW if you're interested in the '09, some info now available on Toyota Canada's site, although, I suspect models and options will differ from the US.   http://www.toyota.ca/cgi-bin/WebObjects/WWW.woa/1/wo/Home.Vehicles.Highlander4-d- lZBtRbhbVh5JDcDcjPxo0/3.7?fmg%2fhighlander%2fintro.html
#8 of 38 by luck11 Sep 23, 2008 (12:11 pm)
Hmm....still no 50/50 folding 3rd seat.
#9 of 38 by notsofast3 Oct 05, 2008 (5:30 pm)
how 'bout it. A split 3rd seat would be nice. I am also noticing that Auto Trader has a lot more used 2008 Highlanders available and now that it is October, Toyota is starting its 13th month on the 2008 platform so the 2009 has to coming real soon. Replies to this message: h_dang78 (Oct 08, 2008 8:30 pm)
#10 of 38 Re: [notsofast3] by h_dang78 Oct 08, 2008 (8:30 pm)
Replying to: notsofast3 (Oct 05, 2008 5:30 pm) some dealer already have 2009 highlander. Most of the highlander on autotrader are from rental car companies...i think they dump it to the market because of gas prices and no1 really want to rent SUV
#11 of 38 Sport Pricing? by ricko4 Oct 13, 2008 (7:03 pm)
Building my own 2009 Sport 4x2 Highlander on the Toyota site results in a mandatory Option A package priced at $6765 and loaded with useless items. The total price is $37510. 2008 Sports had more reasonable option packages. Anyone else notice this? Replies to this message: wwest (Oct 14, 2008 8:19 am)
#12 of 38 Re: Sport Pricing? [ricko4] by wwest Oct 14, 2008 (8:19 am)
Replying to: ricko4 (Oct 13, 2008 7:03 pm) First, try a different zip code, say 38111, in the build your own. By all means DO NOT USE 980XX.   Or even a New Orleans zip where money is REALLY tight and dealers are more likely to be HUNGRY.   Or even better yet contact a dealer directly via email for a quote based on the configuration you actually want.
#13 of 38 start at $26,450 by steve_ HOST Dec 06, 2008 (12:28 pm)
"Toyota's Highlander four-cylinder is for the budget-minded who know darn well fuel prices are bound to rise before too long."   Toyota Announces Pricing on More Fuel-Efficient 2009 Highlander With Four-Cylinder Engine   Replies to this message: wwest (Dec 06, 2008 5:47 pm) steve_ (Dec 06, 2008 6:39 pm)
#14 of 38 Re: start at $26,450 [steve_] by wwest Dec 06, 2008 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Dec 06, 2008 12:28 pm) Sure, first make it bigger and heavier...   And THEN add a 4 cylinder...   And I thought only GM or Ford to be THAT stupid. Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 06, 2008 6:39 pm)
#15 of 38 Re: start at $26,450 [wwest] by steve_ HOST Dec 06, 2008 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: wwest (Dec 06, 2008 5:47 pm) lol ... but...   Comparing my minivan to the 4 cylinder:   Quest (FWD with a V6) Weight 3830 pounds Horsepower: 170 hp Max Horsepower: 4800 rpm Torque: 200 ft-lbs. MPG 15 mpg / 23 mpg   Highlander (FWD with the 4 cylinder) Weight - don't know, but the base FWD V6 weighs 3979 lbs. Horsepower: 187 hp Torque: 186 ft-lbs. at 4,100 rpm MPG 20 /27 (18/24 for the V6)   Shave 200 pounds off the 4 cylinder and it may be as peppy as my minivan, which feels nice and torquey off the line at the stop light. (My real world city MPG is closer to 19 fwiw).

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