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2004 Toyota Highlander Review
More seats, more power to haul more people, more stuff.
2004 Highlander Review Summary & Specifications
Toyota Highlander is an excellent choice as a no-hassle wagon. Its ease of operation and convenience features make it eminently easy to live with. Highlander carries four people in comfort, hauls a lot of stuff, and will roll through any storm. Toyota's reputation for quality, durability and reliability should mean trouble-free ownership and a strong resale value. Highlander provides what most people want from a modern, on-road sport-utility.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Toyota Highlander 2WD ($24,080); 4WD ($25,480); 2WD V6 ($25,140); 4WD V6 ($27,390); Limited 2WD ($29,980); Limited 4WD ($31,380) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.3-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic with Snow Mode |
| Engines (optional) | 160-hp 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4; 230-hp, 3.3-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic w/Snow Mode, 5-speed automatic w/Snow Mode |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front multi-stage airbags, front seatbelts w/pre-tensioners and force limiters, ABS, EBD, brake assist, traction control, VSC skid control, tire pressure monitor, LATCH child-seat anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact and side-curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Kyushu, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-GO-TOYOTA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 24080 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Highlander Limited AWD ($31,380) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic climate control with rear-seat heater, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Vehicle Skid Control and traction control, digital clock, mini overhead console, HomeLink transmitter, cruise control, electric rear window defroster, power windows, power door locks remote keyless entry and rear child-safety locks, remote fuel-filler release, dual heated power outside mirrors, auto-dimming inside mirror with electronic compass, anti-theft system with engine immobilizer, JBL AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo with eight speakers, retained accessory power, dual sun visors with illuminated mirrors and sliding, extensions, eight-way power driver's seat, four-way power passenger's seat, sliding and reclining second-row bench seat, fold-flat third-row bench seat, rear privacy glass, tilt steering wheel with leather cover, fog lights, cargo tonneau cover, roof rack, 17-inch aluminum wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | side-impact and side-curtain airbags ($650) |
| Destination Charge | 540 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 32570 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 230 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 242 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/24 |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 184.6/71.9/68.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/55.1/40.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/54.9/36.4 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 32.3/39.8/30.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 80.6 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 2500 |
| Front Suspension | independent MacPherson strut with L-shaped lower arm and anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent dual-link Chapman struts and anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 |
| Curb Weight | 3935 |
| Stock Tires | P225/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.1 |
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