2009 4-cylinder Toyota Highlander to be launched

Toyota will launch its 2009 Toyota Highlander SUV in January 2009. The base 2008 Toyota Highlander two-wheel drive model is priced at $28, 185. The four-cylinder Toyota Highlander is likely to be priced in the range of $24,00 – 26,000.

The 2009 Toyota Highlander SUV promises to offer an all-new, powerful yet fuel-efficient 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine.

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Equipped and powered by a new 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, the 2009 Toyota Highlander will boast of 187 horsepower at 5,800 RPM and 186 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,100 RPM on regular 87 octane fuel. The 2009 Toyota Highlander will come with a dual exhaust manifold that will help achieve exceptional low-end torque and maximize its power output, the review added.

The new four-cylinder incorporated in the 2009 Toyota Highlander is expected to improve fuel efficiency to 18 mpg in city driving and 24 mpg on the highway.

Besides, the new four-cylinder engine will be coupled with an all-new six-speed electronically-controlled automatic overdrive transmission with intelligence. Promising to deliver a quiet and smooth performance, the new engine will come standard on the 2009 Toyota Highlander grade two-wheel-drive model.

The 2009 Toyota Highlander is available in two and full-time four-wheel drive and sports the highly commendable V6 gas engines.

The other 2009 Toyota Highlander features will include an eight-way power driver’s seat, manual rear air conditioning, and an AM/FM/six-disc CD Changer with satellite radio capability, MP3/WMA capability and six speakers.

The 2009 Toyota Highlander SUV offers good driver and passenger comfort, equipped with innovative flexible seating functions. The 2009 Toyota Highlander SUV comes with seven airbags  and high safety standards.