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Waiting for the Highlander: The Most Up-to-date and Most Assuredly the Coolest from Toyota.

By: Adam Wolfe

A lot of Toyota fans and motorists have been watchful for any buzz regarding the Toyota Highlander since this brand new car from the Japanese huge car producer has unmasked it and Highlander middle-sized sport utility vehicle last February.


So, what is so special about this mid-sized SUV? might be on every driver's mind. On the word of automotive operations and TMS senior vice president, Don Osmond, this car model, anchors one of the industry’s only three-vehicle, mid- sized SUV line ups along with the 4Runner and the FJ Cruiser. He also noted that the Highlander which is now better and especially roomier than the preceding release, is a significant element in the industry’s only three vehicle hybrid strategy. Though it boasts of additional power, the innovative model has not changed its fuel efficiency. Described as a near perfect execution of the most up-to-date in auto parts engineering, this car will be more silent, sharper, resulting to improved adaptability and ride comfort.

In todays industry where safety is a much mulled over feature, this vehicle comes with the standard package of the latest safety auto parts and accessories. It comes with seven airbags, one of which is for the drivers knees. It is also equipped with roll- sensing curtain airbags for the passenger seats. Other features include traction control, brake assist, anti lock breaks, electronic brake force distribution and enhanced vehicle stability control. The car also is manufactured with electronic steering.

The Latest Look

Without losing the intelligent look, the all-new Highlander shows off strength in every angle. Looking all durable and powerful, this vehicle is accented with clean crisp lines a blend of which results in a forceful, vibrant and modern personality. The new Highlander rides on a chassis that is obtained from the current Camry and Avalon, but it is four inches longer and three inches wider. It totally boasts of being massive with an added inch of ground clearance and about three inches of added wheel base. A nineteen inch alloy wheel will also come on both Limited and Sport gas and hybrid models.

The dimension of the vehicle can be summarized below:

Overall Length: 188.4
Overall Width: 75.2
Overall Height: 69.3
Wheelbase: 109.8
Ground Clearance: Gas 8.1 / Hybrid 7.3
Seating Capacity: 5 or 7 passengers
Wheels: 17- or 19-inch wheels

The Most Modern in Vehicle Telematics

The outside of the Highlander is just a preview of why this SUV is a must own. What makes a huge difference is the interior which is not just designed to near perfection but, packed with the latest in vehicle telematics as well. Dimension is something this car has as one can see from its well-ventilated and open passenger compartment. The seating arrangement is also very flexible. The second row seats feature captain's chairs with arm rests that can be converted to a bench seat for three passengers when needed. A hidden compartment in the front seat includes a Center Stow seat that can seat extra when in use. The second row seats also slide about 4.7 inches back and front and can recline. The third row seats have foldable head rests for a flat rear cargo area that’s easily accessible via a rear glass hatch.

Not including the base models, all other models are supplied with a stand alone back-up camera with a multi- information screen, yet untied to a navigation system. Optional items also include power backdoor controlled with a key fob, a navigation system with an eight inch screen and a rear seat entertainment system with nine inch screens. Three- zone air conditioning is provided in the models as well as third row delete options, blue tooth speakers, leather seat trims with heating systems, JBL audio with six-disc changer player and a class leading 5000-lbs. maximum towing capacity.

Under the Hood: Unbridled Performance and Power

Cars for a large number of experts are made by what is under the hood. That is their heart and it is by what is under their hoods that they are distinguished from each other. In this aspect the Highlander remains uncompromising

On the outside, the vehicle is the first Toyota Division vehicle that features the new hood and fender system that is devised to crumple on impact with a pedestrian. Going inside the hood, the Highlander is a wower with its 3.5 liter V6 engine that delivers 270 horsepower. Aside from this, the new Toyota Highlander will highlight the manufacturer’s VDIM stability system. This system integrates full time four- wheel drive with intelligence, electronic brake and throttle control, and true electronically-controlled active steering.

For the hybrids, it has an advanced Hybrid Synergy Drive that is optimized for both power and economy. Driving on the city this vehicle has a fuel economy of 31 and 27 on the highway.

Aficionados and would be buyers need not be impatient for this coming dream car. Aside from being the best in its class, Toyota, like usual gives the best support when it comes to their modern models when it comes to aftermarket car parts and accessories. This being one of their well known points, the Highlander will have an arrayed support of auto parts and car parts that will take the knots of doubt from even the most picky buyer.

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Adam Wolfe howlsmcastle@hotmail.com www.autopartsplace.com Auto Parts Store offering Domestic and Import Car Parts

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