Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The Toyota Highlander for 2008
Frequently you will find that buyers of the Toyota Highlander are very excited about their new truck. The Highlander has held a place among the top of the Highlander line of truck for a long time. It is an important automobile, and the 2008 model is no different in that respect. The Toyota Highlander comes under the heading of sport utility models that are suitable for families.
Performance
The Highlander Hybrid Limited is equipped with a Toyota 3.3 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Toyota.
Fuel is handled for the Highlander is a SFI design, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The ELECTRIC/GAS is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Highlander has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Highlander Hybrid Limited Statistics
The Highlander is 188.40 inches long, 75.20 inches wide, and 69.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 109.80 inches. It is able to seat 7 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $31,400, with an invoice cost of $27,946. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
The standard warranty period for the Highlander is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.
Fuel Efficiency
The Highlander Hybrid Limited received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a electric/gas-powered hybrid truck, this was subpar.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Toyota, specifically a Highlander.