Am I the Highlander type?
Here's how you can tell: Are you looking for a vehicle that holds not just passengers, but also your attention? One that appeals to all your senses, and not just your common sense? Then Toyota Highlander is for you. With seating for up to seven, a versatile 95.4 cubic feet of cargo room1 and remarkable fuel economy, Highlander does provide all the practical things a family needs. But it also offers sculpted sheet metal, a sophisticated interior, an available 270-hp V6 engine and a long list of standard creature comforts. Admit it -- those are the sorts of extras you were hoping to have. Maybe you can't always get what you want. But this sure looks like an exception.
The 2011 Toyota Highlander. Moving Forward.
1Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. | |  Every time you start off on a journey, whether it's a quiet weekend away or a quick trip around town, rest assured -- we're with you every step of the way. For more than 50 years, Toyota engineering has created more than just durable vehicles. It's created enduring memories.
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Limited shown in Classic Silver Metallic with available accessory roof rail cross bars. |
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| Is there more than one Highlander?
Yes -- Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, each with its own distinct styling. But the choices don't stop there. Highlander is also available with either 2- or 4-Wheel Drive, and a 4- or 6-cylinder engine. There's only a single Highlander philosophy, however. Not that you'll mind -- practicality seldom looks this good. 
SE shown in Nautical Blue Metallic with available accessory roof rail cross bars. Hybrid Limited shown in Predawn Gray Mica. |
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Availability and accuracy of the information provided by the navigation system or any XM services mentioned (if installed) are dependent upon many factors. Use common sense when relying on information provided. Services not available in every city or roadway. Periodic navigation updates available at additional cost. See your Navigation System Owner's Manual or contact XM for details.
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| | | Can it make my drive more enjoyable?
Absolutely. Toyota knows you're going to spend a lot of time behind the wheel, so we had our engineers do the same. They logged countless hours in the Highlander, and the result is a remarkable driving experience. Every facet of the vehicle has been refined, from the technology at the driver's fingertips to the entertainment options available to second- and third-row passengers. It truly seems like our engineers thought of everything... except a compelling reason to get out.
|  | | A great deal of attention was paid to the size, shape and placement of buttons, knobs and switches, making Highlander's controls easy to find and use. Highlander Limited's and Hybrid Limited's Smart Key System1 with Push Button Start is a case in point. The available backup camera2 also makes life a little easier, displaying what it sees behind you on the available dash-mounted Multi-Information Display or available navigation screen3. |  | |  |  | | Passengers can enjoy themselves by watching movies or playing games on the available rear-seat DVD entertainment system4, with its 9-in. display. Better yet, they can listen on wireless head-phones5. Not that they're the only ones who get to relax. On Highlander Limited and Hybrid Limited models, the driver can extend the cushion on the perforated leather-trimmed driver's seat with the push of a button. Nothing like a little extra thigh support to help you be more comfortable. And, in turn, more focused. | | Highlander now comes standard with a 50/50 split third-row seat. It's a great help in a number of situations, such as when you want to carry six people plus some long and unwieldy cargo. Also available is easy-clean fabric on all three rows of seats. | |  | |
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1The Smart Key System may interfere with some pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators. If you have one of these medical devices, please talk to your doctor to see if you should deactivate this system. 2The backup camera does not provide a comprehensive view of the rear area of the vehicle. You should also look around outside your vehicle and use your mirrors to confirm rearward clearance. Cold weather will limit effectiveness and view may become cloudy. 3The backup camera does not provide a comprehensive view of the rear area of the vehicle. You should also look around outside your vehicle and use your mirrors to confirm rearward clearance. Cold weather will limit effectiveness and view may become cloudy. Availability and accuracy of the information provided by the navigation system or any XM services mentioned (if installed) are dependent upon many factors. Use common sense when relying on information provided. Services not available in every city or roadway. Periodic navigation updates available at additional cost. See your Navigation System Owner's Manual or contact XM for details. 4Available on Highlander Limited, Hybrid and Hybrid Limited models only. 5Headphones are for passenger use only. Do not use while operating vehicle.
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| How versatile is Highlander?
It can seat one, or as many as seven. It can carry anything from a few grocery bags to 95.4 cubic feet of cargo1. All sorts of bulky items fit inside easily, since you can fold both the second- and third-row seats flat from the rear cargo area. And thanks to stadium seating, each row of seats sits higher than the row in front of it, enhancing the sense of space for those in back. Really, when you think about it, it's not just the seats that have
been elevated. It's the whole concept of versatility.
1Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Three-zone automatic climate control
With Highlander Limited's and Hybrid Limited's three-zone automatic climate control system with air filter, nobody has to be too hot or too cold. It offers dual zone climate control in the front, a separate second-row control panel, and rear vents for the second- and third-row seats, so you can really optimize the temperatures inside the cabin. Center Stow system
This innovative feature adds to Highlander's incredible versatility. Beneath the center console, there's a Center Stow seat that you can pull out, lock in place between the second-row captain's chairs and fold open. Remove it, and you've made a walk-through to the third row. Or replace it with the Center Stow console to hold drinks and smaller items. 
LONGEVITY FACT:
Unlike a conventional hydraulic power steering system, Highlander's Electric Power Steering does not require a vane pump, pulley or power steering fluid. So there's less to maintain over time. |
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With Highlander's available power liftgate, there are now two ways to get to all that space in the back of the vehicle. Got small items to load? You can open just the lift-up glass hatch. Got some buy-in-bulk purchases? You can open the whole liftgate. Open either without inserting a key. Want to make eye contact with those in the second- and third row seats? Above the rearview mirror, there's a conversation mirror that comes standard on all Highlander models. It doubles as a handy storage compartment for sunglasses.
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SEATING FOR UP TO SEVEN
It's made possible by Highlander's third-row seat. And comfort doesn't have to take a backseat to capacity. The second-row seat reclines and slides backward, and features armrests on the outboard seats. Plus it folds and slides forward to make access to the third row that much easier.
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CARGO CAPACITY
Available second-row-seat one-touch fold-flat levers make it easy to configure Highlander for cargo-carrying duty. Open the liftgate, pull the levers located in the cargo area, and the second row seat folds flat on its own.
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SEATING ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDE:
7-passenger with second-row Center Stow seat
6-passenger with second-row captain's chairs and Center Stow console
6-passenger with second-row captain's chairs and walk-through
5-passenger with third-row seat folded
2-passenger with second- and third-row seats folded
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| How well does Highlander perform?
Impressive engineering is something you come to expect with Highlander. But you'll notice it most when you're on freeway on-ramps and when you're at the gas station. That's because Highlander uses an extraordinary technology known as Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) to provide the ideal combination of power, efficiency and reduced emissions. Now, that's the kind of performance you can appreciate even when you're not on the road. |
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| 2.7-liter 4-cylinder
Highlander's fuel-efficient 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine uses Dual VVT-i to help make the most of its 187 hp and 186 lb.-ft. of torque, giving you responsive power. Coupled with a 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i), this engine allows Highlander to get an EPA-estimated 25 highway mpg rating*.
3.5-liter V6
An available 24-valve V6 engine uses a Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) and Dual VVT-i to deliver 270 hp and 248 lb.-ft. of torque with an EPA-estimated 24 highway mpg rating**. Yet Highlander still manages to achieve an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV-II) rating. | |  | |
| *2011 EPA-estimated mileage for Highlander 4-cylinder 2WD models. Actual mileage will vary.
**2011 EPA-estimated mileage for Highlander V6 2WD models. Actual mileage will vary. |
