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2008 Toyota Highlander Features Review

November 5, 2008

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

easy-to-read gauges and high-mounted audio and climate controls
ConsumerGuide

user-friendly cabin design
Edmunds

third-row bench seat...for full-sized adults
MyRide.com

Reviewers agree: The 2008 Toyota Highlander has all the options (and maybe a few more) that almost anyone can ask for.

Edmunds says in the Highlander, Toyota offers "three trim levels -- base, Sport and Limited" that come with an array of standard features that would make a mother proud. The base version has “17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, a fold-flat third-row seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, air-conditioning, a CD stereo with an auxiliary input jack and full power accessories.” Sport versions get a CD changer and a rearview camera, along with better seat fabric. And the Limited gets leather, a power driver seat, and wood grain trim.

Cars.com says options are extensive in this Toyota; 2008 versions can include a “navigation system, JBL premium audio, a backseat DVD player, a moonroof, a power tailgate and heated front seats.” The third-row seat can also be deleted to save $740, they note.

ConsumerGuide says that in the Highlander, Toyota molds in "top-notch small item storage includes 10 cupholders and 4 bottle holders, not to mention assorted map pockets and other convenient nooks and crannies."

Conclusion

The 2008 Toyota Highlander offers a myriad of features and a user-friendly cabin.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:easy-to-read gauges and high-mounted audio and climate controlsConsumerGuideuser-friendly cabin designEdmundsthird-row bench seat...for full-sized adultsMyRide.com Reviewers agree: The 2008 Toyota Highlander has all the options (and maybe a few more) that almost anyone can ask for. Edmunds says in the Highlander, Toyota offers "three trim levels -- base, Sport and Limited" that come with an array of standard features that would make a mother proud. The base version has “17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, a fold-flat third-row seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, air-conditioning, a CD stereo with an auxiliary input jack and full power accessories.” Sport versions get a CD changer and a rearview camera, along with better seat fabric. And the Limited gets leather, a power driver seat, and wood grain trim. Cars.com says options are extensive in this Toyota; 2008 versions can include a “navigation system, JBL premium audio, a backseat DVD player, a moonroof, a power tailgate and heated front seats.” The third-row seat can also be deleted to save $740, they note. ConsumerGuide says that in the Highlander, Toyota molds in "top-notch small item storage includes 10 cupholders and 4 bottle holders, not to mention assorted map pockets and other convenient nooks and crannies." ConclusionThe 2008 Toyota Highlander offers a myriad of features and a user-friendly cabin. 2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "new SUV is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor" MyRide.com: "the Highlander Limited is the headturner of the bunch" Popular Mechanics: “resembling a minivan” You're looking at the second-generation 2008 Toyota ...

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Other Choices:

The 2008 Toyota Highlander competes against other mid-size SUVs and crossovers, and depending on how the vehicles are categorized, there are dozens of vehicles in this class, ranging from the humble Hyundai Sante Fe (around $30,000) to the blue-blood Audi Q7 and BMW X5 (each over $55,000). Within this mix are larger and smaller vehicles offering different combinations of equipment. If you need room for more than four adults, consider the Chevrolet Traverse or Taurus X. The new-for-2009 Honda Pilot is dynamically refreshing, and it offers seating for eight. If you won't need room for seven, consider the Ford Edge or even Toyota's own RAV4. Lastly, if you're unlikely to ever venture off road, consider the Mazda CX-9, one of TheCarConnection.com's favorite crossovers.

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