2009 Toyota Highlander Overview
Likes:
- Quiet ride
- Clever second-row seat
- Torquey, smooth V-6
- Economical four-cylinder alternative
- "Light" off-road capabilities
Dislikes:
- Numb steering feel
- Too-soft suspension
- Cramped third-row seat
- Hesitant transmission
Bottom Line
The experts at TheCarConnection.com read the latest road tests to write this comprehensive review of the 2009 Toyota Highlander. Experts from TheCarConnection.com have also driven the Toyota Highlander, along with all the other popular family utility vehicles, to offer ...
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The 2009 Toyota Highlander is virtually indistinguishable from last year's model, which was the first year of the second-generation Toyota Highlander. Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com prove that the design is a bit uninspiring, but like most Toyota models, it certainly won't...
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2009 Toyota Highlander Gets 2.7-Liter Four, 20/27 EPA Ratings
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2009 Toyota Highlander Adds Four-Cylinder
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Other Choices:
The 2009 Toyota Highlander competes in the heart of the SUV market, against mid-size offerings that range from more traditional off-road-ready ones to those that are essentially just tall-roofed wagons. If passenger space is a priority, you might want to consider the Chevrolet Traverse or Taurus X. The new-for-2009 Honda Pilot is dynamically refreshing, and it offers seating for eight. If you don'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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By stuart lanson | Posted: Jun 13th 2009, 07:53:40 AM
I just took a 1000 mile drive in my new 2009 Highlander 4 cyliner from Arizona to Kansas and cannot believe how happy I am with this car. I was skeptical at first that there would be enough power to climb mountain roads, run my AC and allow me to pass cars. Well, it does all that and without much problem. I am passing cars at 80-90 mph without difficulty. The six speed transmission is meshed with this 4 cylinder engine perfectly as I am not aware of the changing gears as we climb mountain roads. Gas mileage is better than the advertised 27 on the highway. I checked it three times at 30, 28, and 28.2 mpg driving average speed of 70mph. Never used cruise as it is in the breakin period. I have a Tahoe I am selling which always shimmed at high speed and waved a bit as we passed semis. This car is like an arrow on the highway, smooth, quiet, and effortless. Really a dream to drive even passing semis.The negatives are no compass or thermometer in the mirror with the base model. No bells and whistles which are not really needed, and usually break with time requiring expensive maintenance. Will upgrade the mirror. Got the satellite radio installed and love listening to music anywhere. Over all grade A. Great choice compared to the hybrid or the standard V6 since it will never go off road and front wheel drive is just fine. Besides it has a snow selector for preventing wheel spin on slippery pavement and traction control as well. Tahoe had leather seats, this has cloth. Less hot in the Arizona sun but you cannot slide in the seat. Seats are comfortable but use manual adjustments which work fine.
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