2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications

4WD 4-Door V6 Base
MSRP based on 4WD 4-Door V6 Base
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 17 mpg City/23 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.5L
EPA Class 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name 4WD 4dr V6 Base (SE)
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 7
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 5-speed ECT-i automatic transmission

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4178
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 43.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 59.5
Third Hip Room (in) 42.3
Passenger Volume (ft³) 145.7
Second Head Room (in) 40.1
Third Leg Room (in) 29.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.7
Second Hip Room (in) 56.5
Front Head Room (in) 39.7
Second Leg Room (in) 38.3
Third Shoulder Room (in) 55.0
Passenger Capacity 7
Front Hip Room (in) 56.7
Third Head Room (in) 36.3
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 68.1
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Length, Overall (in) 188.4
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.1
Track Width, Front (in) 64.0
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 75.2
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 109.8
Track Width, Rear (in) 64.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) 10.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 95.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 42.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) - TBD -

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 19.2
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 23
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 19

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 270 @ 6200
Displacement 3.5L/- TBD -
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 248 @ 4700
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.05
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.48
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.36
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.38
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.76
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High - TBD -
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.52
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.24
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low - TBD -
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.9 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.2 x - TBD -
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.1
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size P245/65R17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P245/65R17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P245/65R17
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.02
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.55
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
Electronic Brake-force distribution (EBD)
Traction control (TRAC)
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) w/cutoff switch
Front & rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
Side-impact door beams
Driver & front passenger advanced airbag system w/occupant...
Driver & front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags
3-row roll-sensing side curtain airbags
Drivers knee airbag
3-point shoulder belts in all seating positions -inc: drivers...
Front seatbelt pretensioners w/force limiters, adjustable belt...
Child restraint system (CRS) top tether anchors for all rear...
ISO-FIX child restraint system (CRS) anchors for outboard...
Child protector rear door locks
Direct tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Energy-dissipating interior trim
Collapsible steering column

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 9.9
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
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