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2012 Toyota Highlander SUV

  • MSRP  $28,240

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What’s New for 2012:
  • The Highlander is a carryover model for 2012
    • Exterior Features
    The 2012 Toyota Highlander is a midsize crossover utility vehicle offered in six different trim levels. Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are standard,with larger wheels available on higher grades.

    Interior Features
    The 2012 Toyota Highlander offers seating for up to 7 passengers. Base models include standard cloth upholstery,air conditioning,rear privacy glass,split-folding seats in the second and third rows,and more. Higher trim levels are equipped with leather upholstery,power driver's seat,and other premium equipment.

    Optional Features
    Major options on the 2012 Toyota Highlander include a towing package,upgraded JBL audio system,navigation system,and a rear-seat DVD-based entertainment package.

    Under the Hood
    Toyota Highlander models are fitted with one of three engines. The standard is a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder rated at 187 horsepower. It is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The optional engine is a 3.5-liter V-6 rated at 270 horsepower mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive (2WD) is standard with 4-wheel drive (4WD) optional. The Highlander Hybrid features a 3.5-liter V-6 engine combined with a pair of electric motors for a total system output of 280 horsepower. A continuously variable automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive powertrain are standard on the hybrid model.

    Fuel Economy
    EPA fuel-economy figures for the 2012 Toyota Highlander are:
    • Toyota Highlander 2WD with 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine and automatic transmission: 20/25 mpg (city/highway)
    • Toyota Highlander 4WD with 3.5-liter V-6 engine and automatic transmission: 17/22 mpg (city/highway)
    • Toyota Highlander Hybrid with gasoline-electric powerplant: 28/28 mpg (city/highway)

    Safety
    Standard safety features of note on the 2012 Toyota Highlander include side air bags for driver and front passenger and curtain air bags for all rows of passengers. In government crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),the 2012 Toyota Highlander received an overall rating of 4 (out of 5) stars,as well as 4 stars for rollover,4 stars for frontal crash,and 5 stars for side crash protection. In tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS),the Highlander received a “Good” rating—the Institute’s highest—for frontal-offset and side-impact crashes. The Highlander also earned a ""Good"" rating in the Institute's roof strength tests.

Features

  • Air conditioning
  • Approach angle 29 deg
  • AM/FM radio
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Options

  • Black Roof Rails
  • Tonneau Cover Package
  • Engine Immobilizer
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Tech Specs

  • Engine displacement 2.7 L
  • Engine liters 2.7
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Fuel Economy

City MPG:
17.0
 
Hwy MPG:
22.0

Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.

Convenience Features
  • Air conditioning
  • Rear air conditioning
  • Speed control
  • Power windows
  • 1-touch down
  • 1-touch up
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Illuminated entry
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Front beverage holders
  • Rear beverage holders
  • Overhead console
  • Driver door bin
  • Passenger door bin
  • Rear door bins
Off-Road Capability
  • Approach angle 29 deg
  • Departure angle 24 deg
  • Ground clearance (min) 198mm (7.8")
Entertainment Features
  • AM/FM radio
  • CD player
  • MP3 decoder
  • Speakers 6
Warranty
  • Basic warranty 36 months/36,000miles
  • Powertrain warranty 60 months/60,000miles
  • Corrosion perforation warranty 60 months/ unlimited distance
  • Roadside assistance coverage 24 months/25,000miles
  • Maintenance warranty 24 months/25,000miles
Seats and Trim
  • Max seating capacity 7
  • Front seats bucket
  • Front center armrest
  • Rear seats bucket
  • Split folding rear seat
  • 3rd row seats bench
Body Exterior
  • Number of doors 4
  • Power door mirrors
  • Spoiler
  • Door mirrors body-color
  • Bumpers body-color
Safety and Security
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Brake assist
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Overhead airbag
  • Knee airbag
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Panic alarm
  • Electronic stability
  • Traction control
  • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
Suspension/Handling
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Power steering
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Alloy wheels
  • Front tires 245/65SR17.0
  • Rear tires 245/65SR17.0
  • Wheel size 17"
Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation
  • Fully automatic headlights
  • Delay-off headlights
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Rear window wiper
  • Rear window defroster
  • Front reading lights
  • Tachometer
  • Low tire pressure warning
Options
  • Black Roof Rails
  • Tonneau Cover Package
  • Engine Immobilizer
  • Integrated Fog Lamps
  • All Weather Floor Mats & Cargo Mat (6-Piece Set)
  • Paint Protection Film
  • Cargo Cross Bars
  • First Aid Kit (PPO)
  • Emergency Assistance Kit (PPO)
  • Rear Seat Entertainment
  • Ashtray Cup
  • Auxiliary Cable & iPod/USB Adaptor
  • Southeast Region Admin Fee
  • BLU Logic Hands Free System
  • Bluetooth Handsfree (Fleet)
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  • Body Side Moldings
  • Rear Bumper Protector
  • Bluetooth Hands Free Phone System
  • Cargo Spider Net
  • Convenience Package
  • Cross Bars (Regional)
  • Cold Weather Package
  • Electrochromic Mirror w/Compass
  • Carpet Floor Mats & Carpet Cargo Mat (5-pc Set)
  • Door Edge Guards
  • Tow Receiver Hitch
  • Drop Hitch Receiver
  • Woodgrain Dash & Trim
  • Woodgrain Dash & Trim w/Navigation
  • Exhaust Tip (PPO)
  • 10" Overhead DVD System
  • 8.5" Overhead DVD Entertainment System
  • Dual Headrest DVD System
  • Radio: AM/FM/CD w/6 Speakers
  • Heated Outside Mirrors
  • Easy Clean Fabric Seat Trim
  • High Fabric Seat Material
  • 50 State Emissions
  • Fleet Final Order Date: 04/10/12
  • Southeast Toyota Distributor
  • Southeast Toyota Distributor Plus
  • Rear Lift-Up Glass Hatch
  • Cargo Net (PPO)
  • Destination Surcharge: Gulf States
  • Hood Protector
  • Interior Lights
  • Leather Faced Seats
  • Leather Faced Seats (LANL9)
  • Leather Faced Heated Seats
  • Leather Faced Heated Seats (LHNH9)
  • Factory Wheel Locks
  • Rearview Mirror Camera System
  • 3.5" Multi-Information Display (MID)
  • Mudguards
  • Splashguards
  • Body Side Molding (Regional)
  • Auto Dimming Mirror (PPO)
  • Initial Order Date: 08/01/2011
  • Monotone Paint Application
  • Special Color - Blizzard Pearl
  • Cargo Net
  • Spider Cargo Net
  • 8-Way Power Driver Seat
  • Ting My Auto/Theft Deterrent Tracking System
  • Carpet Mats w/Folding Cargo Mat
  • All Weather Mats w/3rd Row
  • Protection Package
  • Glass Breakage Sensor
  • Glass Breakage Sensor w/Smart Key
  • Car Link
  • Remote Security System
  • Running Boards (PPO)
  • iPod Connector
  • In-Dash Navigation System
  • Navigation System w/XM Radio
  • Accent Stripe
  • Start-Up Date: 10/2011
  • 4.36 Axle Ratio
  • Engine: 2.7L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve
  • GVWR: 5,500 lbs
  • Radio: AM/FM/1CD w/6 Speakers
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Transmission: Electronic 6-Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Tires: P245/65R17 105S
  • Wheels: 17" x 7.5J 6-Spoke Aluminum Alloy
  • Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel w/Audio Controls
  • Destination Surcharge: Southeast
  • Color-Keyed Fender Flares
  • 4-Cyl Tow Prep Package
  • Tech Package
  • Black Running Board w/Chrome
  • Florida Legal Window Tint
  • All State Window Tint
  • 6-Gallons of Gas
  • Remote Engine Start (PP0)
  • V.I.P. RS3200 Plus Security System
  • Dual Extendable Sun Visors w/Illuminated Vanity
  • Wheel Locks
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
  • Exterior Upgrade Package w/All State Tint
  • Exterior Upgrade Package w/Florida Legal Tint
  • Highlander Premium Package
  • Highlander Tech Package
  • Highlander Tech Package w/XM Radio
  • Highlander Premium Package w/XM
  • Highlander Premium Package w/Tech Package
  • Toyoguard Select
  • Toyoguard Plus
  • Toyoguard Elite
  • Toyoguard Select (XY6)
  • Toyoguard Elite (XY8)
  • Preferred Accessory Package
Specs and Dimensions
  • Engine displacement 2.7 L
  • Engine horsepower 187hp @ 5,800RPM
  • Engine torque 186 lb.-ft. @ 4,100RPM
  • Engine bore x stroke 89.9mm x 104.9mm (3.54" x 4.13")
  • Compression ratio 10.00 to 1
  • Curb weight 1,790kg (3,946lbs)
  • GVWR 2,495kg (5,500lbs)
  • Towing capacity 680kg (1,500lbs)
  • Exterior length 4,785mm (188.4")
  • Exterior body width 1,910mm (75.2")
  • Exterior height 1,730mm (68.1")
  • Wheelbase 2,789mm (109.8")
  • Turning radius 5.9m (19.4')
  • Front legroom 1,097mm (43.2")
  • Rear legroom 973mm (38.3")
  • 3rd row legroom 759mm (29.9")
  • Front headroom 1,031mm (40.6")
  • Rear headroom 1,019mm (40.1")
  • 3rd row headroom 922mm (36.3")
  • Front hiproom 1,440mm (56.7")
  • Rear hiproom 1,435mm (56.5")
  • 3rd row hiproom 1,074mm (42.3")
  • Front shoulder room 1,516mm (59.7")
  • Rear shoulder room 1,511mm (59.5")
  • 3rd row shoulder room 1,397mm (55.0")
  • Passenger volume 4,126L (145.7 cu.ft.)
  • Interior cargo volume 292 L (10 cu.ft.)
  • Interior maximum cargo volume 2,701 L (95 cu.ft.)
  • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG) 5
  • Air Pollution Score (AP) 5
Powertrain
  • Engine liters 2.7
  • Cylinder configuration I-4
  • Horsepower 187hp @ 5,800RPM
  • Torque 186 lb.-ft. @ 4,100RPM
  • Number of valves 16
  • Variable valve control
  • Variable intake manifold
  • Sequential multi-point fuel injection
  • Engine location front
  • Recommended fuel regular unleaded
  • Transmission 6 speed automatic
  • Mode select transmission
  • Manual-shift auto
  • Drive type front-wheel
  • Fuel economy city 20mpg
  • Fuel economy highway 25mpg
  • Fuel tank capacity 19.2gal.

Category Definitions

Performance and Design: Taken from the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study, this measure is based on owner satisfaction with vehicle Performance, Style, Features and Instrument Panel, and Comfort.

Initial Quality: Taken from the Initial Quality Study (IQS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems that have caused a complete breakdown or malfunction, or where controls or features may work as designed, but are difficult to use or understand.

Predicted Reliability: Derived from historical trending for a vehicle and/or manufacturer in our Initial Quality and Vehicle Dependability Studies, Predicted Reliability is a forecast of how reliable a newer vehicle might be over time.

Overall Dependability: Taken from the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 3 years of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems that have caused a complete breakdown or malfunction of any component, feature, or item (i.e., components that stop working or trim pieces that break or come loose).

5.0
Among the best
4.0
Better than most
3.0
About average
2.0
The rest

Please note that J.D. Power Consumer Center Ratings may not include all information used to determine J.D. Power and Associates awards.

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  • Nilo Pena
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    The left & right front side has a blind spot that can't hardly see pedestrian crossing
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  • Theresa Ramos
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    I love my new vehicle. Gas milelage is right on what was promissed if not better. Comfortable and stylish. LOVE IT.
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