Toyota has significantly changed their popular Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid crossover SUV for 2011, providing a better style, more standard equipment and new user technologies.
The 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that was available in the Toyota Highlander as a base for 2010 is now also available in the SE, the most popular class (2WD only). Toyota Highlander Hybrid debuts a more powerful and sophisticated 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine with a standard audio-Tech package and unique exterior design elements.
The 2011 Highlander is available in base SE and Limited, both two-wheel drive (2WD) and full-time four-wheel drive (4WD). 270 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 is standard on the limited availability and quality to others. All models Toyota Highlander Hybrid is equipped with four-wheel drive with intelligence and available at the base and Limited.
The 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that was available in the Toyota Highlander as a base for 2010 is now also available in the SE, the most popular class (2WD only). Toyota Highlander Hybrid debuts a more powerful and sophisticated 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine with a standard audio-Tech package and unique exterior design elements.
The 2011 Highlander is available in base SE and Limited, both two-wheel drive (2WD) and full-time four-wheel drive (4WD). 270 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 is standard on the limited availability and quality to others. All models Toyota Highlander Hybrid is equipped with four-wheel drive with intelligence and available at the base and Limited.
New design for 2011
Toyota Highlander Sophisticated design can be upgraded in 2011 with a new front fascia, hood and fenders, with a profile refreshed Black chrome levers (gas models). Headlights and taillights are revised, as are 17-inch alloy wheels. Limited voting offers an elegant 19-inch wheels, roof rails and a silver. SE-class gains power products division.
Improving facilities of Technology 2011
The Highlander is still a popular family vehicle, and is intended to more efficient market for 2011 with more standard equipment and technology friendly. Base particular characteristic, qualities and more features for comfort and convenience than previously offered. A standard 50/50 split third row of seats and the manual climate control on the back was made standard on all 2011 models.
The new audio technology is standard on SE and Limited models and optional on the base and are equipped with a USB port, integrated XM Satellite Radio (includes a trial subscription for 90 days), Bluetooth ®, contributing to a wide range of "connected" opportunities for passengers. As a base, this part of a broader package that also includes a save screen with 3.5 inch multi-information display, an eight-way power seat driver, tonneau cover, engine immobilizer, easy to clean the cloth interior, flip-up tailgate windows, fog lamps and roof rails black.
Toyota Highlander offers three different types of results: a 2.7-liter four-cylinder joined the range in 2009, offers an EPA estimated 25 MPG highway rating. The 2.7-liter engine produces 187 horsepower and 186 lb.-ft. of torque.
The engine has variable intake manifold and dual variable valve timing, and intelligence (VVT-i), which guides the progressive and the intake and exhaust cams to optimize torque and fuel economy. Four-cylinder engine is a team solely on the standard six-speed electronically controlled automatic.
The available 3.5-liter V6 (standard on Limited) produces 270 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 4,700 RPM. The V6 also comes with dual VVT-i and a variable intake manifold. A five-speed automatic transmission, electronically controlled (ECT) can select manual sequential shift.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD generates only the rear wheel to power a separate electric motor (MGR), which provides an additional drive torque on demand. This Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD-i system does not require a power transfer gear and drive shaft from the front. The system electronically varies the torque distribution front and rear depending on traction conditions.
Handling and Ride
The Highlander is based on its strength to deliver one of the most capable rides smooth and quiet in the segment. It is through the uprights at the four-wheel independent MacPherson front and rear dual-link strut system. Base models are equipped and Highlander series 17-inch wheels with 245/65 R17 tires, standard limited features alloy wheels 19 inch 245/55 R19 tires. A control system, tire pressure is designed to directly alert the driver if pressure in a tire drops to critical levels. All Toyota Highlander models are equipped disc brakes on all four wheels. In classical models Highlander 4WD full-time four-wheel drive is available in all grades V6.
Toyota Highlander comes with Toyota's Star Safety System ™. This system integrates the operation of the vehicle stability control improved (VSC), traction control (TRAC), electric power steering (EPS) and anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), assistance brakes (ABS).
Improved VSC helps the driver maintain control by automatically adjusting engine output and braking force at each wheel, under certain conditions, while the power steering in the right direction with the electric power steering (EPS). Petrol Toyota Highlander models are also equipped with a management function in a straight line. When the ABS traction of various causes using different left / right braking force, the system applies a steering torque to compensate for movement left / right.
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid uses the Advanced Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM). VDIM is designed to improve management systems, traction and braking, often react to vehicle driving conditions by anticipating tire slippage before a turn in drag, slide or wheel can be produced and make corrections in a smooth, slowly. In addition to integrating all systems on the Highlander's dynamic control (VSC, TRAC, BA, EPS, EBD and ABS), VDIM also uses proprietary software to integrate powerful electronic throttle control with intelligence (ETC-i) electronically controlled brakes (ECB).
Downhill Assist Control (DAC) is standard on all 4WD models gas. The role of CAD is designed to maintain a constant speed and keep the handling and steering control by reducing wheel lockup during braking, even at low speeds on slippery descents.
Occupant safety
Toyota Highlander comes standard with seven airbags. These include advanced driver and front passenger airbags, side airbags mounted in the seats and driver's knee airbag. Roll-sensing side curtain airbags help protect passengers in three rows in the case of certain side collisions or rollovers of vehicles. In addition, all Highlander models come standard with front active headrests.
Standard on all models Toyota Highlander, air conditioning front and rear, driver seat, eight-way adjustable (10-a limited way), central locking and windows, the driver window jam protection and manual tilt feature auto-up/down telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, multi-function keyless entry system, and UV reduction windshield Rear Privacy Glass, digital clock, sun visors with vanity mirrors and dual sliding doors are plug-ins, chat mirror, illuminated entry system, scheduled Maintenance indicator, full-size spare tire, and more.
Highlander SE and Limited grades feature a standard backup camera is a 3.5-inch multi-information display, this feature is available in Base Class in 2011 as part of the Tech option package. The display includes a backup camera monitor, clock, outside temperature, warning messages and information to be cruising as average fuel consumption, average speed, distance to empty, current fuel consumption, and time travel. On models equipped with the optional navigation system, backup camera images are available on seven-inch navigation screen.
A variety of options and accessories available include a voice recognition system with touch screen navigation with an eight-inch screen, the premium JBL audio, leather seating with heated front seats and power tilt / sliding roof opening . The optional trailer V6 models allows a maximum of 5,000 pounds of maximum towing capacity. The four-cylinder can tow up to 3,500 pounds maximum towing capacity. A power tailgate can be opened and closed with a key ring is an option available in the basic grade and standard on SE and Limited.
Exterior design
Planning Calty Design Research in Newport Beach, California, the second generation Toyota Highlander moves away from traditional SUV styles. The clean lines and sculpted forms large, robust and muscular giving a modern, dynamic presence Highlander. Toyota Highlander Base grade, you might think to update the model with six-spoke 17-inch machined alloy wheels, color-coded remote power outside mirrors, and silver-painted grille. Limited, part of the display of luxury and door handles Chrome roof rails, puddle lamps and rear spoiler.
Toyota Highlander interior offers open, airy and versatile with seats for seven or up to 95.4 cubic feet of total cargo capacity (94.1 for the Highlander Hybrid). There are many storage compartments in the cabin, with 10 cup holders, four bottle holders, two front and one cargo area power outlets 12-volt and extra luggage space hooks tie.
Base and SE degrees characteristic of the center console, silver crown, painted accents and driver and front passenger assist handles. Center console, and will help pull the knob limited function of class-style wood grain trim. Styling features within the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, silver and wood grain-style interior, chrome door handle accents, a few meters Optitron with a graphic blue and a power meter with an indicator of the hybrid system.
Headrest can be adjusted in two ways from the base class and four ways of the SE and Limited. 40/20/40 The second line gives the shared folder. The functions of the seat either a bench of three or removing the Stow Centre ™, a pair of chairs with arms full captain, creating an appointment with convenient space between seats for easy access to the third row. A Center Stow ™ console can also be placed between the seats to provide additional storage. The second row also slides forward and back and reclines.
Accessing the third row is easy by placing walk-in handle on one easy to reach the position back in the seat passenger side second row. Standard one-touch lever inside the trunk to allow the second row of seats to fold forward and flat. The third row works in a similar way, using grip at the rear of the seat.
