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Toyota Highlander

2nd gen Toyota Highlander 2008–2013

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What it came with

3.5L V6^1,2

270 hp
2.7L four-cylinder^3,2,4

187 hp · 2009–2013
3.3L V6 hybrid^5,6

270 hp combined · 2008–2010
3.5L V6 hybrid⁶

280 hp combined · 2011–2013

Motors: Three electric motors^5,6
Transmissions: 5-speed automatic^1,2, 6-speed automatic², Continuously variable^5,6
Drivetrains: Front-wheel drive^1,2, All-wheel drive^1,2, Hybrid all-wheel drive^5,6
Trims: Base^1,2, Sport (2008–2010)^1,7,2, SE^7,2, Limited^1,2, Hybrid^5,6
Packages: Third-row delete¹, Towing prep package², Cold Weather package⁶, Leather package⁶

Model codes: XU40; GSU40 on a 2008–2010 Limited³
Built at: Princeton, Indiana, for gas models from late 2009, the first Highlanders built in the US; Hybrids came from Japan^3,8
Seats: Seven, or five without the third row¹
Towing: Up to 5,000 lb; 3,500 lb for the Hybrid (2011)^2,6

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