The Toyota Highlander is a 4-door SUV offered in FWD 4dr V6 (Natl) , FWD 4dr V6 SE (Natl) , FWD 4dr V6 Limited (Natl) , 4WD 4dr V6 (Natl) , 4WD 4dr V6 SE (Natl) , 4WD 4dr V6 Limited (Natl) , 4WD 4dr (Natl) , 4WD 4dr Limited (Natl) , FWD 4dr I4 (Natl) and FWD 4dr I4 SE (Natl) . The powertrains include 2.7-liter 4 (187 hp) , 3.5-liter V6 (270 hp) and 3.5-liter V6 hybrid (280 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic , 6-speed automatic and CVT transmissions. It is AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 28 mpg city to 28 mpg highway. The Highlander Hybrid Limited V6 CVT uses Regular fuel.
The Highlander Hybrid Limited V6 CVT has a 3,500 towing capacity.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Ford Flex , Chevrolet Traverse , Honda Pilot and Mazda CX-9 .
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