2008 Toyota Highlander Summary

2008 Toyota Highlander

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2008 Toyota Highlander

Kelley Blue Book Retail $19,100–$25,200  

MPG City: 17 – 18 Highway: 23 – 24

Available Engines

270-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)

Transmissions

5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(4.5) 48 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Redesigned for 2008
270-hp V-6
Front- or four-wheel drive
Seats five or seven
Seven airbags
Electronic stability system
 

What We Like

+Gas mileage
+Interior storage
+Highway acceleration
+Safety features
+Versatile seating
+Low-cost backup camera
 

What We Don't

-Some cheap cabin materials
-Lackluster handling
-Cargo room behind third row
-Some confusing controls
-Gets pricey with options
 
The second-generation 2008 Highlander is larger and more powerful than before, which gives the midsize SUV more breathing room between it and the automaker's recently enlarged RAV4 compact SUV. The gas-powered Highlander gets a new 3.5-liter V-6; a gas/electric Highlander Hybrid is also offered and is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.  Read More

6 Available Highlander Trims

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    Original MSRP
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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$27,500
Base 4dr All-wheel Drive
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$28,950
Sport 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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$30,150
Sport 4dr All-wheel Drive
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$31,600
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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$32,900
Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive
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$34,350
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