2008 Toyota Highlander Base

• Color-keyed foldable pwr mirrors
• Color-keyed rear spoiler w/integrated lamp
• Multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto-off feature, chrome headlamp bezels
• Rear intermittent wiper
• Rear privacy glass
• Silver-painted grille
• UV reduction glass windshield
• Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers

• 12V aux pwr outlets-inc: (2) front, (1) cargo area
• AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, MP3/WMA playback, aux audio input jack
• Center console-inc: (6) cupholders, storage compartments, 2nd row seat vents
• Cloth 3rd row seat-inc: fold-flat into floor capability, folding headrests, (2) cupholders
• Cloth 40/20/40 2nd row fold-flat slide & recline seat-inc: Center Stow seat & console, one-touch right hand walk-in function, outboard armrests
• Cloth front captains chairs-inc: 8-way manual driver seat, 4-way manual front passenger seat, 2-way active head restraints, seatback pockets
• Cruise control
• Digital clock
• Direct tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
• Dual visors-inc: vanity mirrors, sliding extensions
• Fixed mast antenna
• Illuminated entry
• Manual defroster-linked air conditioning w/air filter
• Overhead console-inc: map lights, conversation mirror
• Pwr door locks w/auto shifter activation
• Pwr windows-inc: driver auto up/down, jam protection
• Rear window defogger
• Red-illuminated instrument cluster-inc: speedometer, tachometer, water temp, fuel, LCD odometer w/dual tripmeters
• Remote hood & fuel filler door releases
• Remote keyless entry system
• Silver-tone interior trim
• Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
• Warning lights-inc: seatbelt disconnect, airbag, door-ajar, battery, oil pressure, brake, VSC, ABS, check engine, maintenance indicator, low-fuel

• 17 x 7.5 6-spoke machined-finish aluminum alloy wheels
• 3.5L DOHC 24-valve VVT-i V6 engine
• 4-wheel independent Macpherson strut suspension
• 5-speed ECT-i automatic transmission
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
• Downhill assist control (DAC)
• Electric pwr rack & pinion steering w/pwr assist (EPS)
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) w/cutoff switch
• Front & rear stabilizer bars
• Full-size spare w/aluminum wheel
• Full-time 4-wheel drive
• Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
• P245/65R17 all-season tires
• Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
• Traction control (TRAC)

• 3-point shoulder belts in all seating positions-inc: drivers emergency locking retractor (ELR), automatic locking retractor (ALR) & emergency locking retractor (ELR) for all passenger positions
• 3-row roll-sensing side curtain airbags
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
• Child protector rear door locks
• Child restraint system (CRS) top tether anchors for all rear seating positions
• Driver & front passenger advanced airbag system w/occupant classification sensor.
• Driver & front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags
• Drivers knee airbag
• Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) w/cutoff switch
• Front & rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
• Front seatbelt pretensioners w/force limiters, adjustable belt anchors
• ISO-FIX child restraint system (CRS) anchors for outboard seating positions
• Side-impact door beams
• Traction control (TRAC)

Model Highlights

Toyota's 2008 Highlander is available in base, Sport, and Limited models, each with either two-wheel or four-wheel drive. A 3.5L V6 engine making 270 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque is offered on all three, but there's also a Highlander Hybrid model, offered in base or Limited trims, that pairs a 3.3L V6 engine with an electric motor-generator system to make 270 horsepower together. The Hybrid now has an EV mode, for driving short distances at low speed on electric power only, and there's also an ECON mode that limits acceleration to conserve energy. Both powertrains are quite fuel efficient. The standard powertrain returns 18 city, 24 highway, and the Hybrid gets 27 city, 25 highway, according to the revised EPA estimates. Inside, there's now seating for seven, with a third-row seat that folds and stows away, and a 40/20/40-split folding second row that slides fore and aft and also reclines. The Highlander is one of the most refined vehicles in its class. In particular, Toyota employs new measures to minimize road noise, and uses a sophisticated engine mounting system to isolate noise and vibration. Vehicle safety control and anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist are standard on the Highlander; a total of seven air bags are offered, too, including front side air bags, roll-sensing side-curtain bags, and even a driver's knee bag. Additionally, the hood and fenders themselves are designed with crumple zones. An electric power steering system is installed across the model line. The system also serves several safety functions. The non-hybrid Highlanders have straight-line steering, which means the power steering system helps offset a pull to the side due to different surfaces in hard braking. All Highlanders now also have a corner braking feature in which power steering assist guides the driver toward restoring vehicle stability. The Highlander Hybrid also includes the VDIM (vehicle dynamics integrated management) system, which integrates all of the safety electronics--including throttle and brakes--together to more seamlessly intervene if a loss of control is anticipated. Also, to help when negotiating a steep hill where traction might be difficult, both hill start assist and downhill assist control are offered. The Highlander's standard feature list includes keyless entry, air conditioning, cruise control, and power accessories. The Sport model adds 19-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, front captain's chairs, leather-trimmed steering wheel, an upgraded sound system with a six-disc changer, and a number of appearance improvements. At the top of the line is the Limited, which adds leather upholstery and Satin Mahogany interior trim, automatic climate control, Smart Key entry system, fog lamps, heated power mirrors, and a heated windshield, along with a host of cosmetic details. Major options include a power back hatch that can be opened with the key fob, voice-activated navigation, leather upholstery and multi-stage heated seats, a rear-seat navigation system, tri-zone air conditioning, a tow package, a moonroof, and a JBL premium audio system with Bluetooth.