2001-2007 Toyota Highlander: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 2001-2007 Toyota Highlander. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 2001-2007 Toyota Highlander.
Year to Year Changes
2002 Toyota Highlander:
For 2002, Highlanders gained a standard rear-seat armrest, cabin air filtration, and a redesigned center console. Base and Limited models were offered.
2003 Toyota Highlander:
A full-size spare tire was now standard, replacing the compact "space-saver" tire. Highlanders faced new competition from Honda's Pilot.
2004 Toyota Highlander:
Toyota added more power, an available 3-row seat, and optional curtain airbags to its midsize crossover SUV. A new 3.3-liter V6 with 230 horsepower replaced the old 3.0-liter unit. It mates to a 5-speed automatic. The optional 3rd-row seat ups passenger capacity to seven and folds flush into the floor. The optional curtain airbags protect only the front- and second-row passengers.
2005 Toyota Highlander:
Midyear introduction of a gas/electric hybrid version highlights 2005 for this midsize SUV. The Hybrid combines the gas V6 and battery-powered electric motors for a total of 268 hp. It uses a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and offers 2WD or AWD. Standard on Hybrids and optional on other models are head-protecting curtain side airbags covering the 1st and 2nd seating rows; front torso side airbags are included.
2006 Toyota Highlander:
Midyear addition of a Sport model highlights 2006 for this car-type SUV. Sport models use the 3.3-liter V6 and get a sport suspension.
2007 Toyota Highlander:
Side airbags and curtain side airbags are standard instead of optional for 2007 on all versions of this midsize car-type SUV. Previously standard only on Hybrids, all Highlanders now have front side airbags and curtain side airbags that cover the first two seating rows and include rollover deployment.
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