2008 Toyota Highlander: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $27,500 - $40,450
- Invoice: $24,475 - $36,202
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2008 Toyota Highlander. See if the 2008 Toyota Highlander is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2008 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | Limited |
| Arrival Date: | 10/08/2007 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | Yes |
| Base Price: | 34,150 |
| Price as Tested: | 42,090 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 3385 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 3547 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 162 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 10.248 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 15.81 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System (9-in LCD Screen, DVD Player, 2 Wireless Headphones); Multi-Stage Heated Front Seats; Navigation System with Voice Activation and JBL AM/FM 4-Disc CD Changer with Hands-Free Phone Capability via Bluetooth, Satellite Ready Capability, MP3/WMA Playback Capability & 9 Speakers); Power Rear Door; Auto Rear Air Conditioning System; Color-Keyed Sport Styled Rear Spoiler, Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof w/Sunshade; Tow Prep Package (5000 lb Towing Capacity, Heavy Duty Radiator w/Engine Oil Cooler, 200w Fan Coupling, Transmission Oil Cooler w/Water Cooler, 150 amp Alternator, Pre-Wire Harmess); Carpet/Cargo Mat - 3 Row Seating
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Rick Cotta
Highlander reminds me of a genius student who got an A minus on an exam because he missed the easiest question. And the question was, "How do you design a second-row seat?" You know it's an easy one because almost everyone else gets it right. This snafu aside, only a rear-visibility problem blemishes what is otherwise a terrific midsize SUV. Toyota's reputation for quality has also been blemished of late, but only time will tell if that affliction affects the new Highlander.
Tom Appel
Highlander returns much as the previous generation left; it's a refined, capable family hauler. Prices are high, but the biggest disappointment here is the apparent lack of improvement over the last generation. Indeed, interior materials have slipped somewhat in quality, and overall assembly no longer sets the class benchmark. This is still a fine truck, but like the recently redesigned Camry, this new Highlander doesn't feel much better than the old one.
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