Base price: 2wd, $24,390; V-6, $25,970; 4wd, $25,790– $31,305
Vehicle type: front-engine, front- or 4-wheel-drive; 5-door 5-passenger wagon
Interior volume, F/R (cu ft) 53–55/48–52
Cargo volume, seats up/maximum (cu ft) 39/81
Wheelbase 106.9 in
Length/width/height 184.4/71.9/65.7–66.1 in
Turning circle 37.4 ft
Curb weight 3500–3900 lb
EPA city/highway mpg 18–22/22–27
Fuel-tank capacity/range 19.8 gal/356–436 mi
Passive restraints driver and passenger front and side (opt) airbags
POWERTRAIN
2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-in-line, 155 hp; 3.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6, 220 hp; 4-sp auto
SUSPENSION
F ind, struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
R ind, struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
BRAKES
F/R vented disc/disc
ABS standard
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TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
The Highlander, brand-new in 2002 and unchanged for 2003, is classified as a crossover SUV, meaning that it’s a sport-ute-like vehicle that rides on a passenger-car platform, a modified version of the Camry, in this case. Its style, however, is pure SUV, albeit somewhat rounded off. The Highlander isn’t some wimpy tall wagon, however, it’s bigger than a 4Runner. Under the hood, it uses a 220-hp version of Toyota’s 24-valve DOHC 3.0-liter V-6 and the same four-speed automatic transmission. The Highlander also offers a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and comes in either front- or four-wheel drive. There’s just one basic configuration, which includes standard air conditioning, an audio system, cruise control, and numerous cup holders. Well conceived and executed, the Highlander is comfortable and accommodating, and its handling is appropriately carlike.
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