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The Highlander is a Toyota crossover that is a version of the Toyota Kluger in-house model for an external, non-Japanese market. This model was originally developed for the needs of American consumers and this calculation has justified itself with interest - in North America, the Highlander has gained immense popularity. Belongs to the class of mid-size SUVs and in the Toyota model range occupies an intermediate position between the Toyota RAV4 and 4Runner models. The car was first introduced in 2000. By the way, "Highlander" is translated from English as "highlander".

External regionThe first generation IR is designed in a conservative style - a strict design with original front optics and "inflated" front and rear fenders, powerful-looking bumpers, a rear spoiler with a brake light, roof rails. All together it looks very solid and courageous.

When developing the car, the priorities were given to comfort and safety. Wide side doors provide comfortable entry and exit for the driver and passengers. Three adults sit quietly in the rear seats. There is enough legroom, somoreover, the floor is flat (no gimbal) due to the low location of the engine. The driver's seat is electrically adjustable in height, backrest tilt and longitudinal direction, the front passenger seat is manually adjustable, but both seats have comfortable folding armrests. The rear seat is split 2/3 in length and has a sliding and sliding design. Wide windows provide good visibility.

The luggage compartment has a convenient folding curtain shelf that allows you to separate the contents of the luggageika from the salon. Thanks to the modified wheel arches and a large wheelbase, the trunk is comfortable and roomy. In the luggage compartment, until 2004, a place was set aside for a full-fledged spare wheel, in 2004 it was taken out of the cabin and fixed at the rear under the car.

The interior is made of quality materials. The steering column is adjustable in height and allows the driver to select a comfortable position without obstructing the view of the instrument panel. The dashboard is made according to the "Optitron" technology, when the backlight of the scales lights upI automatically after turning on the ignition. And the backlight of the ignition switch is always on, so as not to turn on the light in the cabin once again when you need to start the car in the dark. The salon has many different pockets and drawers for small items. Under the glove compartment there is a recess in the form of an umbrella pocket. The on-board computer is combined with a touchscreen LCD display, which displays information about the state of the car and the settings of the standard multimedia system.

The engine range consists of two units. The first is an in-line four-cylinderdisplacement of 2362 cc and 160 horsepower with two camshafts, four valves per cylinder and an alloy head. The second more powerful V-shaped six-cylinder with a volume of 2994 cm³ and 220 horsepower. Cars with an in-line 2.4-liter engine were produced with front and all-wheel drive, with a 3-liter - only with permanent all-wheel drive and a self-locking interaxle limited slip differential (LSD).

In 2004, both engines were replaced by a 3.3-liter V-6 with 215 horsepower.s forces.

Initially, the car was equipped with only a 4-speed automatic transmission "Super ECT", as an option, a manual gearshift mechanism was offered. In 2004, a five-speed automatic transmission began to be installed on models with a V6 engine.

Both suspensions, front and rear, are independent, like "McPherson". The car is equipped with smart electronic systems: anti-lock braking system ABS (Anti-Blocking System), electronic brake force distribution system EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution), syscontrol of the pressure in the hydraulic brake system BAS (Brake Assist System), the automatic slip control TRC (TRaction Control) and the system of exchange rate stability VSC (Vehicle Stability Control). Since 2004, a tire pressure monitoring system has become standard.

The Highlander of the first years of production was produced only in a five-seater version, but in 2004 an extended version with an "L" prefix and three rows of seats saw the light. The second row had a removable center seat, so it can be double or triple. When the center seat is removed, theI have two separate comfortable armchairs with individual armrests and a passage between them to the third row of seats, which can also be made in both three- and two-seater versions. The second row of seats can be moved forward and backward, so the legroom for passengers in the second and third rows can vary from 740 to 1021 mm. The luggage compartment is transformed using a special system with control levers, for additional easy access to it, the glass in the rear door opens.

All-wheel drive Toyota HighlanderHybrid appeared in 2004. The car was equipped with a powerful hybrid engine of the new THS II system and an E-Four electric transmission. The THS II hybrid powertrain is located at the front of the body, it includes a 3.3-liter V6 engine that develops a maximum power of 211 hp. with. and a high-speed 167 hp high-voltage electric motor. At the rear is another 68-horsepower electric motor that forms part of the E-Four's drivetrain. The power plant delivers up to 272 horsepower,consumption in 10/15 mode is only 5.6 liters of gasoline per 100 km.

The second generation car debuted at the Chicago Auto Show and went on sale in 2008. The Highlander has grown in size, received new headlights of an interesting and unusual shape, a new spectacular radiator grille, a modern bumper with a chrome strip at the bottom and stylish foglights. The ground clearance has increased to 206 mm.

The car has a leather interior, pseudo-wood trim, three-zone climate control, parking sensors, a rear view camera, heated seats, a radio tape recorder with a CD changer, electric drives, a color monitor with the "Touch screen" function and is equipped with a wide range of active and passive safety equipment, which includes seven airbags, including protection for the driver's knees and side airbags for passengers.

Under the hood is a V-shaped six-cylinder engine with a volume of 3.5 liters and a capacity of 273 horsepower. The engine is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission.

At the end of August 2010, the debut of the restyled version of the Toyota Highlander took place, and it also became known that this car will be an officialbut to be delivered to Russia and we will become an intermediate link in the chain: RAV4 and Prado.

Technically, the restyled Highlander hardly differs from the second generation car. As befits a SUV, it is built on a lightweight chassis and a lightweight platform (in this case, from a Toyota Camry). There are no crawler gears or locks in the transmission - the Highlander is equipped with a permanent and symmetrical (50:50) all-wheel drive without any frills. No downshifts or locks. Management is at the mercy of electronics. Ground clearance in 206mm allows you not only to move on the asphalt, but also to drive down onto a country road.

Front end with faceted false radiator grille trimmed with chrome. Regardless of the version chosen, bi-xenon headlights illuminate the road. Heated and electrically foldable side mirrors are available for all trim levels. The rear fog lamp relies only on the Toyota Highlander adapted for Russia and is included in the list of standard options. It is worth noting one more feature of the "Russian" Highlander - more rigid shock absorberss, allowing you to work out irregularities more clearly and confidently, without swinging, keep the course.

The ergonomics of the cabin are at the highest level. The emphasis in the design of the salon is made on conservative values. The dashboard with two wells framed by aluminum is informative and perfectly readable at any time of the day. A multifunctional steering wheel covered with soft leather, seats with perforated leather upholstery and interior elements with wood-like inserts make the interior particularly presentable. Place on the center consoleThere are the main controls, as well as two monitors, one of which displays data from the on-board computer and the air conditioning system, and the other displays the multimedia system and navigation. Automatic three-zone climate control (for first and second row passengers) is available as standard. There is no fabric interior in the Highlander - it is basically equipped with perforated leather.

With seven passengers on board, the trunk volume does not exceed 290 liters. But in the five-seater version, it increases to 1200 liters, when foldedthe sofa exceeds two cubic meters. All versions have an electric tailgate on the vehicle.

Toyota Highlander is sold in two versions, which differ only in the number of additional equipment. The first is called Prestige and the second is Lux. In both versions, a gasoline engine with a dual electronic variable valve timing system Dual VVT-i with a volume of 3.5 liters is located under the hood. and a capacity of 273 hp. The engine is completed with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. With such a motorm, the car can accelerate to a speed of 100 km / h in 8.2 seconds, and its maximum speed will be 180 km / h. Despite the high power and four-wheel drive, fuel consumption is only 10.7 liters per hundred kilometers when driving on the highway, and accordingly increases by 3.1 liters when driving in an urban cycle.

Reliable and safe driving are provided by: anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) with emergency brake assist (BAS), traction control (TRC), siVehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill Assist (HAC), Downhill Assist (DAC). And to protect the driver and passengers, the cabin is equipped with active seat head restraints, front and side airbags, side curtains, there is even an airbag for the driver's knees.

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