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2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Base Sport Utility

The new Highlander Hybrid Base Sport Utility is offered with a V6 engine, Four Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 0 Speed Continuously Variable transmission for 2008. Choose a category below to learn more about this Sport Utility at Truck Trend Magazine online.
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2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Engines: 3.3L V6
Transmissions: 0 Speed Continuously Variable
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive
Power: 270 HP
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2008 Highlander Hybrid Base Sport Utility Specs

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2008 Highlander Hybrid Base Sport Utility Performance Hide
Auxiliary transmission cooler
3,305 cc 3.3 liters V 6 front engine with 91.9 mm bore, 83.1 mm stroke, 10.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 3MZ-FE Hybrid
Electric fuel with additional unleaded 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
17.2 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 14.3
Power: 201 kW , 270 HP SAE, 235, 175, 343 and 465
Secondary power: maximum power (kw): 156, maximum power (hp): 209, maximum torque (ft lb): 212 and maximum torque (nm): 287

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