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2008 Toyota Highlander Base Sport Utility

The new Highlander Base Sport Utility is offered with a V6 engine, Front Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 5 Speed Automatic 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
Engines: 3.5L V6
Transmissions: 5 Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Front Wheel Drive
Power: 270 HP
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2008 Highlander Base Sport Utility Specs

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2008 Highlander Base Sport Utility Performance Hide
3,456 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine with 93.9 mm bore, 83.0 mm stroke, 10.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 2GR-FE
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
19.2 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 16.0
Power: 201 kW , 270 HP SAE @ 6,200 rpm; 248 ft lb , 336 Nm @ 4,700 rpm

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