2012 Toyota Highlander 4WD Automatic
DISCLOSURE
Key Features
Vehicle Details
- 17 7-spoke machined-finish aluminum alloy wheels
- Black lower rockers w/chrome accent
- Color-keyed door handles
- Color-keyed rear spoiler w/integrated lamp
- Dark silver-painted grille -inc: lower grill w/chrome accent
- Full-size spare w/aluminum wheel
- P245/65R17 all-season tires
- Projector beam halogen headlamps w/auto on/off feature
- Rear intermittent wiper
- Rear privacy glass
- UV reduction glass windshield
- Cargo area 12V aux pwr outlet
- Center console -inc: (6) cupholders, storage compartments, (2) 12V aux pwr outlets
- Cruise control
- Digital clock
- Manual front & rear air conditioning -inc: 2nd & 3rd row AC vents
- Optitron red-illuminated instrument cluster -inc: speedometer, tachometer, water temp, fuel, LCD odometer w/dual tripmeters
- Overhead console -inc: map lights, conversation mirror, sunglass holder
- Pwr door locks w/auto lock/unlock
- Pwr windows -inc: driver auto up/down, jam protection
- Rear window defogger
- Remote keyless entry system -inc: remote illuminated entry
- 3.5L DOHC 24-valve VVT-i V6 engine
- 4-wheel independent MacPherson strut suspension
- 5-speed ECT-i automatic transmission -inc: sequential shift, snow mode
- Electric pwr rack & pinion steering w/pwr assist (EPS)
- Front & rear stabilizer bars
- Full-time 4-wheel drive
- Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
- 3-point shoulder belts in all seating positions -inc: drivers emergency locking retractor (ELR), automatic locking retractor (ALR) & emergency locking retractor (ELR) for all passenger positions
- 3-row roll-sensing side curtain airbags
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) -inc: brake assist (BA), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), Smart Stop Technology (SST)
- Child protector rear door locks
- Collapsible steering column
- Daytime running lights
- Direct tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
- Driver & front passenger advanced airbag system w/occupant classification sensor
- Driver & front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags
- Drivers knee airbag
- Energy-dissipating interior trim
- Enhanced vehicle stability control (VSC)
- Front & rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
- Front seatbelt pretensioners w/force limiters, adjustable belt anchors
- Hill start assist control (HAC)
- Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system for outboard 2nd row seats
- Side-impact door beams
- Traction control (TRAC)
Model Highlights
Toyota's 2012 Highlander is available in base, SE and Limited trims. A 2.7L 4-cylinder engine that makes 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque is standard on the base trim and available on the SE. A 3.5L V6 engine making 270 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque is the optional powertrain. The 4-cylinder engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the V6 versions get a 5-speed automatic. V6-equipped models can be equipped to tow up to 5,000 pounds, while the 4-cylinder is rated to pull up to 3,500 pounds. Toyota also offers a hybrid version of the Highlander. All hybrids come with a 3.5L V6 engine and integrated electric motor/generator system that's able to make a combined 280 horsepower. The Highlander Hybrid has an EV mode for driving short distances at low speed on electric power only, and the driver-selectable ECON mode limits acceleration to further conserve energy. 4-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission are also standard. Inside the Highlander, there's seating for up to seven, with a third-row seat that folds and stows away and a 40/20/40-split folding second row that slides fore and aft and also reclines. Standard safety equipment includes anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, front side air bags, roll-sensing side-curtain bags and a driver's knee bag. Hill start assist and downhill assist control are optional. The hybrid also includes the VDIM (vehicle dynamics integrated management) system, which integrates all of the safety electronics--including throttle and brakes--to more seamlessly intervene when a potential loss of vehicle control is detected. An electric power steering system is standard on all trims and provides many important safety functions. The non-hybrid Highlanders feature 'straight-line steering,' a system that uses the power steering mechanism to offset pulling to one side due to uneven surfaces or hard braking. All Highlanders also feature a corner braking feature whereby the power steering assist helps the driver regain and maintain vehicle stability. The Highlander's standard feature list includes 17-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, air conditioning, cruise control and power accessories. The fold-flat third row of seating is standard but can be removed. The SE adds a standard sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated seats and a power passenger seat. At the top of the line is the Limited, which adds leather upholstery and Satin Mahogany interior trim, an upgraded sound system with a 6-disc changer, Smart Key entry system, heated power mirrors and a heated windshield, along with a host of upscale cosmetic details. Major options include a power door in back, voice-activated navigation, leather upholstery with multi-stage heated seats, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, 3-zone air conditioning, a tow package, a moonroof and a JBL premium audio system with Bluetooth. Available individual options will vary depending on trim level and region.
Equipment
- Four Wheel Drive
- Power Steering
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Aluminum Wheels
- Tires - Front All-Season
- Tires - Rear All-Season
- Conventional Spare Tire
- Rear Spoiler
- Automatic Headlights
- Power Mirror(s)
- Intermittent Wipers
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Privacy Glass
- Bucket Seats
- Rear Bench Seat
- 3rd Row Seat
- Power Windows
- Keyless Entry
- Cruise Control
- A/C
- Rear A/C
- Rear Defrost
- Front Reading Lamps
- ABS
- Brake Assist
- Stability Control
- Daytime Running Lights
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Front Side Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Knee Air Bag
- Child Safety Locks
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Power Driver Seat
- Satellite Radio
- Fog Lamps
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Rear Reading Lamps
- Trip Computer
- Bluetooth Connection
- Requires Subscription
- Heated Mirrors