2003 Toyota Highlander Start Up and Review 3.0 L V6

Start up and Review of the 2003 Toyota Highlander
Powertrains: 2.4 L 4-Cylinder or 3.0 L V6 with 4-Speed Automatic FWD or AWD
Features: Cloth Seats, Power Windows, Mirrors, and Door Locks, Powered Driver Seat, Sunroof, Power Outlet(s), A/C, Cruise Control, AM/FM/Cassette/CD Stereo System, Titl Steering Wheel
Engine & Performance


BASE ENGINE SIZE3.0 L
CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERSV6 VALVES24
VALVE TIMING Variable
TORQUE 222 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm
HORSEPOWER 220 hp @ 5800 rpm
TURNING CIRCLE37.4 ft.
Fuel
ENGINE TYPE Gas
FUEL TYPE Regular unleaded
FUEL TANK CAPACITY19.8 gal.
RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY)316.8/415.8 mi.
EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY)16/21 mpg
Weights and Capacities
MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY**3500 lbs.
MAXIMUM PAYLOAD**1105 lbs.
GROSS WEIGHT4985 lbs.
CURB WEIGHT3880 lbs.
ANGLE OF APPROACH28 degrees
ANGLE OF DEPARTURE 22 degrees
CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 38.5 cu.ft.
MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY81.4 cu.ft.
Trims: Base, Limited
Competitors: Ford Explorer, Ford Escape, Honda Pilot, Honda CR-V, Nissan Pathfinder
What I have to say about the 2003 Highlander: I was very surprised on the amount of cabin space within the Highlander. This car is a great car for the 30 year old woman who has a kid or a couple and needs a roomy small SUV with great fuel efficiency. Reliability is very strong as well as resale value on the Highlander. The Highlander is on a car platform, which means that it will have the same driving characteristics as a car and great fuel efficiency, instead of a regular truck based SUV with dismal fuel economy but great towing capability. The Highlander has a nice inviting rich cabin as well and every control is simple to use and is not cluttered. One thing you will have to watch is the price as it can jack up quickly when options are loaded. All in all great SUV from Toyota. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Camero...