Car Research > Toyota > Highlander > 2008 > Specs
Research all the information about Toyota Highlander with specs for used and new car specs at Allcarguides.com. Select Toyota Highlander to research data about the engine specs, transmission, drivetrain, body type, color choices, standard features and options.
Review Summary Reviews From the Internet Photos Specs Warranty & Rebate Build Your Car Compare

2008 Toyota Highlander FWD 4dr Sport (Natl)

Specs

All new 2008 Toyota Highlander specifications include engine specs, transmission, drivetrain, bodystyle, color choices, standard features and options, and more. These vehicle specs will arm you with the knowledge you will need to shop for or compare cars.
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING
  • City 18/hwy 24 (3.5L engine/5-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
  • Color-keyed foldable pwr mirrors
  • Color-keyed sport-style rear spoiler w/integrated lamp
  • Dark silver-painted roof rails
  • Daytime running lamps
  • Integrated fog lamps
  • Multi-reflector halogen headlamps w/auto on/off feature, smoked chrome headlamp bezels
  • Rear glass hatch
  • Rear intermittent wiper
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Silver-painted grille w/smoked chrome surround & inserts
  • UV reduction glass windshield
  • Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR
  • 12V aux pwr outlets-inc: (2) front, (1) cargo area
  • 2nd row reading lamps
  • 3.5" multi-function display-inc: rear backup monitor, clock, outside temp, cruise info, warning messages, air conditioning
  • AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: (6) speakers, satellite radio capability, MP3/WMA playback, aux audio input jack
  • Cargo area 2nd row seat one-touch fold-flat levers
  • Cargo area tonneau cover
  • Center console-inc: (6) cupholders, storage compartments, 2nd row seat vents
  • Cloth 3rd row seat-inc: fold-flat into floor capability, folding headrests, (2) cupholders
  • Cloth 40/20/40 2nd row fold-flat slide & recline seat-inc: Center Stow seat & console, one-touch right hand walk-in function, outboard armrests
  • Cloth front captains chairs-inc: 8-way pwr driver seat, 4-way manual front passenger seat, 4-way active head restraints, seatback pockets
  • Cruise control
  • Direct tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • Dual visors-inc: illuminated vanity mirros, sliding extensions
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Illuminated entry
  • In-glass antenna w/FM diversity reception
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob w/silver-tone inlay
  • Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel w/audio & multi-function display controls
  • Manual defroster-linked air conditioning w/air filter
  • Overhead console-inc: map lights, conversation mirror
  • Pwr door locks w/auto shifter activation
  • Pwr windows-inc: driver auto up/down, jam protection
  • Rear window defogger
  • Red-illuminated instrument cluster-inc: speedometer, tachometer, water temp, fuel, LCD odometer w/dual tripmeters
  • Remote hood & fuel filler door releases
  • Remote keyless entry system
  • Silver-tone interior trim
  • Warning lights-inc: seatbelt disconnect, airbag, door-ajar, battery, oil pressure, brake, VSC, ABS, check engine, maintenance indicator, low-fuel
MECHANICAL
  • 19" x 7.5" 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels w/dark silver-painted accents
  • 3.5L DOHC 24-valve VVT-i V6 engine
  • 4-wheel sport tuned independent Macpherson strut suspension
  • 5-speed ECT-i automatic transmission
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist
  • Chrome exhaust tip
  • Electric pwr rack & pinion steering w/pwr assist (EPS)
  • Electronic Brake-force distribution (EBD)
  • Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) w/cutoff switch
  • Front & rear stabilizer bars
  • Front wheel drive
  • Full-size spare w/aluminum wheel
  • Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
  • P245/55R19 all-season tires
  • Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
  • Traction control (TRAC)
SAFETY
  • 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) w/brake assist
  • Child protector rear door locks
  • Child restraint system (CRS) top tether anchors for all rear seating positions
  • Daytime running lamps
  • Driver & front passenger advanced airbag system
  • Driver & front passenger advanced airbag system w/occupant classification sensor.
  • Driver & front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) w/cutoff switch
  • Front & rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners w/force limiters, adjustable belt anchors
  • ISO-FIX child restraint system (CRS) anchors for outboard seating positions
  • Side-impact door beams
  • Traction control (TRAC)

Car Reviews From The Internet

Newcomers: 2008 Toyota Highlander
Family size: 800-pound gorilla gets a bigger suit
Motor Trend

Toyotas More Refined Highlander
The new 2008 Toyota Highlander is bigger and more powerful than ever, but also more fuel-efficient
Business Week

2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
The 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited comes with an impressive range of interior technology options fo
CNET

With more room, more power and more conveniences than its predecessor, the redesigned 2008 Toyota Hi
Powerful and fuel-efficient V6, easy to maneuver for its size, user-friendly cabin design with recon
Edmunds

2008 Toyota Highlander Road Test
The Camry of SUVs gets a big but subtle redo.
The Car Connection

2008 Toyota Highlander Preview
Larger, more refined - and still with a hybrid.
The Car Connection

2008 Toyota Highlander Limited
The 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited comes with an impressive range of interior technology options for
CNET

Redesigned 2008 Highlander now bigger and mostly better
2008 Toyota Highlander
Detroit News

2008 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
CNET

2008 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
The 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited comes with an impressive range of interior technology options for
CNET

2008 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
The 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited comes with an impressive range of interior technology options fo
CNET

2008 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
The redesigned 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited has more Lexus in its DNA than it has Toyota.
CNET


Vehicle Spotlight
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The 2008 Range Rover Sport comes in two models: HSE ($57,725) and Supercharged ($71,175).   The HSE comes with a 300-horsepower, 4.4-liter V8.  The Supercharged model features a supercharged V8 displacing 4.2 liters and making 390 horsepower.  Both engines drive through...

Read reviews, specs, pricing and more.
Toyota Yaris

2008 Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris is available in base or S trim, each as a three-door hatchback or a four-door sedan.  All Yaris models are powered through the front wheels by a 1.5-liter engine with an output of 106 horsepower.  A five-speed manual transmission is standard while a four-speed...

Read reviews, specs, pricing and more.
Research By Brand
Find the car that is right for you by car make and model.
  • Acura
  • AM General
  • Aston Martin
  • Audi
  • Bentley
  • BMW
  • Buick
  • Cadillac
  • Chevrolet
  • Chrysler
  • Daewoo
  • Dodge
  • Eagle
  • Ferrari
  • Fiat
  • Fisker
  • Ford
  • Geo
  • GMC
  • Honda
  • HUMMER
  • Hyundai
  • Infiniti
  • Isuzu
  • Jaguar
  • Jeep
  • Kia
  • Lamborghini
  • Land Rover
  • Lexus
  • Lincoln
  • Lotus
  • Maserati
  • Maybach
  • Mazda
  • Mercedes Benz
  • Mercury
  • MINI
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nissan
  • Oldsmobile
  • Panoz
  • Plymouth
  • Pontiac
  • Porsche
  • Ram
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Saab
  • Saturn
  • Scion
  • Smart
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Tesla
  • Toyota
  • Volkswagen
  • Volvo
  • Dealer Search
    Find a Dealer by first selecting a state.
  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming






  • Research Cars
    Access all reviews found on the web,
    including specs and pricing.


    Or
    Enter ZIP (required for quote)

    HOME | ABOUT US | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY POLICY | SITE MAP