2012 Toyota Highlander 4WD Automatic

• 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.