Overview of SUV "Toyota-Highlander"

Crossover "Toyota-Hylender" is a version of the Toyota Kluger (a machine for the domestic market in Japan). The car was originally developed under the requests of the American market, in translation the name means "Highlander". "Toyota-Highlander" occupies a position between such models as RAV4 and 4Runner. She made her debut in Chicago in February 2000.

The appearance of the first generation of the vehicle in question is designed in a very conservative style, namely: strict design, original front optics, "blown" wings, powerful bumpers, roof rails, rear spoiler. As a result, the car looks thoroughly and manfully. Safety and comfort became a priority for developers. Spacious interior (in the back seat is conveniently located three people), enough room for the legs - due to the low placement of the engine in the cabin there is no cardan tunnel, respectively, the floor is flat. Wide windows provide a good view. Initially, the Toyota-Highlander was equipped with an automatic 4-speed gearbox, as an additional option was offered a mechanism for manual switching.

The first modernization of the model was carried out in 2003. "Toyota-Hylender" got a new bumper and grille - now it is distinguished by massive horizontal rods. In the interior there was a very versatile steering wheel, the central console was refreshed. Instead of three-liter engines, the engines were installed with a volume of 3.3 liters, respectively, increased power (up to 230 hp) and torque (up to 323 Nm). The SUV has front and rear fully independent suspension, McPherson struts and a transverse arrangement of the power unit.

"Toyota-Highlander" (the photos presented to your attention, allow to form an objective opinion about this miracle of the Japanese automobile industry) is in high demand in the USA. Thus, the United States market accounts for more than three quarters of sales in 2003, which amounted to more than 120,000 copies.

In 2004, the Toyota concern offered two versions of the "highlander": a basic front-wheel-drive engine with a 2.4-liter engine capacity of 160 liters. With., As well as the top version of Limited with a volume of 3.3 liters. The latter is additionally equipped with an expensive stereo system, separate climate control, anti-theft system, electric front seats, all-wheel drive transmission with a symmetric center differential. Since 2004, hybrid versions of the "Highlander" have appeared on sale: with an internal combustion engine (3.3 liters) and an electric motor (the total capacity was 270 hp), with a constant electric drive of the wheels. Models with a V-shaped six-cylinder engine are equipped with five-speed automatic transmissions. In all variations since 2004, the spare wheel is taken out of the luggage compartment and placed under the bottom of the car.

In 2008, the Toyota Motor Show of the second generation was exhibited at the Chicago Auto Show. The crossover has grown in size, it has new headlamps of unusual shape, a bumper with a chrome strip at the bottom, the radiator grille has changed. In addition, the ground clearance increased to 206 mm. Significantly changed and the interior of the car: leather trim, wood trim, three-zone climate control, color monitor, rear-view camera, parktronic, heated seats, electric drives. The model under consideration is equipped with a set of active and passive safety. The engine was replaced by a V-shaped six-cylinder with a volume of 3.5 liters and a power of 273 liters. from. Gearbox - automatic, 5-speed.

In August 2010, the debut of an off-road vehicle in the restyling version took place, besides it became known that these cars will be delivered to Russia. The new car is not much different from the "Heylender" of the second generation. It is built on the basis of a lightweight chassis and a passenger platform. There are no downshifts, no transmission blockages. The drive is full, symmetrical. The faceted radiator grille is finished with chrome. The side mirrors are equipped with heating and electric drive. A feature of the "Russian" crossovers are more rigid shock absorbers, which allows us to confidently keep the course on our roads.

Not long ago, Toyota introduced the third generation of the crossover, which is a completely new model. The Toyota-Highlander car of 2014 differs markedly from its predecessors: a modern, original and solid design, a technological and spacious interior, the choice of an engine. So, the potential owner can buy a machine with an aggregate of 2.5 liters or 3.5 liters or take a hybrid: 2.5 liters plus an electric motor for 141 liters. from.

While it is not known what the price will be for the new SUV, but, as the manufacturers promise, the opportunity to find out this will be presented in the near future.