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Generation 1, XU20, facelift

Toyota Highlander Crossover / SUV

08.2003 - 04.2007 · United States

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Generation 1, XU20, facelift

ACU20, ACU25, MCU28, MCU23, MHU28, MHU23

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Toyota Highlander, Generation 1, XU20, facelift, USA market. This overview covers 24 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (08.2003 - 04.2007). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 24 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5–7
Engine codes
2AZ-FE, 3MZ-FE
Engine displacement, cc
2362–3310
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 4, Automatic 5, CVT
Wheelbase, mm
2715
Ground clearance, mm
175–185
Fuel
Petrol AI-92, Petrol AI-95

Equipment and practical details

Toyota Highlander · Generation 1, XU20, facelift · USA · 08.2003 - 04.2007. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Split backrest 60:40
Check that the sections fold separately and which passenger seats remain usable when carrying long items.
Folding rear seats
This changes the balance between passenger and luggage space. Check whether the folded surface is level and whether long items can pass through.

Specifications and technical details

24 versions

2.4 L, 160 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

2AZ-FE · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.4 ATBase grade 08.2003 - 08.2005
2.4 AT 08.2003 - 08.2005
2.4 AT LimitedUpper grade 08.2003 - 08.2005
2.4 AT LimitedTop grade 08.2003 - 08.2005

2.4 L, 160 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

2AZ-FE · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.4 ATBase grade 08.2003 - 08.2005
2.4 AT LimitedTop grade 08.2003 - 08.2005

3.3 L, 232 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

3MZ-FE · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.3 ATBase grade 08.2003 - 08.2005
3.3 AT LimitedTop grade 08.2003 - 08.2005

3.3 L, 230 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

3MZ-FE · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.3 ATBase grade 08.2003 - 08.2005
3.3 AT 08.2003 - 08.2005
3.3 AT LimitedUpper grade 08.2003 - 08.2005
3.3 AT Limited 08.2003 - 08.2005

2.4 L, 155 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

2AZ-FE · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.4 AT 09.2005 - 04.2007
2.4 AT 08.2005 - 04.2007

3.3 L, 215 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

3MZ-FE · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.3 ATTop grade 09.2005 - 04.2007
3.3 ATBase grade 08.2005 - 04.2007
3.3 AT LimitedTop grade 08.2005 - 04.2007

2.4 L, 155 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

2AZ-FE · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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2.4 AT 09.2005 - 04.2007

3.3 L, 215 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

3MZ-FE · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.3 ATBase grade 08.2005 - 04.2007
3.3 AT LimitedTop grade 08.2005 - 04.2007

3.3 L, 208 hp, petrol, CVT, all-wheel drive (4WD)

3MZ-FE · CVT · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.3 CVT HybridBase grade 08.2005 - 04.2007
3.3 CVT Hybrid LimitedTop grade 08.2005 - 04.2007

3.3 L, 208 hp, petrol, CVT, front-wheel drive

3MZ-FE · CVT · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.3 CVT HybridBase grade 08.2005 - 04.2007
3.3 CVT Hybrid LimitedTop grade 08.2005 - 04.2007

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