Generation 2, XU40, facelift

Toyota Highlander Crossover / SUV

08.2010 - 11.2013 · United States

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Toyota Highlander, Generation 2, XU40, facelift

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Generation 2, XU40, facelift

ASU40, GSU40, GSU45, GVU48

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Toyota Highlander, Generation 2, XU40, facelift, USA market. This overview covers 10 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (08.2010 - 11.2013). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 10 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 7
Engine codes: 1AR-FE, 2GR-FE, 2GR-FXE
Engine displacement, cc: 2672–3456
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 5, Automatic 6, CVT
Wheelbase, mm: 2789
Ground clearance, mm: 180–203
Fuel: Petrol AI-95

Equipment and practical details

Toyota Highlander · Generation 2, XU40, facelift · USA · 08.2010 - 11.2013. 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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Separately opening rear glass: This gives access to small items without lifting the whole tailgate. Check the glass latch, seals and access to the luggage area.
Hill-descent assistance: Check the control and activation conditions. This feature does not establish that low-range gearing is fitted.
Rear-view camera: Check the image when reverse is selected and the area visible near the bumper. A camera does not replace checking around the car.

Specifications and technical details

10 versions

2.7 L, 187 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

1AR-FE · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.7 AT 7 seatsBase grade	09.2010 - 11.2013
2.7 AT SE 7 seatsTop grade	09.2010 - 11.2013

3.5 L, 270 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

2GR-FE · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.5 AT SE 7 seatsUpper grade	09.2010 - 11.2013

3.5 L, 270 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

2GR-FE · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.5 AT Limited 7 seatsTop grade	09.2010 - 11.2013
3.5 AT 7 seatsBase grade	09.2010 - 11.2013

3.5 L, 270 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

2GR-FE · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.5 AT Limited 7 seatsTop grade	09.2010 - 11.2013
3.5 AT 7 seatsBase grade	09.2010 - 11.2013
3.5 AT SE 7 seatsUpper grade	09.2010 - 11.2013

3.5 L, petrol, 231 hp, parallel hybrid, 167 hp, CVT, all-wheel drive (4WD)

2GR-FXE · CVT · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.5 AT Limited 7 seatsTop grade	09.2010 - 11.2013
3.5 AT Hybrid 7 seatsBase grade	09.2010 - 11.2013

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