2013 Toyota Highlander Limited

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2013 Toyota Highlander Limited

 

 

Overview

 

For 2013 Toyota Highlander has added more standard features to its list of amenities to make it more appealing to tits customers base.

 

 

 Safety

 

 

 

Safety Features

 

  • 4-wheel ABS
  • Front, rear and third row head airbags
  • Dual front side-mounted airbags
  • Child seat anchors
  • Remote anti-theft alarm system
  • Emergency braking assist
  • Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Daytime running lights
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Front fog/driving lights
  • Auto delay off headlamps
  • Dusk sensing headlamps
  • 2 front headrests
  • 3 rear headrests
  • Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
  • Rear center 3-point belt
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Front multi-adjustable headrests
  • Rear height adjustable headrests
  • Post-collision safety system
  • Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Tire pressure monitoring

 

 

 

  • First Aid Kit
  • VIP Glass Breakage Sensor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Driving Impression

 

 

 

The Highlander’s steering was responsive, but does not give you a true sense of a feel for the road. Body roll is minimal and power is surprisingly adequate for this vehicle

 

 

 

Under the Hood

 

 

 

The Highlander comes with a 3.5 liter 270 horsepower/248 lb.feet of torque V6 and is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission.  Power is adequate for this vehicle.

 

EPA rating for the 3.5 liter V6 is 18-city/24 highway. The tow capacity for the Highlander is 5,000 lb.

 

 

 

 

 

Inside

 

The interior uses quality materials and is nicely laid out. The amenities are endless as listed below. Cargo space is endless with 10.3 cubic feet behind all the seats followed by 42.3 cubic feet behind the 2nd row and a whopping 95.4 cubic behind the front seat.

 

Listed below are the standard features on the 2013 Highlander Limited AWD

 

Front Seats

 

  • Multi-level heating passenger seat
  • 4 -way power passenger seat
  • 10 -way power driver seat
  • Multi-level heating driver seat
  • Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Premium leather
  • Bucket front seats

 

Rear Seats

 

  • Split-folding rear seatback
  • Reclining rear seats
  • Folding with storage center armrest
  • Manual folding bench third row seats
  • Rear ventilation ducts

 

Power Features

 

  • Remote power door locks
  • Power mirrors
  • Heated mirrors
  • 1 one-touch power windows

 

Instrumentation

 

  • Clock
  • Tachometer
  • Trip computer
  • External temperature display
  • Low fuel level warning
  • Compass

 

Convenience

 

  • Cruise control
  • Front console with storage
  • Front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Retained accessory power
  • Front seatback storage
  • Electric power steering
  • Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
  • 12V front and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
  • Rear view camera

 

Comfort

 

  • Interior air filtration
  • Three zone climate control
  • Cargo area light
  • Simulated wood trim on center console
  • Simulated wood trim on dash
  • Simulated wood trim on doors
  • Front and rear reading lights
  • Leather and simulated wood trim on shift knob
  • Leather and simulated wood steering wheel
  • Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
  • Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

 

In Car Entertainment

 

  • Element antenna
  • JBL premium brand stereo system
  • JBL premium brand speakers
  • 9 total speakers
  • 440 watts stereo output
  • AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
  • SiriusXM w/NavTraffic satellite radio
  • Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input and iPod integration
  • 1 subwoofer(s)
  • 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
  • USB connection

 

Telematics

 

  • Flash memory based navigation w/voice activation and directions navigation system
  • Pre-wired for phone
  • Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
  • Real time traffic

 

 

 

 

Outside

 

 

 

The Highlander’s overall design is fairly conservative and not ground breaking. It’s a nice looking vehicle with a understated look.

 

Summary

 

The 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited is a great vehicle for car pooling and going to PTA meetings. The Highlander is very versatile and worth taking a trip to your local Toyota store if you are in the market for a CUV!

 

 

 

Specifications

 

Exterior Measurements

 

WIDTH 6 ft. 3.2 in. (75.2 in.)

HEIGHT 5 ft. 9.3 in. (69.3 in.)

LENGTH 15 ft. 8.4 in. (188.4 in.)

GROUND CLEARANCE 0 ft. 8 in. (8 in.)

FRONT TRACK 5 ft. 4 in. (64 in.)

REAR TRACK 5 ft. 4 in. (64 in.)

WHEEL BASE 9 ft. 1.8 in. (109.8 in.)

 

Interior Measurements

 

FRONT HEAD ROOM 39.7 in.

FRONT HIP ROOM 56.7 in.

FRONT LEG ROOM 43.2 in.

FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 59.7 in.

REAR HIP ROOM 56.5 in.

REAR HEAD ROOM 40.1 in.

REAR LEG ROOM 38.3 in.

REAR SHOULDER ROOM 59.5 in

 

 

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