2011 Toyota Highlander SUV

At last month Toyota Highlander SUV make Moscow International Motor Show. Toyota said that U.S.-spec model that will begin arriving at Toyota dealers from September 24. Now, Highlander added the hybrid version option.

Slightly different versions of hybrid, the NA 2011 Highlander features the same styling updates as the model shown in Moscow. On the outside, the Highlander gets a new front fascia, hood and fenders, redesigned head lamps and tail lights, a re-trimmed rear bumper, as well as new alloy wheel designs and black rockers with chrome accents for the gasoline models.

Interior, changes are limited to the added comfort and convenience features such as the 50/50 split third-row seat and manual rear climate control that have been made standard across the range, the standard power lift gate on the SE grade and the revised audio / navigation systems.

The standard 2011 Highlander will continue to be offered with two gasoline engine choices including a 2.7-liter four-cylinder unit with 187HP and 186 lbs-ft offering an EPA-estimated 25 MPG rating in highway driving, and a 3.5-liter V6 with 270HP at and 248 lb.-ft. of torque, hooked up to a five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.

2011 Toyota Highlander SUV base 2WD four-cylinder model will be soul for $27,390.