2011 Toyota Highlander update styling and standar features

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The 2011 Toyota Highlander is a mid-sized crossover SUV that seats seven passengers easily and provides a smooth and comfortable ride. In its ten years of existence, it has proven to be a reliable and popular vehicle and this year reveals updated styling and more standard features. Those looking for a vehicle with the comfort of a passenger car and the utility of an SUV will find the Toyota Highlander a most attractive vehicle.

There are three trim levels for the Toyota Highlander: the base model, the SE and the Limited. The base model features rear privacy glass, a split and folding second row seat that slides forward and backward. Cloth upholstery, 17-inch cast aluminum alloy wheels, a third row seat that also splits and folds, a tilt-and telescopic steering wheel, air conditioning and an audio system with six speakers, a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack.

The SE version of the Toyota Highlander adds rood rails, a power tailgate, windshield wiper with built-in de-icer, fog lamps, climate control that is automatic with two zones, a driver seat with power controls for eight adjustments, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a rearview mirror that auto-dims, back-up camera, releases mounted in the cargo area that enable the second row of seats to be folded down, and an upgraded audio system with USB port and Bluetooth connectivity and satellite radio.

The Toyota Highlander Limited version includes additional exterior trim in chrome, heated and power folding outside mirror, upgrade leather upholstery, keyless entry and ignition, automatic climate control with three zones, wood grain accents, driver seat with power controls for ten adjustments and a passenger seat with similar control for four adjustments.

Specs:

There are two engines available for the Toyota Highlander. Available for the base model is 2.7-liter dual overhead cam 16-Valve 4-Cylinder with Dual Variable Valve Timing that can produce 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a six-speed automatic and the drive is front-wheel.

The other engine that is optional on the base and SE models but standard on the Toyota Highlander Limited is 3.5-Liter dual overhead cam 24-Valve V6 also with Dual Variable Valve Timing that can produce 270 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. Standard with this engine is front-wheel drive and a five-speed automatic transmission; optional is all-wheel drive.

Fuel economy for the Toyota Highlander is based on engine and drive type. The four-cylinder engine is rated at 20 mpg in the city, 25 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg combined. The six-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive is rated at 18 mpg in the city, 24miles per gallon on the highway and 20 mpg combined. The same engine with all-wheel drive is rated at 17 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg combined. The vehicle can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped.

The interior of the Toyota Highlander is attractive with excellent visibility with gauges and controls that are laid out in a straightforward manner that make them easy to use. Cargo capacity with both the second and third row set of seats folded down is 95.4 cubic feet.

The drive of the Toyota Highlander handles well due to its fully independent suspension and the quality of the ride is smooth. It can maneuver well around curves and in parking lots and the V6 engine delivers power and a command of the road.

 

 

The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is true spirit of an SUV

The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is a full size luxury SUV that remains true to the spirit of an SUV. It maintains excellent off-road capabilities enhanced by full-time four wheel drive with low-range gearing control as well as by a hill and descent mode that allows electronic control of the throttle and brake that serves to keep a constant, controllable speed over challenging terrain. On-road capabilities are improved with a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System designed by Toyota that automatically controls the antiroll bars in the front and rear depending on the driving conditions. This system allows for better handling of the vehicle while making corners, riding on the highway and even travelling on off-road conditions.

The Toyota Land Cruiser comes in one trim level that has many features. Standard equipment on the Toyota Land Cruiser includes fog lamps, sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, 18-inch alloy wheels, folding mirrors that are heated and powered, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel that is powered, keyless entry and ignition, front seats that are heated and have eight power adjustments and memory functions for the driver settings with adjustable lumbar, climate control that is automatic and has four zones, leather upholstery, a rearview mirror that auto-dims, an audio system with 14 speakers, a CD changer for six discs and connectivity for Bluetooth phone and audio, iPod and USB. Toyota’s specially designed suspension system is also a standard feature.

There is an upgrade package for the Toyota Land Cruiser that contains many options such as an entertainment system for the rear seat, a rear spoiler, a navigation system with traffic updates in real-time, wood trim for the interior, back-up camera, second row seats that are heated and a cooler box for the center console.

Specs:

The engine in the Toyota Land Cruiser is a 5.7-Liter dual overhead cam 32-Valve V8 with Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing that can produce 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. Standard is a six-speed automatic transmission and full-time four wheel drive with gearing for high and low ranges.

Fuel economy for the Toyota Land Cruiser is rated at 13 mpg in the city, 18 mpg on the highway and 15 mpg combined. It can tow 8,200 pounds when properly equipped.

The interior cabin of the Toyota Land Cruiser seats eight in three rows. The first and second rows are spacious for passengers while the third row is somewhat less so and recommended for seating children. With the third row up, the cargo capacity is 16 cubic feet and expands to 82 cubic feet when the third row is folded up against the sides of the cargo bay, a somewhat unusual feature. High quality materials and an excellent fit and finish make for an overall comfortable interior space.

The Toyota Land Cruiser is a versatile vehicle offering excellent capabilities off-road and a comfortable ride on urban streets. Off-road, its crawl control enables the driver to dial in a desired speed enabling the feet to be kept off the gas and the brakes and allowing the driver to control the vehicle over the terrain. On the urban road, the vehicle easily absorbs bumps and insulates the driver and passengers from conditions of the outside world. It handles curves well and provides a confident drive.

 

 

Toyota Sequoia is a full-sized SUV a powerful V8 engine

The 2011 Toyota Sequoia is a full-sized SUV equipped with a powerful V8 engine that makes it a fast vehicle for its size that comfortably handles off-road riding as well as it does the highway. A tight turning radius, 10 inches of ground clearance and an independent rear suspension system enable the vehicle to equally manage all terrain conditions, the urban expressway and the local parking lot. The interior is spacious with numerous storage areas and a great deal of cargo space combined with more than adequate space for passengers.

The Toyota Sequoia can seat seven or eight people and is available in a choice of three models: the SR5, Limited and Platinum, each with the option of two- or four-wheel drive. The base model SR5 comes with a roof rack, running boards, 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control with three zones, audio controls on the tilt-and telescopic steering wheel, heated side mirrors, a driver’s seat that is powered, full power accessories, and an audio system with eight speakers, CD player, satellite radio, Bluetooth, auxiliary audio and connectivity for USB.

The Limited version of the Toyota Sequoia adds leather upholstery, a power lift gate, a rearview mirror with integrated back-up camera, upgraded instrumentation and an upgraded audio system with 14 speakers and six-disc CD changer. Options include a navigation system, a rear-seat entertainment system and second row captain’s chairs.

The Platinum model is the top of the line Toyota Sequoia and has adaptive shock absorbers, front seats that can be both heated and cooled, second row captain’s chairs that can also be heated, rear seats that are power-folding and reclining, and a touchscreen navigation system.

Two options packages are offered for the SR5 model. These include a Sports package which allows for seating of seven passengers, has fog lights, 20-inch alloy wheels, and a power driver seat and a Premium package that has seating for eight with a third row of seats and provides leather upholstery, and front row seats that are heated.

Specs:

The engine that is standard for the Toyota Sequoia is a 4.6 liter dual overhead cam 32-valve V8 that can produce 310 horsepower and 327 pound-feet of torque. A 5.7 liter dual overhead cam 32-valve V8 that can produce 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque is standard on the Limited and Platinum models. A six-speed automatic is standard with both engines with the option of two-wheel or four-wheel drive.

Fuel economy for the Toyota Sequoia primarily depends on the engine with the 4.6 liter V8 rated at 14 mpg in the city, 20 mpg on the highway and 16 mpg combined. The rating for the 5.7-liter V8 is rated at 14 mpg in the city, 18 mpg on the highway and 15 mpg combined. Ratings are 1 mpg less for four-wheel drive models. The vehicle can tow up to 7,400 pounds when properly equipped.

The interior of the Toyota Sequoia is ergonomically designed with many user-friendly conveniences and lots of places for storage. Folding down the second and third row seats provides a cargo capacity of 121 cubic feet.

The 2011 Toyota Sequoia provides a pleasant driving experience with engines that provide abundant power for passing maneuvers and great highway speeds. The ride is comfortable and smooth in the base SR5 model and becomes even more so and even extremely plush in the high end Platinum model.

 

 

 

2011 Toyota RAV4 daily family transport as well

The 2011 Toyota RAV4 is a mid-size crossover SUV that may appear compact but is spacious enough to seat seven. Its versatility enables it to serve as a daily family transport as well as a vacation hauler with a variety of storage spaces within the interior and a large cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded down. It provides a great deal of overall comfort and is easy to drive.

There are three trim levels available for the Toyota RAV4: the base, Sport and Limited. Each model comes with the option of a four cylinder or V6 engine and either front-wheel or all-wheel drive.

The base model features a limited-slip differential on front-wheel drive models, cruise control, air-conditioning, 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, accessories with full power, a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, a driver seat whose height is adjustable and an audio system with six speakers, CD player and an auxiliary audio jack. If a four-wheel drive model with the V6 engine is chosen, 17-cast aluminum wheels are added.

The Toyota RAV4 Sport model has bumpers that are color-keyed, a suspension tuning that is sportier and 18-inch cast aluminum wheels. Sport models with either engine and four-wheel drive also have heated mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and exterior details in chrome.

The Toyota RAV4 Limited has cast aluminum 17-inch wheels and the same suspension system as the base model. Additional features include heated mirrors, automatic headlights, roof rails, keyless entry and ignition, automatic climate control with two zones, and an upgraded audio system with CD changer with six-discs and satellite radio.

Specs:

The standard engine for the Toyota RAV4 is a 2.5 liter dual overhead cam 16-valve four cylinder engine that can produce 179 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a four-speed automatic.

An optional engine for all models is a 3.5 liter dual overhead cam 24-valve V6 that can produce 269 horsepower and 246 pound-feet of torque. This engine comes with a five-speed automatic transmission.

The fuel economy for the Toyota RAV4 is based on engine and drive type. The four cylinder engine with front-wheel drive is rated at 22 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway and 24 mpg combined. With four-wheel drive, fuel economy is rated at 21 mpg in the city, 37 mpg on the highway and 24 mpg combined. The V6 engine with front-wheel drive is rated at 19 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg combined with that rating being lowered by 1 mpg for each for the four-wheel drive model. The vehicle can tow up to 3,500 pounds with the optional towing package.

The interior of the Toyota RAV4 is simple and clean and of good quality. Typically the vehicle seats five but an optional third row of seats is available that is more suitable for children than adults. With all rear seats folded down, the maximum cargo capacity is 73 cubic feet.

The 2011 Toyota RAV4 handles well on the urban pavement with a tight suspension and steering that is electronically assisted to make driving the vehicle on a daily basis a very pleasant experience.