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2008 Toyota Highlander Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in |
| Length | 188.4 in |
| Width | 75.2 in |
| Height | 68.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 Toyota Highlander 4-door SUV Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | Base | Sport | Limited | Hybrid | Hybrid Limited |
| Standard Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 | 3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 209 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@3600 | 3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 209 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@3600 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | CVT | CVT |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD | AWD | ||
| Standard Tires | 245/65R17 tires | 245/55R19 tires | 245/55R19 tires | 245/65R17 tires | 245/55R19 tires |
| Optional Tires | 245/55R19 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Engine was quiet and felt powerful; transmission shifted smoothly see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seamless 5 speed AT matched perfectly to the 270hp V6 see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Quiet, strength, streightness - and economically too see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great performance, acceleration, handling see full Toyota Highlander review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2008 Toyota Highlander.
2008 Toyota Highlander MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr SUV | Base | 26,760 | 23,883 | 745 |
| 4dr SUV | Sport | 29,410 | 26,241 | 745 |
| 4dr SUV | Limited | 32,900 | 29,281 | 745 |
| 4dr SUV | Hybrid | 34,200 | 30,780 | 745 |
| 4dr SUV | Hybrid Limited | 40,450 | 36,202 | 745 |
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