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2007 Toyota Highlander: New side airbags now standard safety
equipment
TORONTO, Aug. 31 /CNW/ - The 2007 Toyota Highlander is the
vehicle of
choice for anyone who wants SUV space, functionality and driving
confidence
without sacrificing the style, handling and comfort of a premium
sedan. Now,
with front seat mounted side airbags and roll-sensing front and
rear head/side
curtain airbags standard on every Highlander sold in Canada, it
also protects
occupants better than ever before.
The conventionally-powered, four-wheel-drive Highlander is sold
in two
very well-equipped versions:
"Highlander is one of the most versatile vehicles on the road,
combining
a roomy, comfortable cabin, a refined ride, and the all-weather
confidence of
a four-wheel drive," said Tony Wearing, Managing Director of Toyota
Canada
Inc. "With the addition of side airbags as standard equipment
across the
lineup, we've made it even safer for owners to enjoy their
Highlanders."
As always, great value is also standard equipment. The
5-passenger 4WD V6
Highlander starts at $38,470. The 7-passenger 4WD V6 Highlander
starts at
$39,520.
2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER - PRODUCT DETAIL
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DRIVETRAIN
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The 4WD V6 Highlander, in both 5- and 7-passenger
configurations, is
equipped with a 6-cylinder engine with dual overhead camshafts and
four valves
per cylinder that produces 215 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 222
lb/ft of torque
at 3,600 rpm.
In fact, the 3MZ-FE-equipped Highlander is so efficient, thanks
to its
efficient design and Toyota's Variable Valve Timing-intelligent
VVT-i)
technology. Continuously variable VVT-i optimizes tuning
characteristics based
on engine speed and load, resulting in improved responsiveness,
power, torque
and fuel efficiency as well as reduced emissions. For a sport
utility vehicle,
the V6 Highlander is one of the most fuel-efficient in its class,
with
12.7 L/100 km in the city and 9.0 L/100 km on highway.
Harnessing the V6 power is a 5-speed automatic ECT
(Electronically-Controlled Transmission). ECT allows the Engine
Control Module
to manage shift decisions based on engine speed and load, so that
every shift
is precise and seamless. It also monitors throttle position, road
speed, power
requirements and operating temperature to efficiently direct gear
selection
and adjust shift points to driving demands.
REFINED, CONFIDENT HANDLING
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Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, including Traction
Control
(TRAC), is standard across the lineup. Using a yaw sensor in
conjunction with
the ABS and TRAC systems, VSC enhances cornering stability, using
both
throttle intervention and brakes to correct oversteer and
understeer.
Engine speed-sensing rack-and-pinion steering with variable
power assist
is standard equipment, as are all-season P225/70R16 radial tires
and a
full-sized spare tire.
Highlander's fully independent suspension uses front MacPherson
gas
struts and an anti-vibration subframe, plus coil springs with gas
shock
absorbers and stabilizer bar. The front shock absorbers also have
built-in
linear control valves and rebound springs for enhanced
maneuverability and
stable cornering performance.
Braking is provided by power-assisted, ventilated discs in
front and
solid discs in the rear. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is
standard,
enhanced with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake
Assist. EBD
adjusts for minute front to rear speed differences to prevent wheel
lockup.
Brake Assist interprets a fast application of the brake pedal as
emergency
braking and unobtrusively exerts additional brake pressure for
short,
controlled stops.
Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) are reduced with sound
absorbing and
vibration damping materials that isolate engine and road noise. An
Active
Control Engine Mount cancels out engine vibration during idle.
WELL-EQUIPPED TO GO ANYWHERE
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The Leather Package, which may be fitted to both the
5-passenger and
7- passenger Highlanders, includes:
SENSIBLE SAFETY
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Highlander's rigid, lightweight unibody structure provides
responsive
driving performance and exceptional occupant protection.
Front seat mounted side airbags and roll-sensing front and rear
head/side
curtain airbags are now standard across the Highlander lineup, as
are dual
front Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags. Highlander is
equipped with
an Occupant Classification Sensor for the front passenger seat that
deactivates the front passenger airbag for occupants who weigh less
than about
70 pounds.
Three-point seatbelts for all passengers and are standard.
Driver and
front passenger seats are equipped with seatbelt pre-tensioners and
force
limiters. There are two locations for Child Restraint Seats.
Acclaimed levels of passive safety are provided by an
impact-absorbing
body that helps disperse frontal and side impact forces before they
reach
occupants, and a high-strength structure that minimizes cabin
deformation. A
head impact structure designed into the roof pillars and rails
helps reduce
head injury in the event of a collision.
Highlander is equipped with Toyota's no deductible, no transfer
fee,
comprehensive warranty that covers the entire vehicle for 3
years/60,000
kilometres. Power train components are covered for 5 years/100,000
kilometres,
major emission control components for 8 years/130,000 kilometres
and corrosion
perforation for five years with unlimited distance.
Toyota also provides 24-hour Roadside Assistance for all
models; help is
just a phone call away at 1-888-TOYOTA-8. Roadside emergency
services include
battery boost, lockout service, fuel delivery, tire change,
winching, and even
towing. Optional Extended Care Protection (ECP) is also available,
which
includes travel planning and trip interruption assistance, vehicle
rental
help, lubrication maintenance, and mechanical protection of 17
major
mechanical component groups for up to 6 years/200,000 km.
The purchase of a new Toyota also includes a free membership in
Club
Toyota, an on-line service designed for customer convenience,
placing vehicle
ownership information at the customer's fingertips.
For further information: please email media@toyota.ca or contact: Wesley
Pratt, Public Relations Manager, Toyota Canada Inc., (416) 431-8333
Canada NewsWire