| TORRANCE, Calif. ??” Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. said it will begin selling a sport version of its Highlander midsize sport-utility vehicle later this month; it will also make four-wheel drive and its 3.3-liter V6 available in base Highlander models with two rows of seats for the first time. The Highlander Sport two-wheel-drive models will start at $28,345, including a $580 destination charge, the company said. Two-wheel-drive models with a third row will start at $29,195, including destination. The four-wheel-drive models will start at $29,815, including destination, while the four-wheel-drive models with a third row will start at $30,665, including destination. The Highlander Sport includes a color-keyed grille with chrome insert, chrome door handles, color-keyed mud guards, foglamps, chrome exhaust tip and 17-inch five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels. Standard interior features include chrome door handles, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, an eight-way power driver seat and AM/FM/cassette/CD with six speakers. What this means to you: Toyota hopes the new sport package will help jump-start Highlander sales, which have been sagging recently. Edmunds.com/Inside Line
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