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2009 Toyota Highlander
A 5 to 7-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices and 4WD, AWD, and RWD availability.
2009 Toyota Highlander is a 5 to 7-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices. 2009 Toyota Highlander offers 4WD, AWD, and RWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters. 2009 Toyota Highlander is part of the generation spanning the 2008 through 2013 model years.
2TRIMS
Gas + HybridPOWERTRAINS
5–7SEATS
95.4 cu ftMAX CARGO
2009 model-year guide2TRIMS
Gas + HybridPOWERTRAINS
5–7SEATS
95.4 cu ftMAX CARGO
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AUTOUNITE VEHICLE GUIDE
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2009 Toyota Highlander is a 5 to 7-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices.
2009 Toyota Highlander offers 4WD, AWD, and RWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2009 Toyota Highlander is part of the generation spanning the 2008 through 2013 model years.
60-SECOND AUTOUNITE BRIEF
The 2009 Toyota Highlander, explained before the spec sheet.
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Ask AutoUnite about this vehicleWhat it is
2009 Toyota Highlander is a 5 to 7-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices.
The lineup decision
2009 Toyota Highlander has 2 named trims in the lineup shown here: Limited and Sport.
Power and efficiency
Powertrain choices shown for 2009 Toyota Highlander include Gas and Hybrid.
Living with it
The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary.
POWER & EFFICIENCY
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Powertrain choices shown for 2009 Toyota Highlander include Gas and Hybrid.
Gas / Hybrid4WD / AWD / RWDUp to 26 combined mpgUp to 270 hp
SPACE & EVERYDAY LIFE
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The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary.
7 seatsUp to 95.4 cu ft cargo
CHOOSE YOUR VERSION
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2009 Toyota Highlander has 2 named trims in the lineup shown here: Limited and Sport.
2 documented trimsFrom $10,000
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Start with what matters
2009 Toyota Highlander is a 5 to 7-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices.
2009 Toyota Highlander offers 4WD, AWD, and RWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2009 Toyota Highlander is part of the generation spanning the 2008 through 2013 model years.
How the lineup breaks down
2009 Toyota Highlander has 2 named trims in the lineup shown here: Limited and Sport.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
$10,000
Sport
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Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2009 Toyota Highlander include Gas and Hybrid.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include 4WD, AWD, and RWD.
up to 5,000 lb of towing in the highest documented version and up to 1,745 lb of payload in the highest documented version. Those are ceiling figures for the versions that carry the data, not promises for every trim.
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- Drive
- 4WD / RWD
- Power
- Up to 270 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 20 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 5,000 lb
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- Drive
- AWD
- Power
- Up to 270 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 26 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 3,500 lb
Interior, technology and everyday use
The feature census is not deep enough yet for a useful equipment summary. Missing equipment data is not treated as proof that the vehicle does or does not have a feature.
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 9 recalls, 29 complaints, and 286 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
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Crash-test observations, recalls, manufacturer communications and driver-assistance equipment are different evidence types. AutoUnite does not collapse them into an artificial score.
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What ownership looks like
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What changed for this model year
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