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2nd Gen Highlander Owners Vehicle Information

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Welcome to the Highlander Owners Vehicle Information thread. This thread has been created at the suggestion of AXMACD so that we Highlander owners can write down the details about our Highlanders. That way when we seek help from other forum members they'll be able to see all the specifications and thus help out faster and better. Participation is voluntary, and fill out as much information as you like.

Please copy and paste the "template" below into your reply and fill in the blanks. Also, please feel free to add any additional information you feel necessary beyond what is offered in the template. When you've finished filling in your vehicle information, just click on Submit Reply and when the reply shows up at the top of the forum page just right-click on the web address and select copy, then paste that address into your signature file. I'd suggest naming the link in your sig file to something like My Vehicle Information so that we'll all know what the link means. If you have any questions regarding how to complete this process just send me a private message and I'll get back to you ASAP and help you out. Also, please do not reply to this thread with anything other than your vehicle information. Thanks!


Highlander or Kluger:
Year:
Engine Size:
Drivetrain:
Tires:
Sub-Model:
Exterior Color:
Interior Color/Material:
New/Used/CPO:
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications:
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications:
Observed fuel mileage: city/highway
Additional Information:

About Me:
Gender:
Location:




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#2 · (Edited)
TrailDust's 2008 Highlander

Highlander or Kluger: Highlander
Year: 2008
Engine Size: 3.5L V6
Drivetrain: 4WD/AWD
Tires: Yokohama Geolander A/T-S (255/65/17)
Sub-Model: Base
Exterior Color: Blizzard Pearl
Interior Color/Material: Charcoal
New/Used/CPO: New
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: None.
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications: K&N air filter
Observed fuel mileage: 19-20 city/26-28 highway
Additional Information: 3rd row seat removed and swapped out with another TN member for his storage bin, etc. No other mods planned at this time.

About Me: Off-roading, rock climbing, hiking, and photography nut...
Gender: Male
Location: California
 
#3 · (Edited)
Highlander or Kluger: Kluger
Year: 2008
Engine Size: 3.5L V6
Drivetrain: 4x4
Sub-Model: KX-S
Exterior Color: Silver Pearl
Interior Color/Material: Black/Leather
New/Used/CPO: New
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications:
- Nudge Bar
- Tow Kit
- Mud flaps
- Cargo barrier
- Cargo liner
- Front parking sensors
- Head Lamp Protectors
- Bonnet Protector
- Dodgey rubber mats
- Time bomb 2GR-FE engine rubber oil line (rubber replacement under recall, I mean customer service initiative)
- Dash Rattles
- Cracked Armrests
- A/C Odour
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications:
- Alpine PKG-RSE2 Rear Roofmount DVD
- Twin Light Force 170 Striker HID Driving Lights
- Thule Aerodynamic Roof Racks
- Philips X-treme Power Headlight Bulbs
- Additional 12v auxiliary outlets x 2
- Hot wire with switch to rear 12volt auxiliary outlet
- Removed plastic engine cover
- Mobil 1 SuperSyn 0W-40 Oil
- ClicOn Active Mobile Phone Cradle
- TomTom GO 910 GPS (window mounted)

About Me:
Gender: Male
Location: Brisbane, Australia

Photos of my vehicle can be viewed in The Official 2008+ Highlander Picture thread or my 2008 Toyota Kluger KX-S Gallery.
 
#4 ·
Highlander or Kluger: Highlander
Year: 2004
Engine Size: 3.5 V6
Drivetrain: Auto
Sub-Model: Limited 4x2
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color/Material: Leather
New/Used/CPO: Used
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications:
-Limited edition package-
-JBL System
-A lot

Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications:
-JET performance chip
-K&N Filter
-Hidden Hitch Class III
-dual transmission/oil cooler
-Pulstar Spark plugs
-Optima Yellow top
-Eclipse AVN726E
-6 1/2 Focal Components
-Boss Under-seat Sub
-Arc Audio KS125.4
-Compustar 2w900fmr Start/Alarm
Observed fuel mileage: 19/25

Additional Information: Just turned 52k.

Gender: Male
Location: Wyoming/California but always will be wyoming
 
#5 · (Edited)
Highlander or Kluger: Highlander
Year: 2009
Engine Size: 3.5L V6
Drivetrain: 2WD
Sub-Model: Base
Exterior Color: Blizzard Pearl
Interior Color/Material: Bisque/Sand Beige
New/Used/CPO: New

Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications:
Extra Value Package #2
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat
- Roof Rails
- Tonneau Cover
- Rear A/C
- Engine Immobilizer
- DRL Package
Owner Rewards Package
- Security System Upgrade
- Carpet Mat Set
- Rear Cargo Mat
- Color Keyed Splash Guards

Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications:
- Rear Bumper Protector (Toyota Part #00016-48005)
- Yakima Roof Rack
- Thule Evolution 1600 Cargo Box

Observed fuel mileage: 20-22 city/24-25 highway
Additional Information:

About Me:
Gender: Male
Location: Texas
 
#6 ·
Highlander or Kluger:
Year:2009
Engine Size: V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Sub-Model: Limited
Exterior Color: Salsa Red Pearl
Interior Color/Material: Leather/tan
New/Used/CPO: NEW
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications:Nav (hate it), moonroof, package #8
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications:Nav lock pick, Roof rails, brush guard, body bumpers, side rails, modified bulbs in headlamps.
Observed fuel mileage: city/highway 18.1/20.8
Additional Information: Have 7000 miles as of 1/10/10

About Me:
Gender:Male
Location:NJ
 
#7 ·
Highlander or Kluger: Highlander
Year: 2010
Engine Size: 3.5L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Sub-Model: SE
Exterior Color: Blizzard Pearl
Interior Color: Sand Beige
New/Used/CPO: New
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: None.
Observed fuel mileage: N/A

About Me: Father, Husband, Rookie Off-road racer...
Gender: Male
Location: Phoenix
 
#8 · (Edited)
Current one:

Highlander or Kluger: Highlander
Year: 2009
Engine Size: 3.3/Hybrid
Drivetrain: Hybrid AWD
Sub-Model: Limited
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color/Material: Ash leather
New/Used/CPO: Used
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: Nav system Pkg Code (NV), Alarm (PN), Auto Dual Zone AC (QC), Rear Auto AC (QR), Moonroof (SR), All Weather Mats (2R), Remote Eng Start (VR), Running Boards(RB)
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications:
Observed fuel mileage: city/highway One tank of gas so far- 25.2 combined (with some idling to warm up/stay warm) Edit: two tanks of gas now: avg 25.1 mpg.

Previous one:

Highlander or Kluger: Highlander
Year: 2008
Engine Size: 3.3/Hybrid
Drivetrain: Hybrid AWD
Sub-Model: Limited
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color/Material: Ash leather
New/Used/CPO: New
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: Auto dual frt A/C, Auto rear A/C, alarm, moonroof, carpeted mats
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications: Rear DVD player/monitor, Luggage rack crossbars
Observed fuel mileage: city/highway Average ran anywhere from 22 (winter or highway) to 27
Additional Information: Recently wrecked and totaled.

About Me:
Gender: Male
Location: Indiana
 
#9 ·
Highlander Info

Highlander or Kluger: - Highlander
Year: 2002
Engine Size: 3.0
Drivetrain: FWD
Sub-Model: Limited
Exterior Color: Sundown Red Pearl
Interior Color/Material: Ivory/Leather
New/Used/CPO: Used
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: Power Sun Roof; JBL Stereo with 6 disc CD & 8 speaker option; Heated power seats; Color keyed running boards; Gold accent stripe.
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications: Curt Mfg. Trailer Hitch.
Observed fuel mileage: city/highway 19/20 MPG City
Additional Information: 104,000 Miles when purchased

About Me: Ramon “Ray” Hill
Gender: Male, USMC mut & not your regular American (or so I have been informed)
Location: Currently living & working for NASA in Northern Alabama, USA. I am a child of the 60s California Surf Culture and have been everywhere man….. all throughout the US, Mexico, & Canada.

:Bruce:
 
#10 ·
Highlander or Kluger: Highlander Canadian Edition
Year: 2009
Engine Size: 3.5L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Sub-Model: Limited
Exterior Color: Wave Line Pearl
Interior Color/Material: Ash Grey
New/Used/CPO: New in April 2009
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: Class III Trailer Hitch, Factory Wiring Harness, Hood Deflector, Cargo Net
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications: Electronic Rust Protection
Observed fuel mileage: Mixed city/highway - 12-14 L/100km in summer (including towing a 2,000 lb tent trailer); 14-17 L/100km in winter (with winter tires)
Additional Information: Winter tires and rims - 245/65/R17 Yokohama Geolander tires on black steel rims

About Me: Dan Boudreau
Gender: Male
Location: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Of note, the Canadian Edition Highlander has lots of standard features that re not found on the American model, including (but not limited to, at least on my Limited) roof rack and rails, 5,000lb towing package, JBL 9 speaker stereo system with Bluetooth, leather heated seats, third row seating, cold weather package, etc.
 
#11 ·
skiskien

Highlander
2008
engine v6 hybrid
drivetrain AWD
model Limited
color Black
int color ash grey
JBL navi
Tow hitch cross bow
entertainment system
alarm
made in Japan

There are mayby 3 cars in the Netherlands,I hope to get alot info from hihy US.
male, live in the north of Holland.
 
#12 ·
Highlander or Kluger: Highlander
Year: 2010
Engine Size: 3.5L V6
Drivetrain: 4WD/AWD
Sub-Model: Base
Exterior Color: Magnetic Gray Metallic
Interior Color/Material: Ash Fabric
New/Used/CPO: New
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: Bluetooth, Cold Weather Package, Power Driver's Seat, Towing Package
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications: None
Observed fuel mileage: Don't know yet...
Additional Information:

About Me: Snow Wheelin' (in Tacoma), Off-roading (in Tacoma), mountain biking, hiking, and driving my wife to scenic/mountain areas (thus, the off-roading part) for her photography.
Gender: Male
Location: Northern California (East of Sacramento)
 
#13 ·
Highlander or Kluger: Highlander
Year: 2010
Engine Size: 3.5L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Sub-Model: SE
Exterior Color: Magnetic Grey
Interior Color/Material: Ash / Leather
New/Used/CPO: New
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: Mud Flaps, Bluetooth,
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications: Weathertech Cargo Area Protector
Observed fuel mileage: city/highway too early to tell yet
Additional Information:

About Me: Married / Engineer / Photographer / Birder / NY Giant Fan
Gender: Male
Location: Lehigh Valley in Eastern PA
 
#14 · (Edited)
Mike James' Highlander

Updated July 2016 with correct info.

Highlander or Kluger: Highlander
Year: 08
Engine Size: 3.5 v6
Drivetrain: 4wd
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color/Material: cloth/ brown
New/Used/CPO: Used
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: Heated mirrors, blade deicer (defrost grid under blades)
Observed fuel mileage: city/highway 20/22
Additional Information: Token family vehicle, hitch

About Me: Inside wholesale auto parts sales
Gender: Male
Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
 
#15 ·
Highlander or Kluger:
Year: 2010
Engine Size: 3.5L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Sub-Model: Limited
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color/Material: Ash Grey
New/Used/CPO: New
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: JBL-NAV/
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications:
Observed fuel mileage: city/highway 18-20/20-23
Additional Information:

About Me:
Gender: Male
Location: Rhode Island
 
#16 · (Edited)
Highlander or Kluger:
Year: 2011
Engine Size: 3.5L V6
Drivetrain: 4WD
Sub-Model: Limited
Exterior Color: Blizzard Pearl
Interior Color/Material: Sand Beige Leather
New
/Used/CPO:
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications:
EJ: JBL AM/FM, XM Radio, USB port, Bluetooth, Moonroof, etc..
TO: Towing prep
CT: Carpet/cargo mat - 3 row seating
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications:
Mudflaps, Body side moulding, Wheel locks, trailer hitch, Running boards, Thule roof rack w. cargo box
[/B][/COLOR]Observed fuel mileage: don't know yet
Additional Information:

About Me: married / empty nester / motorcycles, golf, photography
Gender: male
Location: Nashville

 
#17 · (Edited)
Highlander or Kluger:
Year:2010
Engine Size: 3.5-V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Sub-Model: Base
Exterior Color:Blizzard Pearl
Interior Color/Material: Tan/Leather
New/Used/CPO:New
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications:6-CD Changer/Leather/Tow Package/3rd row delete option with cargo bin.
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications: Gentex Homelink with temp/compass/Weathertech Floor Mats/Fogs/Blizzard Pearl Mud Flaps/Cargo Mat
Observed fuel mileage: city/highway Never checked
Additional Information: My avatar, my first love, my 1966 Austin Healy 3000 Mark III. Mine was Britsh Racing Green but could only find a red avatar.

About Me: Married/Empty NesterGender: Male
Location:Peachtree City, Ga
 
#18 ·
Highlander: Limited 4X4
Year: 2011
Engine Size:
Drivetrain:
Sub-Model:
Exterior Color: Sizzling Crimson
Interior Color/Material:Black
New/Used/CPO:New
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: Navigation, Towing
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications: Mud Guards, side molding, cross bars
Observed fuel mileage:
Additional Information:

About Me: Married
Gender: Male
Location: Northern CA
 
#19 ·
Highlander or Kluger: Kluger
Year: 2005
Engine Size: 3.3L V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Sub-Model: CV Sport
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Light grey
New/Used/CPO: Used
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: Nudge bar, cargo net
Observed fuel mileage: N/A

About Me: mid-20s outdoor adventurer
Gender: Male
Location: Canberra, Australia
 
#20 ·
Geoff's (Dantes Taco) Highlander

Highlander or Kluger: Highlander
Year: 2001
Engine Size: 1MZ-FE 3.0 L V6
Drivetrain: Automatic, AWD
Sub-Model: Limited Edition
Exterior Color: Black ("any colour so long as it's black")
Interior Color/Material: beige, leather & wood trim
New/Used/CPO: used - bought in Feb 2011 with only 116,000 km on it!
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: Bug deflector & Carbo Manager, rubber all-weather mats (all OEM)
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications: Amsoil Severe Gear 75W-90 in appropriate gearboxes
Observed fuel mileage: city/highway City too variable to report, highway ~ 11 L /100 km
Additional Information: Run dedicated Winter tires (Hakkapeliitta SUV R) on own set of rims during winter months. Really handles well with those.

About Me: Health Care Occupation / Tread Lightly Off-Roader
Gender: Male
Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
 
#21 · (Edited)
Highlander or Kluger: Highlander
Year:2009
Engine Size: 3.5 V6
Drivetrain: AWD
Sub-Model: Base
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color/Material: Grey Cloth
New/Used/CPO: NEW!
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: NONE so far
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications: 10.1" Android headunit; Center Armrest Organizer
Observed fuel mileage: never checked. dont drive it enough to worry about mileage.
Additional Information: 3rd Row Seating.

About Me: cars, motorcycles, gas powered devices for SPEED!
Gender: Male
Location: NY
 
#22 · (Edited)
Highlander or Kluger: Highlander
Year: 2012
Engine Size: 3.5 V6
Drivetrain: 2WD/FWD
Tires:
Sub-Model: Base
Exterior Color: Cypress Pearl
Interior Color/Material: Sand Beige Fabric
New/Used/CPO: New
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications: Tech Package
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications: Body Side Molding, Wheel Locks, Cargo Net – Envelope, Remote Engine Starter.
Observed fuel mileage: city/highway 17/24.8
Additional Information: Needed higher ground clearance due to our neighborhood always flooding. Just used as a DD.

About Me: Married to a Tundra DC Rock Warrior
Gender: Female
Location: Virginia
 
#23 ·
Highlander or Kluger:Highlander
Year:2012
Engine Size:2.7L
Drivetrain:FWD
Tires:17"
Sub-Model:Base
Exterior Color:Magnetic Grey Metallic
Interior Color/Material:Cloth/Grey
New/Used/CPO:New
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications:
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications:Curt Class 3 Hitch and wiring kit,4UCam 8909AZ Backup Cam
Observed fuel mileage: city/highway23/25
Additional Information:

About Me:
Gender:Male
Location:Nj
 
#24 · (Edited)
Highlander or Kluger: Highlander
Year: 2008
Engine Size: 3.5L 2GR-FE V6
Drivetrain: FWD 5 Speed Automatic
Tires: 245/55R19 Goodyear Assurance CS TripleTred
Sub-Model: Limited
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color/Material: Ash/Leather
New/Used/CPO: Used
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages:
  • Navigation System
  • JBL Audio System (before I installed a custom system
  • Power Liftgate
  • Rear A/C
  • Tow Prep Package
  • Cold Weather Package
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications:

Get ready for a LONG list :lol:

Audio
Overall System Description
Amplifiers
Speakers
Misc
Exterior
Interior
Lighting
Powertrain
Suspension
Misc Projects and Other Various Non-Maintenance Jobs


Observed fuel mileage: depends. I tow a lot (low teens to high single digits), 16-17 normally city, 20-23 highway (depends on gas and topography) Click my fuelly icon in my sig for more info.
About Me: car nut, general gear-head
Gender: Male
Location: Nashville, TN
 
#25 · (Edited)
Highlander or Kluger:Highlander
Year:2012
Engine Size:2.7L
Drivetrain:FWD
Tires:17"
Sub-Model:Base
Exterior Color:Magnetic Grey
Interior Color/Material:Ash/Cloth
New/Used/CPO:New
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications:
Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications:Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch, Light Kit, Superbumper,4UWeb Cam 8909AZ
Observed fuel mileage: city/highway23/25
Additional Information:

About Me:
Gender:Male
Location:NJ
 
#26 · (Edited)
Highlander or Kluger: Highlander (Canadian version)
Year:2012
Engine Size: 3.5L V6
Drivetrain: 5sp Auto AWD
Tires:Toyo A20 (245/55/19), General Altimax Arctic (245/65/17)
Sub-Model: Sport
Exterior Color: Magnetic Gray
Interior Color/Material: Black Leather
New/Used/CPO: New
Factory Installed (OEM) Options/Packages/Modifications:
- Step bar
- OEM 2" Trailer hitch/Receiver/Wiring Harness
- OEM all weather mats
- OEM cargo tray
- OEM sling mesh cargo organizer

Non-Factory Installed (Aftermarket) Options/Packages/Modifications:
- Wax-based undercoating/rustproofing
- Moda EB1 Silver alloys with General Altimax Arctic snows
- Kenwood DNX 6990HD headunit
- Blackvue dashcam
- Hella Supertone horns
- ATEQ Quickset TPMS programmer
- planned custom alignment (planned -1.5 camber front and back)

Observed fuel mileage: 12.9L/9L summer, 14.9/10L winter


About Me: Family of 5. Car enthusiast.
Gender: Male
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
 
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