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Toyota Highlander gets 2.7L four for '09, beats hybrid's highway mileage

For 2009, Toyota is granting its Highlander crossover a new base engine. Coming from the new Venza will be a 2.7-liter four cylinder powerplant that will be mated exclusively with a new six speed automatic transmission. Rated at 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, the new four banger will move the 4,000-pound 'ute to sixty in a little under 10 seconds, which isn't all that bad considering it's fuel mileage ratings of 20 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway. It should be noted that the hybrid model, which will still be available for ... Read more →

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