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Show Page 6 CLASSIHTD Fnday January 18, MARKETPLACE CHANCE ON LAST 2008 HYUNDAI Anti-loc- k Braking System Electronic Stability Control SONATA - & Quality i 0 0 9 Hyundai Powertraln Protection Quality Backed By Coverage America's Best Warranty Miles '"7 1) ) iv ; Hi i ' 1 i i ,, ,r "I ' i nil p For the model year 2008 Toyota hopes to repeat the success it had with the first generation Highlander by offering drivers with a vast array of options, including a hybrid drivetrain. The 2008 Toyota Highlander is available in the following grades: Base, Sport, and Limited, Hybridj and Hybrid Limited. All grades can be had with 2WD or 4WD. Like its predecessor, the new Highlander is based on a modified version of the same chassis used by the Toyota Camry and Toyota Avalon combined with a significantly revised suspension. Like other SUVs, the Highlander is versatile and provides a mixture of the qualities found in passenger cars along with the ground clearance an SUV can is equipped with a versatile 402040 split fold-dow- n second row that reclines and also slides fore and aft. third row bench Also standard is a seat. Efforts have been made make to dampen wind and road noise and make this Highlander quieter than before. Larger dimensions, additional curb weight, and a standard V6 engine may concern potential buyers who fear that these changes will negatively affect fuel consumption, but Toyota says that the new that the old Highlander will not be less one. In fact, Toyota claims that the new Highlander is in fact more efficient if using the 2008 EPA method, achieving 182420 for 2 WD models and provide. According to the Japanese maker, the 2008 Highlander provides "the most inclusive airbag coverage ever equipped in a Toyota vehicle," with a total of seven airbags designed to protect all three rows of passengers in the event of a collision, side r. Additional safety features that impact or all Highlanders come standard with are; Traction Control, anti-loc- k brakes, Electronic Brake-forc- e Distribution, Brake assist, and enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) which integrates all of the previously mentioned control features. All trims also come with Hill-Sta- rt Assist Control. All 4WD models have as standard equipment Highlander's available Downhill' Assist Control designed to reduce wheel lock and maintain a constant speed, which helps the driver maintain handling and steering control on slippery surfaces or whenever engine braking is not suf-ficient. , The new Highlander is larger than the previous model which equates to more room for passengers and cargo, and a slightly heavier car. There is a long list of standard comforts and available options with this new generation Highlander. Standard fea- 7 172319 for 4WD models (cityhighwaycombine mpg 2008 EPA Rating). er A engine is no longer available and a new, 270 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 engine mated to automatic powers all gas models of the a 2008 Highlander. This is a significant, 55 horsepower increase over the previous Highlander's V6. - Thanks to 248 lb.-f- t. of torque this new Highlander tows 2000 lbs, or it can tow up to 5000 lbs when equipped with the optional Tow prep package. VVT-- i, or dual independent variable valve timing with intelligence, maximizes output and efficiency of this new V6. Hybrid models come with a 3.3 liter V6 engine and the Highlander's advanced Hybrid Synergy Drive system which when working together also net 270 horsepower. All of this good news comes at an increase of 2 percent to 6 percent in price compared to the previous model. As usual, the 2008 Toyota Highlander comes with a comprehensive warrantee and a powertrain warrantee. Highlander's hybrid components are covered for 8 years, and 100,000 miles. 2006 Chevy COBALT ill rr i 2006 011020007 Kia RIO 166mo: 2006 Chevy 001080130 IVUHO. HHR rsv .... ! v T ..JLJLI -- J C,y 10108014 430 ifytoo. ir 02 Chevy Mmof SUBURBAN 4x4. lifted, custom. LT Umo. 03 Mitsu 2007 Dodge TAURUS - iim ij II OUTLANDER 'AWD, Ithr, snrf. 06 Mitsu 01OO7O71A 2007 Ford XLS f179o. ENDEAVOR LS AWD, huge warr. l67mo mtmj 05 Dodge 4x4 DURANGO SLT 04 Toyota TAC0MA Z9$mo. 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