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2004 Toyota Highlander - Specs

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Engine Specs
Powertrain Specs
Suspension Specs
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions
Vehicle Mass
Safety and Security




Engine 4-Cylinder V6
Type
2.4-liter, 4-cylinder, double-overhead cam, 16-valve with VVT-i 3.3-liter, six-cylinder, double-overhead cam, 24-valve with VVT-i
Bore and Stroke 3.48 x 3.78 inches 3.62 x 3.27 inches
Displacement 2,362 cc 3,311 cc
Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.8:1
Valve Train Twin-cam, 4-valve/cylinder Twin-cam, 4-valve/cylinder
Horsepower (SAE) 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm 230 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque 165 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm 242 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Ignition System Electronic, Toyota Direct Ignition Electronic, Toyota Direct Ignition
Fuel System SFI SFI
Recommended Fuel 87-octane unleaded 91-octane unleaded
Emission Control LEV ULEV

Powertrain V6 V8
2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
Drive configuration 2WD/4WD 2WD/4WD
Transmission 4-speed ECT automatic 5-speed ECT automatic
Gear ratios ( :1)
2WD
4WD
2WD
4WD
     1st
3.943
3.938
4.235
4.235
     2nd
2.197
2.194
2.360
2.360
     3rd
1.413
1.411
1.517
1.517
     4th
1.030
1.019
1.047
1.047
     5th
-
-
0.756
0.756
  Reverse
3.145
3.141
3.378
3.378
Differential
3.120
3.478
3.478
3.478

Suspension & Steering 2004 Toyota Highlander
Suspension Front Independent MacPherson strut with L-shaped lower arm with stabilizer arm
Rear Dual-link MacPherson struts
Stabilizer Bar Diameter Front 0.91 inches
Rear 0.63 inches
Steering Type Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Ratio 16.1:1/16.0:1 (2WD/4WD)
Turns (lock to lock) 2.98 turns
Turning circle 37.4 feet

Brakes 2004 Toyota Highlander
Front Type Ventilated discs
Diameter 11.6 inches
Swept Area 63.0 square inches
Rear Type Solid disc
Diameter 11.2 inches
Swept Area 40.3 square inches
Total Swept Area 103.3 square inches
Parking Foot applied pedal/ foot release
Brake Booster Type
Integral, vacuum

Wheels and Tires 2004 Toyota Highlander
Wheels Size 6.5 x 16 inches/ 6.5 x 17 (LTD only)
Type and Material Standard steel / optional aluminum alloy
Tires Size P225/70 R16 / P225/65 R17 (LTD only)
Type All-season steel-belted radial
Spare Full-size

Capacities 4-Cylinder V6
Engine Oil 4.3 quarts 5.0 quarts
Fuel Tank 19.8 gallons 19.1 gallons
Cooling System Standard 1.69 gallons 2.48 gallons
Opt. Towing Pkg. 1.85 gallons 2.61 gallons

Exterior Dimensions (inches) 2003 Toyota Highlander
Wheelbase 106.9
Overall Length 184.6
Overall Width 71.9
Overall Height (Roof rails standard for Limited) 2WD: (with/without roof rails) 67.9 / 65.8
4WD: (with/without roof rails) 68.3 / 66.1
Tread 2WD: (front / rear) 62.2 / 61.6
2WD: (front / rear) 62.0 / 61.2
Minimum Ground Clearance 2WD 6.9
4WD 7.3
Approach Angle With tow hitch 2WD 27°
4WD 21°
Departure Angle With tow hitch 2WD 28°
4WD 22°

Interior Dimensions (in.)
Front
Middle
Third Seat
Head room w/out mooonroof
40.0
39.8
32.3
with moonroof
38.6
38.9
32.3
Legroom
40.7
36.4
30.2
Shoulder room
57.9
57.0
53.2
Hip room
55.1
54.9
39.8
EPA Cargo Volume (cubic feet)
Behind rear sear (2 row model)
39.7
Rear seat folded (2 row model)
80.6
Behind rear seat (3 row model)
10.5
Middle and rear seat folded (3 row model)
80.6
EPA Interior Volume
144.4 cubic feet
Passenger Volume (cubic feet) 2 row model
104.7
3 row model
133.9
EPA Class
Mid-size SUV

Vehicle Mass (lbs) 4-Cylinder V6
Curb Weight 2WD 3,520 (w/3rd row seat 3,570) 3,650 (w/3rd row seat 3,705)
4WD 3,750 3,935
GVWR 2WD 5,360 5,360
4WD 5,360 5,360
Payload 2WD 1,840 (w/3rd row seat 1,790) 1,710 (w/3rd row seat 1,655)
4WD 1,270 1,425
Maximum Towing Weight 2,500 2,500
Maximum Tongue Weight 250 250

Safety Features
Dual front multi-stage airbags SRS*; Available driver and front passenger seat mounted side-impact airbags SRS* with front and second row side curtain air bags
Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions; Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) on driverÈs belt; Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractors (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts; three-point front seatbelts with adjustable shoulder anchors
Side-door impact beams
(ABS) with Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
ISOFIX CRS top tether anchor brackets for all rear seating positions on two row models and second on three row models and ISOFIX CRS anchor attachments located in the lower portion of the rear seat on two row models and 2nd row in three row models in the outer seating positions
Available daytime running lights
Pretensioners and force limiters on driver and front passenger seatbelts
ABS with EBD and brake assist
Head impact protection structure (A & B pillar trim panel)
Fuel cut system in a collision
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRAC)
*The Toyota driver, front passenger, front seat-mounted side-impact and overhead front and rear side curtain airbags are Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS). The driver and front passenger airbags are designed to deploy in severe (usually frontal) collisions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the vehicle exceeds the design threshold level. The side-impact and overhead front and rear side curtain airbags are designed to inflate in severe side-impact collisions. In all other accidents, the airbags will not inflate. To decrease the risk of injury from a deploying airbag, always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as possible from the airbag modules and do not lean against the door. Do not put objects in front of an airbag or around the seatback. Do not use rearward-facing child seats in any front passenger seat. The force of a deploying airbag SRS may cause serious injury or death. Please see the OwnerÈs Manual for further instructions.

EPA Fuel Economy
4-Cylinder V6
2WD 22 / 27 19 / 23
4WD 21 / 25 18 / 24

Basic Limited Warranty Coverage
3-year/36,000-mile Comprehensive
5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain
5-year/unlimited-mileage Corrosion Perforation