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Old 04-23-2003, 08:56 AM
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whats a highlander???

i'm new to suv's and have no idea what a highlander is
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the toyota 4runner "highlander" is just another name for the 4runner sport edition, which is what it was renamed to in later years.

the toyota highlander is a whole new car. its an SUV on car frame, IFS and IRS. (independent suspension)

its more of a moms minivan than a offroading vehicle

but the highlanders v6 has 220hp!!
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HAHAHAHAHA, that's hella funny. Glad somebody posted it.
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wtf??? the highlanders v6 has 220??? why in the world did toyota leave use 3rd gen 4runners with only 190?
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3rd generation 4runners get 183, and the tacomas get 189

someone correct me if I'm wrong
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Originally posted by prolax13
wtf??? the highlanders v6 has 220??? why in the world did toyota leave use 3rd gen 4runners with only 190?

highlander 03 3.0v6 220hp 222tq
4runner 02 3.4v6 183hp 217tq
tacoma 03 3.4v6 190hp 220tq
4runner 03 4.0v6 245hp 282tq
4runner 03 4.7v8 235hp 320tq


there's a couple stats for ya. i researched all these from www.edmunds.com

you can get the complete list that i researched in this thread

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It got more because its built off the car platform as mentioned before and so they used a car engine. Its a carry over 3.0L unit from the RX300/EX300/Camry. The 3rd Gen 4Runner has had the 3.4L truck (ie taco/T100) engine which is an older design.
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Originally posted by L33T35T 4Runner
highlander 03 3.0v6 220hp 222tq
4runner 02 3.4v6 183hp 217tq
More hp and more torque from a smaller engine...

Umm, WHY?

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Originally posted by Sucellus


THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!

Except Toyota used the same name for two different vehicles. They used the Highlander name on The 4Runner for a little while to "test" it on the public for the release of the Highlander that exists in the current vehicle lineup.
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Originally posted by DuB
More hp and more torque from a smaller engine...

Umm, WHY?
newer technology?

the 3.4 was made in 96, the first year of the third gen (correct me if i'm wrong on the year of the engine)

this specific 3.0 with 220hp was designed probably in 99 or 2000. much better technology i'm guessing

the 3.0 is vvti. i dont think the 3.4 is
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The Highlander's torque while only slightly higher comes at a much higher RPM band. The 4Runner's similar torque # comes at a much more useful lower RPM range, espically for off-roading.
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Originally posted by jalaber
The Highlander's torque while only slightly higher comes at a much higher RPM band. The 4Runner's similar torque # comes at a much more useful lower RPM range, espically for off-roading.
doh! i forgot about taht


4runner - Max Horsepower: 4800 rpm Max Torque: 3600 rpm


highlander - Max Horsepower: 5800 rpm Max Torque: 4400 rpm

once again, taken from edmunds.com
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It's not about peak numbers anyway. I'd much rather have a "flat" torque curve. Especially off road.

narrow powerbands suck.
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Originally posted by L33T35T 4Runner
doh! i forgot about taht


4runner - Max Horsepower: 4800 rpm Max Torque: 3600 rpm


highlander - Max Horsepower: 5800 rpm Max Torque: 4400 rpm

once again, taken from edmunds.com
ahh, good point
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3rd gen 4Runner 3.4 supercharged, exhaust, deck plate

280hp?
Torque - a ton

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