2nd gen Toyota Highlander 2008–2013

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Bigger, with a 270 hp 3.5L V6 as standard and seats for seven, a 2.7L four from 2009, and a Hybrid on the new body.

What it came with

Motors: Three electric motors^5,6
Transmissions: 5-speed automatic^1,2, 6-speed automatic², Continuously variable^5,6
Drivetrains: Front-wheel drive^1,2, All-wheel drive^1,2, Hybrid all-wheel drive^5,6
Trims: Base^1,2, Sport (2008–2010)^1,7,2, SE^7,2, Limited^1,2, Hybrid^5,6
Packages: Third-row delete¹, Towing prep package², Cold Weather package⁶, Leather package⁶

Model codes: XU40; GSU40 on a 2008–2010 Limited³
Built at: Princeton, Indiana, for gas models from late 2009, the first Highlanders built in the US; Hybrids came from Japan^3,8
Seats: Seven, or five without the third row¹
Towing: Up to 5,000 lb; 3,500 lb for the Hybrid (2011)^2,6

2008 A full redesign, with the 3.5L V6 as the only engine, a 5-speed automatic and seats for seven. The Hybrid is redesigned too.^1,5
2009 A 2.7L four-cylinder, by Wikipedia.³
2010 No changes recorded.
2011 New styling at both ends, a 50/50 split third row and rear climate controls on the base and SE, and the Sport dropped. The Hybrid moves to a 3.5L V6 with 280 hp combined.^2,6
2012 No changes recorded.
2013 No changes recorded.