The 2012 Toyota Highlander gives owners a versatile SUV that can haul cargo, passengers or a combination.  The Highlander attains great fuel economy and offers great amenities for an enjoyable ride.  Families will love traveling in the SUV knowing all passengers are protected with Toyota’s premier safety technology.  The 2012 Highlander was awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s 2011 Top Safety Pick award.

The 2012 Toyota Highlander is available in five models: Highlander, SE, Limited, Hybrid, Hybrid Limited.

2012 Toyota Highlander

•  2.7-Liter Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 16-Valve 4-Cylinder with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence engine that produces 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque
• 20 mpg city/ 25 mpg highway
• 50/50 split third-row seat, center stow second-row seat, front and rear air conditioning, Fabric-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way adjustable driver's seat; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat, power windows and locks, Cargo area 12V auxiliary power outlet
• AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, auxiliary audio jack
• 17-inch alloy wheels, Lower grille with chrome accent, Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
• Optional 4WD 3.5L V6 engine (17 mpg city/ 22 mpg highway)

2012 Toyota Highlander SE

• 2.7-Liter Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 16-Valve 4-Cylinder with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence engine that produces 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque
• 20 mpg city/ 25 mpg highway
• Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats, power tilt/slide moonroof, multi-stage heated front seats, Multi-information display with integrated backup camera, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, Cargo area second-row-seat one-touch fold-flat levers
• SiriusXM Satellite radio, USB port with iPod connectivity, auto sound leveling, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth
• 17-inch alloy wheels, power liftgate, integrated fog lamps, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with folding feature, Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade, Windshield wiper de-icer, In-glass AM/FM antenna
• Optional 4WD 3.5L V6 engine (17 mpg city/ 22 mpg highway

2012 Toyota Highlander Limited

• 3.5-Liter Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 24-Valve V6 with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence engine that produces 270 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of toque
• 18 mpg city/ 24 mpg highway
• Wood-grain-style interior trim, 10-way power driver’s seat, three-zone automatic climate control, Smart Key system
• SiriusXM Satellite radio, USB port with iPod connectivity, auto sound leveling, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth
• Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with puddle lamps and folding feature, Chrome outside door handles, 19-inch alloy wheels, Chrome roof rails with black end caps
• Optional 4WD 3.5L V6 engine (17 mpg city/ 22 mpg highway)

2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

• 3.5-Liter Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 24-Valve V6 with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence engine that produces 280 horsepower
• 28 mpg city/highway
• Electronic on-demand 4WD, Easy-clean fabric-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat, LCD odometer display, metallic interior door handles, Overhead console with maplamps and conversation mirror
• SiriusXM Satellite radio, USB port with iPod connectivity, auto sound leveling, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth
• Unique Hybrid Grille, hybrid synergy drive, Color-keyed power outside mirrors with folding feature, 17-inch alloy wheels,

2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

• 3.5-Liter Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 24-Valve V6 with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence engine that produces 280 horsepower
• 28 mpg city/highway
• Wood-grain-style interior trim, 10-wy power driver’s seat, three-zone automatic climate control, Smart Key system,
• SiriusXM Satellite radio, USB port with iPod connectivity, auto sound leveling, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth
• Chrome roof rails with black end caps, 19-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, Chrome outside door handles, Hybrid Synergy Drive

Standard Safety Features

• Front advanced airbag system
• Front seat-mounted side airbags
• Driver knee airbag and all-row roll-sensing side curtain airbags
• Child-protector rear door locks
• Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
• Tire Pressure Monitor System

Optional 2WD 3.5L V6 Engine

• 3.5-Liter Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 24-Valve V6 with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence that can produce 270 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque
• 18 mpg city/ 24 mpg highway
• Upgrade available on Highlander, and Highlander S

The Highlander comes with the multi-function second row which helps families to utilize the Highlander for all occasions and arrangements.  The 2012 Toyota Highlander offers great performance, safety, comfort, and features to make family travel easy as possible.

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