GDIzen Neutral Newbie January 5, 2004 Share January 5, 2004 Toyota unveils all-new Highlander Hybrid SUV at Detroit Toyota Motor USA has issued the following press release: The all-new 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) made its world premiere at a press conference today at the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The press conference also featured the unveiling of the FTX full-size pickup concept truck, offering a glimpse into Toyota's future full-size truck strategy. "The Highlander Hybrid is the world's first seven-passenger hybrid SUV and marks the launch of a second all-new hybrid vehicle from the Toyota Division," said Jim Press, executive vice president and COO, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. "The addition of a hybrid system in our best-selling SUV provides further evidence that Toyota's commitment to hybrid technology will continue to run deep and wide." Like the popular four-cylinder Prius gas-electric hybrid, the 3.3-liter V6-equipped Highlander Hybrid will be powered by a new version of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain. The system was specifically developed to meet the load-carrying requirements of a mid-size SUV. The system features a larger-capacity battery that will deliver nearly double the power of the battery in the Prius. An all-new high-speed electric motor will operate at twice the speed and deliver more than twice the power as the motor in the Prius. With combined peak-system power projected at approximately 270 horsepower, the new system will improve upon the V6 Highlander's already impressive less-than-eight-second zero-to-60 acceleration. In addition to providing the fuel economy of a four-cylinder compact sedan, the Highlander Hybrid will offer the versatility, refinement, and comfort demanded in a mid-size SUV. Highlander Hybrid will come standard-equipped with front-wheel-drive and offer electric four-wheel-drive with intelligence (4WD-i). Models with 4WD-i are equipped with front and rear electric motors that will deliver balanced power to all four wheels, providing instantaneous acceleration. To enhance safety and all-weather capability, the Highlander Hybrid will feature a Vehicle Dynamic Management (VDM) system. Monitoring a variety of sensors, the system is capable of anticipating pending vehicle stability problems and then correcting the situation with a combination of braking and throttle control. The new VDM system is less obtrusive than conventional VSC but acts quicker and more effectively. Additional safety features include a tire pressure warning system, and optional front seat-mounted side airbags and front- and second-row curtain side airbags. The Highlander Hybrid will feature three rows of seats that will include rear privacy glass, a rear heater system, and rear seat cupholders. "Walk-in" steps and a second-row sliding seat make it easy to enter and exit the third row. The third-row seat also folds completely flat into the floor to create added cargo space. The second-row 60/40 split-fold seat also reclines and folds forward flat for added comfort and utility. The exterior styling will be freshened with the addition of a new front grille and bumper, and rear LED tail lamps. The Highlander Hybrid will also ride on 17-inch alloy wheels. "The Highlander Hybrid will join the Prius in early 2005, with the Lexus RX hybrid arriving toward the end of this year," said Press. "The trio will not only give consumers a broadband of hybrid-powered choices, it will firmly establish this important new technology in the hearts and minds of mainstream consumers." ****************** ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Neutral Newbie January 5, 2004 Share January 5, 2004 Bro new target? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDIzen Neutral Newbie January 5, 2004 Author Share January 5, 2004 nope too damn big... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear January 5, 2004 Share January 5, 2004 Not very big what...its called the "Kluger" in Oz...quite alright the size.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lester Neutral Newbie January 5, 2004 Share January 5, 2004 THink it's Kruger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Neutral Newbie January 5, 2004 Share January 5, 2004 PI sells it in Singapore leh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear January 5, 2004 Share January 5, 2004 Its Kluger http://www.kluger.toyota.com.au/Kluger/HomePage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic January 5, 2004 Share January 5, 2004 look like the forestor leh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalanx Neutral Newbie January 5, 2004 Share January 5, 2004 Yah boy, was about to post that... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wh1tehat Neutral Newbie January 5, 2004 Share January 5, 2004 My question is "When is the next Celica coming out?" The current model has been ard since 1999, and facelifted in 2002. Concept oso pee boh... hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDIzen Neutral Newbie January 6, 2004 Author Share January 6, 2004 Check Jap Toyota web site? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDIzen Neutral Newbie January 6, 2004 Author Share January 6, 2004 Some resemblance but I feel its more towards Lexus RX470 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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