Compare 2012 Toyota Highlander specifications by trim levels
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Highlander is a 7-seat SUV from Toyota, which first hit the market back in 2001.
With the price tag ranging from $28,240 to $37,195, the Toyota Highlander faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Cadillac SRX.
The Toyota Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Toyota Highlander boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 22 to 25 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 75.20mm x 188.40mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2012 Toyota Highlander
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Fuel Tank: 19.2 gal
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Wheelbase: 109.8 in
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MPG: 20 city/25 hwy
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0-60 mph: 9.6 sec
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Ground clearance: 8 in
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Towing: 1500 lbs
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Towing capacity: 1500 lbs
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Curb: 3946 lbs
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Tires: P245/65SR17.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 10.3 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 7
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 188.4 x 75.2 x 68.1
2012 Toyota Highlander Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Toyota Highlander is offered in 8 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Toyota Highlander safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Toyota Highlander specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style SUV
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Horsepower 187 hp @ 5800 –
270 hp @ 6200 -
Torque 186 lb-ft. –
248 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.7 - 9.6 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.1 - 17.3 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 188.4 in
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Width 75.2 in
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Height 68.1 in
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Wheelbase 109.8 in
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Curb Weight 3946 lbs
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GVWR 5500 lbs
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Towing capacity 1500 lbs
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Ground clearance 8 in
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Turning radius 19.4 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 7
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Passenger volume 146
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 19.2 gal
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City 17 - 20 mpg
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Combined 20 - 23 mpg
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Highway 22 - 25 mpg
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Highway range 422.4 - 480 mi
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Specifications 
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Exterior length | |||
| 188.40 in | 188.40 in | 188.40 in | 188.40 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 75.20 in | 75.20 in | 75.20 in | 75.20 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 68.10 in | 68.10 in | 69.30 in | 69.30 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 187 | 270 | 187 | 270 |
| Torque | |||
| 186 | 248 | 186 | 248 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 20 mpg | 18 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 25 mpg | 24 mpg | 25 mpg | 24 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 9.60 seconds | 7.30 seconds | 9.60 seconds | 7.30 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 17.30 seconds | 15.70 seconds | 17.30 seconds | 15.70 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 81 mph | 89 mph | 81 mph | 89 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 58 mph | 58 mph | 58 mph | 58 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.54/4.13 " | 3.70/3.27 " | 3.54/4.13 " | 3.70/3.27 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3946.00 lbs | 4045.00 lbs | 3946.00 lbs | 4045.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 5500.00 lbs | 5800.00 lbs | 5500.00 lbs | 5800.00 lbs |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
| 1500.00 lbs. | 2000.00 lbs. | 1500.00 lbs. | 2000.00 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 109.80 in | 109.80 in | 109.80 in | 109.80 in |
| Front track | |||
| 64.00 " | 64.00 " | 64.00 " | 64.00 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 64.20 " | 64.20 " | 64.20 " | 64.20 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 19.40 | 19.40 | 19.40 | 19.40 |
| Ground clearance | |||
| 8.00 in | 8.00 in | 8.00 in | 8.00 in |
| Front legroom | |||
| 43.20 in | 43.20 in | 43.20 in | 43.20 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 38.30 in | 38.30 in | 38.30 in | 38.30 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 40.60 in | 40.60 in | 39.70 in | 39.70 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 40.10 in | 40.10 in | 40.10 in | 40.10 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 56.50 in | 56.50 in | 56.50 in | 56.50 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 59.70 in | 59.70 in | 59.70 in | 59.70 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 59.50 in | 59.50 in | 59.50 in | 59.50 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 10.30 cu.ft. | 10.30 cu.ft. | 10.30 cu.ft. | 10.30 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 95.40 cu.ft. | 95.40 cu.ft. | 95.40 cu.ft. | 95.40 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 146 cu.ft. | 146 cu.ft. | 146 cu.ft. | 146 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 19.20 gal. | 19.20 gal. | 19.20 gal. | 19.20 gal. |
| Third row legroom | |||
| 29.90 " | 29.90 " | 29.90 " | 29.90 " |
| Third row headroom | |||
| 36.30 " | 36.30 " | 36.30 " | 36.30 " |
| Third row hip room | |||
| 42.30 " | 42.30 " | 42.30 " | 42.30 " |
| Third row shoulder room | |||
| 55.00 " | 55.00 " | 55.00 " | 55.00 " |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 |
Limited V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Limited V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Exterior length | |||
| 188.40 in | 188.40 in | 188.40 in | 188.40 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 75.20 in | 75.20 in | 75.20 in | 75.20 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 69.30 in | 68.10 in | 69.30 in | 69.30 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
| Torque | |||
| 248 | 248 | 248 | 248 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 18 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 24 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 7.30 seconds | 6.70 seconds | 6.70 seconds | 6.70 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 15.70 seconds | 15.10 seconds | 15.10 seconds | 15.10 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 89 mph | 86 mph | 86 mph | 86 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 58 mph | 57 mph | 57 mph | 57 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.70/3.27 " | 3.70/3.27 " | 3.70/3.27 " | 3.70/3.27 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 4255.00 lbs | 4266.00 lbs | 4266.00 lbs | 4464.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 5800.00 lbs | 6000.00 lbs | 6000.00 lbs | 6000.00 lbs |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
| 2000.00 lbs. | 2000.00 lbs. | 2000.00 lbs. | 2000.00 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 109.80 in | 109.80 in | 109.80 in | 109.80 in |
| Front track | |||
| 64.00 " | 64.00 " | 64.00 " | 64.00 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 64.20 " | 64.00 " | 64.00 " | 64.00 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 19.40 | 19.40 | 19.40 | 19.40 |
| Ground clearance | |||
| 8.00 in | 8.00 in | 8.00 in | 8.00 in |
| Front legroom | |||
| 43.20 in | 43.20 in | 43.20 in | 43.20 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 38.30 in | 38.30 in | 38.30 in | 38.30 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 39.70 in | 40.60 in | 39.70 in | 39.70 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 40.10 in | 40.10 in | 40.10 in | 40.10 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 56.50 in | 56.50 in | 56.50 in | 56.50 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 59.70 in | 59.70 in | 59.70 in | 59.70 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 59.50 in | 59.50 in | 59.50 in | 59.50 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 10.30 cu.ft. | 10.30 cu.ft. | 10.30 cu.ft. | 10.30 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 95.40 cu.ft. | 95.40 cu.ft. | 95.40 cu.ft. | 95.40 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 146 cu.ft. | 146 cu.ft. | 146 cu.ft. | 146 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 19.20 gal. | 19.20 gal. | 19.20 gal. | 19.20 gal. |
| Third row legroom | |||
| 29.90 " | 29.90 " | 29.90 " | 29.90 " |
| Third row headroom | |||
| 36.30 " | 36.30 " | 36.30 " | 36.30 " |
| Third row hip room | |||
| 42.30 " | 42.30 " | 42.30 " | 42.30 " |
| Third row shoulder room | |||
| 55.00 " | 55.00 " | 55.00 " | 55.00 " |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 |
Interior Features
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Limited V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Limited V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| 2820 | 2825 | 2825 | 2820 |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Exterior Features
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Front tires | |||
| P245/65SR17.0 BSW AS | P245/65SR17.0 BSW AS | P245/65SR17.0 BSW AS | P245/65SR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 17" machined aluminum | 17" machined aluminum | 17" machined aluminum | 17" machined aluminum |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
Limited V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Limited V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Antenna | |||
| 3396 | 3393 | 3396 | 3396 |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – |
| Front tires | |||
| P245/55SR19.0 BSW AS | P245/65SR17.0 BSW AS | P245/65SR17.0 BSW AS | P245/55SR19.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 19" painted aluminum | 17" machined aluminum | 17" machined aluminum | 19" painted aluminum |
Seats
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Standard seating | |||
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Limited V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Limited V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Front seat type | |||
| 2989 | 2989 | 2989 | 2989 |
| Standard seating | |||
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Entertainment System
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd row LCD screen | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Limited V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Limited V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Radio | |||
| 3149 | 3131 | 3149 | 3149 |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Safety and Security Features
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Door curb lights | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Limited V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Limited V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| 3214 | 3214 | 3214 | 3214 |
| Door curb lights | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Mechanical Features
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 4.36 | 3.48 | 4.36 | 3.48 |
Limited V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Limited V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Engine | |||
| 4788 | 4788 | 4788 | 4788 |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.48 | 3.48 | 3.48 | 3.48 |
Other Specs
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 1500 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |
Limited V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
Base V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
SE V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
Limited V6 4dr All-wheel Drive |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 6200 | 6200 | 6200 | 6200 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. |