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Toyota Highlander Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2012)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Toyota Highlander specs.

2012 Toyota Highlander Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr SUV
Wheelbase 109.8 in
Length 188.4 in
Width 75.2 in
Height 68.1 in
Curb Weight 3946 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
 

2012 Toyota Highlander 4-door SUV Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim Base SE Limited Hybrid Hybrid Limited
Standard Engine 2.7L I4
DOHC-4v
187 hp@5800
186 lb-ft@4100
2.7L I4
DOHC-4v
187 hp@5800
186 lb-ft@4100
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
234 lb-ft@4800
3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
234 lb-ft@4800
Optional Engine(s) 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
   
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic5-speed manually-shiftable automaticCVTCVT
Optional Transmission(s)5-speed manually-shiftable automatic5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWDAWDAWD  
Standard Tires245/65R17 tires245/65R17 tires245/55R19 tires245/65R17 tires245/55R19 tires
Optional Tires   245/50R19 tires 

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Toyota Highlander

2012 Toyota Highlander Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Extremely smooth and quick for a heavy vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
 

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2012 Toyota Highlander MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr SUV Base 28,240 25,783 810
4dr SUV SE 32,845 29,987 810
4dr SUV Limited 35,745 32,635 810
4dr SUV Hybrid 38,715 35,617 810
4dr SUV Hybrid Limited 44,370 40,598 810

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