Is the 2012 Toyota Highlander a good car?
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How do people like the 2012 Toyota Highlander?
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Review
Bought LTD AWD fully loaded except for tow package. Wonderful ride, fun to drive. Compared Honda Pilot but it's ride was more truck-like and driver seat didn't raise up high enough for spouse to see over dash "hump" on Pilot. But wondering what Toyota engineers were thinking?? Rain/water drip down on passenger seats when doors open (no drip edge). Bumper step/protector strip doesn't thus you get scratches on edges. Can't program GPS system while moving (not even passenger). Sirius radio reception terrible and doesn't show as much of the song/title/info as my $30 cheapie add-on in my other car. Love 2-yr free routine maintenance & 8-year/100,000mile/$0 ded extended warranty I bought.
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What options are available on the 2012 Toyota Highlander?
Available Toyota Highlander 2012 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: XLE, Limited, Limited Platinum, Base, SE, LE Plus, LE, Sport, V6, Plus
Exterior Colors: Blizzard Pearl, Predawn Gray Mica, Midnight Black Metallic, Celestial Silver Metallic, Ooh La La Rouge Mica, Shoreline Blue Pearl, Attitude Black Metallic, Silver Sky Metallic, Black, Classic Silver Metallic, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Toasted Walnut Pearl, Alumina Jade Metallic, Salsa Red Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic, Nautical Blue Metallic, Bluestone Metallic, Creme Brulee Mica, Cypress Pearl, Sizzling Crimson Mica, Sonora Gold Pearl, Sandy Beach Metallic, Indigo Ink Pearl, Super White, Blue Streak Metallic, Moulin Rouge Mica, Vintage Gold Metallic, Oasis Green Pearl, Millennium Silver Met, Crystal White Pearl, Electric Green Mica, Sundown Red Pearl, Wave Line Pearl
Interior Colors: Black leather, Ash leather, Almond leather, Ash cloth, Black premium leather, Ash premium leather, Ash leatherette/cloth, Sand Beige cloth, Black cloth, Black leatherette/cloth, Ivory, Almond premium leather, Saddle Tan leather, Ash premium cloth, Sand Beige leather, Sand Beige premium leather, Almond leatherette/cloth, Ivory cloth, Gray, Sand Beige premium cloth, Black premium cloth, Charcoal, Parchment/Ecru leatherette/cloth, Ash
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Third-row seating, AWD/4WD, Aux Audio Inputs, Trip Computer, Power Driver Seat, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, Auto Climate Control, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Alarm, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Sunroof/Moonroof, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Navigation, Keyless Entry/Start, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Blind Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Post-collision safety system, Cooled Seats, Parking sensors, 3500lb Towing Capacity, 360-degree camera, Remote Start, Upgraded Stereo, Rear Entertainment System, 2500lb Towing Capacity, Towing Hitch
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive, four wheel drive
