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2006 Toyota Highlander
The 2006 Toyota Highlander is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $52,850 for the base variant and topping out at $63,950 for the Limited variant.
There are 2 variants of the Highlander available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2003.
The 2006 Highlander was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
The Toyota Highlander is only available with a petrol engine that produces 172kW and 328Nm of torque. All variants feature 4x4.
- Retail Price
- $52,850 - $63,950†
- Transmission
- 5-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $52,850 - $63,950†
- Transmission
- 5-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Toyota Highlander
Features & Specs
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Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
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Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
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Safety & Security
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Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Available Variants
The Toyota Highlander comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Limited.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,690 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,825 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 410 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2006 Toyota Highlander
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Toyota Highlander is the base variant that starts from $52,850.
See all Toyota Highlander PricingThe most expensive Toyota Highlander is the Limited variant that starts from $63,950.
See all Toyota Highlander PricingThe best towing capacity of a Toyota Highlander is 2000 kg shared by all variants.
See all Toyota Highlander towing capacityThe largest Toyota Highlander is the base variant which measures 1825mm wide, 4690mm in length and sits 1735mm tall.
All variants of the Toyota Highlander have a maximum power of 172kW and 328nm of torque.
The Toyota Highlander is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Toyota Highlander is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2450 kg.
The Toyota Highlander uses Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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