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2011 Toyota Highlander Review and Prices

May 30th, 2010

About 2011 Toyota Highlander

The arrival of the 2011 Toyota Highlander marks a new phase in the series and the manufacturers have done their best to introduce refreshing styling changes to suit the needs and tastes of modern drivers. To learn more of the new incorporations to this model, you can get more details below.

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The styling elements of Toyota Highlander 2011 have incorporated  minor changes in the tail styling revisions to deliver the second-generation Highlander models into the market.  The new 2011 Toyota highlander is larger than the first generation 2011 Toyota Highlander.

On the interior, it comes with a third row seating room ideal for your kids. However, the first- and second-row seating are topnotch. The unibody design featured by this vehicle also contributes to a weight loss to increase fuel economy by reducing wind resistance. It also leads to lower external size leading to other benefits such as maneuverability.

Mechanical-wise, the 2011 Toyota Highlander will once again offer 4- to 6-cylinder engine along with an all-wheel and front-wheel drive systems option. The engine power has been expanded for this model can deliver 187 horsepower.

Pro’s of 2011 Toyota Highlander

*Unique styling and design that combines comfort and practicality

*The 2011 model marks the high-tech credentials to set new standard for the series

*Unibody structure delivers smooth driving and fuel economy

*Considered as all-weather traction-enhancer that makes it ideal for off road driving

*The 2011 Highlander model equipped with new and standard safety features

*Lots of entertainment features for a fun, long drive

Con’s of 2011 Toyota Highlander

*There is really no major drawback to this vehicle model, especially at the price. Indeed, experts believe there is a lot more life left to the second-generation Toyota Highlander models.

Pricing Details

Toyota has not released the details for the prices of the 2011 Toyota Highlander lineup yet by the time of this review. However, it is expected that prices will be slightly raised as compared to the 2010 model due to the incorporation of standard and additional features, along with a major facelift given for this product. Starting with last year’s model though, Toyota has broken their own tradition of delivering annual increase to the prices of their model introductions such that it has maintained the 2009 prices. The same thing remains to be seen for this year’s releases, although base price range is expected to be approximately around $28,200 to $33,870.

The Bottom Line

The 2011 Toyota Highlander is the best choice for anyone looking to purchase a large-capacity crossover vehicle that incorporates features of various genres. This is a genious combination of a minivan and SUV, thus making it ideal for mid-sized to large families. It comes with a more masculine appeal and versatile seating than a minivan, while it offers the brawny durability and off-road driving capacity of an SUV. Hence, any buyer looking to get a valuable bargain would be pleased with its very affordable price range.

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2011 Toyota Venza Review and Prices

May 28th, 2010

About 2011 Toyota Venza

Toyota has been manufacturing all types of vehicles for several years now and they are surely aware of what makes up a reliable and practical vehicle that would suit any driver’s needs. But the 2011 Toyota Venza is in for an interesting position as it arrives to the market this year. To learn more details about this vehicle and whether this makes a good candidate for a new vehicle purchase, find out more below.

There are no drastic changes in the style for the 2011 Toyota Venza model, as it remains to be a four-door wagon equipped with basic chassis design. In fact, it is comparable to the Toyota Camry as it offers the same wheelbase although the overall body is nearly an inch shorter from the Camry. But its biggest distinction would have to be the masculinity that this design offers, which were missing from some other Toyota models that have come before this one.

But the carry over from the 2009 model is not limited to styling as the same goes for the mechanical features. The base engine for the 2011 Toyota Venza is a 2.7-liter, four-cyli nder engine that can produce a maximum horsepower of 182. You can also choose between an all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive system; however, the low-range gearing makes it unsuitable for off-road driving.

Pro’s of 2011 Toyota Venza

*Although Toyota is not quite known for introducing aesthetically pleasing vehicle designs, this one is different as it proves to be quite a looker!
*The passenger seats and roomy interiors deliver optimum comfort even for long rides.

*The dashboard design is innovative, user-friendly, and attractive.

Con’s of 2011 Toyota Venza

*Some users are worried about the lack of reliability when it comes to unintended acceleration, which also raises some issues on safety.

*Although this vehicle improve off-road capability with incorporating big tires, it does impact overall ride quality.

*Those who are seated at the rear must learn how to put up with the road noise, since this vehicle lacks the capacity to mellow them down.

Pricing Details

The manufacturers have claimed that interested buyers of the 2011 Toyota Venza can expect slight increase in price in comparison to the preceding model. To be more specific, you can get an average of $300 increase from the price point. But specific prices will vary according to the engine type and whether you have the AWD or front-wheel drive systems. This will therefore raise the price range for this model to be somewhere between $27,025 and $30,355.

The Bottom Line

Lately, Toyota has decided to recall some of the models they have released into the market due to safety concerns. So, you should give it some serious thought if you are planning to buy the 2011 Toyota Venza for your option as a family station wagon. But you find that to be of no issue at all, then the vehicle’s quintessential 21st century wagon design and appeal makes it a worthy vehicle to purchase. If for anything else, then you need to closely inspect this model and compare it with other vehicles of the same genre before proceeding.

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