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Quick notes on Toyota Highlander transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 AT, CVT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 6300 rpm
    • Average torque: 297 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1995 kg / 4399 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2895 kg / 6383 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2020 Toyota Highlander through generations

  • 3.5 V6 —8 AT (357 Nm)
  • 2.5 —CVT (237 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.5 V6 8 AT—6600 rpm.
  • 2.5 CVT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.5 V6 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6600 rpm. 69%
    2.5 Automatic CVT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 3.5 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.5
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Toyota Highlander transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 8 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6200 rpm
      • Average torque: 305 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1937 kg / 4271 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2792 kg / 6156 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2017 Toyota Highlander through generations

  • 2.7 —6 AT (252 Nm)
  • 3.5 V6 —8 AT (358 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.7 6 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 3.5 V6 8 AT—6600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.7 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 96%
    3.5 V6 Automatic 8 AT Front wheel drive 6600 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 2.7
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.5 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Toyota Highlander transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: CVT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5900 rpm
      • Average torque: 295 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2043 kg / 4505 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2943 kg / 6489 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 Toyota Highlander through generations

  • 3.5 V6 —CVT (337 Nm)
  • 2.7 —6 AT (252 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.5 V6 CVT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.7 6 AT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.5 V6 CVT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.7 6 AT—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.5 V6 Automatic CVT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 91%
    2.7 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.5 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.7
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Toyota Highlander transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, CVT
      • Average acceleration: 8.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5800 rpm
      • Average torque: 292 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1903 kg / 4196 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2758 kg / 6081 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Toyota Highlander through generations

  • 2.7 —4 AT (252 Nm)
  • 3.3 V6 —CVT (287 Nm)
  • 3.5 V6 —CVT (337 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.7 4 AT—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.3 V6 CVT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.5 V6 CVT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.7 4 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 3.3 V6 CVT—5600 rpm.
  • 3.5 V6 CVT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.7 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 96%
    3.3 V6 Automatic CVT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 96%
    3.5 V6 Automatic CVT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.7
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.3 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.5 V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears CVT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Toyota Highlander transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5657 rpm
      • Average torque: 276 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1717 kg / 3786 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2482 kg / 5473 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2001 Toyota Highlander through generations

  • 2.4 16V —4 AT (221 Nm)
  • 2.4 i 16V 4WD —4 AT (221 Nm)
  • 3.0 i V6 24V 4WD Limited —4 AT (301 Nm)
  • 3.3 i V6 24V —5 AT (301 Nm)
  • 3.0 V6 24V —4 AT (301 Nm)
  • 3.3 i V6 24V 4WD —5 AT (301 Nm)
  • 3.3 i V6 24V Hybrid —5 AT (287 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.4 16V 4 AT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.4 i 16V 4WD 4 AT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 i V6 24V 4WD Limited 4 AT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 V6 24V 4 AT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.3 i V6 24V Hybrid 5 AT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.4 16V 4 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.4 i 16V 4WD 4 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 3.0 i V6 24V 4WD Limited 4 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 3.3 i V6 24V 5 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 3.0 V6 24V 4 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 3.3 i V6 24V 4WD 5 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 3.3 i V6 24V Hybrid 5 AT—5600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4 16V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 96%
    2.4 i 16V 4WD Automatic 4 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 96%
    3.0 i V6 24V 4WD Limited Automatic 4 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 96%
    3.3 i V6 24V Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 96%
    3.0 V6 24V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 96%
    3.3 i V6 24V 4WD Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 96%
    3.3 i V6 24V Hybrid Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5600 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 i 16V 4WD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 i V6 24V 4WD Limited
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.3 i V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.3 i V6 24V 4WD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.3 i V6 24V Hybrid
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%