Toyota updates 2009 Toyota Tundra, adds new 4-cylinder for Highlander

Toyota’s Open Road Blog is giving us some new info about 2009 product additions and upgrades. There are a couple of changes for which press releases aren’t available so we’re going to make the best of this blog post and tell you as much as we can.

The 2009 Tundra gets the capacity to use E85 Flex Fuel on all 4×4 models powered by the 5.7L V8. The Tundra also gets two new option packages including TRD Sport and TRD Rock Warrior. Both packages five the Tundra unique color trim levels and wheels.

The 2009 Toyota Highlander gets a new 2.6L 4-cylinder engine for the two-wheel-drive model producing 187-hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. EPA estimated fuel-economy comes in at...
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r_driver04 - 9/18/2008 10:24:25 AM

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That's why the gasoline price hike has forced them to open more truck plants.

DWolff - 9/16/2008 8:55:19 PM

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Im sorry but the Tundra is too much money fo not enough truck, not to mention its incredibly ugly appearance.

Designer1 - 9/18/2008 6:22:07 AM

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That's why its the truck of the year and kicked everyone's butt, right?

FYI, please go visit the truck dealers and you'll find the Tundra costs less than the others and offers more.

shabaru - 9/16/2008 9:15:18 PM

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i would take the titan... better bargain and looks ;-P....

of course again... PERSONAL OPINION

montyz81 - 9/17/2008 8:56:34 AM

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I agree. Especially before the Titan becomes a Dodge. Fare the well F-Alpha platform!

kpaxx - 9/16/2008 9:59:55 PM

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2.6L 4 cylinder...! this engine must have huge balance shafts! I guess they will do anything to get mpgs, so they can sell these cars.

hao420 - 9/17/2008 12:13:27 AM

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Four Cylinder high-lander..?thats Venza terrritory.

kpaxx - 9/17/2008 2:34:34 PM

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and a 4 cylinder this size won't be smooth!

LexusKindaGuy12 - 9/16/2008 11:27:35 PM

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i cant be the only one who thinks the tundra 5.7 is hot

Whelan - 9/17/2008 11:01:29 AM

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Toyota shot themselves in the foot with the new Highlander. It's too big, it's ugly, and creeps well into 4 Runner territory. The Highlander used to be a HUGE seller, not a HUGE SUV. Now the Rav 4 takes it's place.

Toyota has been dropping the ball left and right. Like I said, offer a TRD package for each car sold make it like a performance division almost.

PlanB - 9/17/2008 12:41:30 PM

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Is 4 cylinders enough power for the Highlander? Its not like its a lightweight anymore.

Whelan - 9/17/2008 3:27:36 PM

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The old 4 banger for the base Highlander when it was little was fine, but I really think your talking slug-mobile to the point it cannot get out of its own way.

My 4 in the Matrix was unchanged from the stock 130hp to handle the AWD system weight, but it still can move along.

dodgedart - 9/17/2008 11:09:13 PM

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2.6l was an upgraded engine option in K cars. toyota is such a rip off. always copying stuff.