What brand is the Highlander?
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The Highlander is a mid-size SUV produced by GAC Toyota, a Sino-Japanese joint venture. GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. (GACTOYOTA) was established on September 1, 2004, with equal 50% investments from Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan. Taking the Highlander Hybrid 2.5L 2WD Elite Edition as an example: its body dimensions are length 4965 mm, width 1930 mm, height 1750 mm, wheelbase 2850 mm, fuel tank capacity 65 liters, curb weight 1930 kg, and body structure is a 5-door, 5-seat mid-size SUV. It is equipped with a 2.5T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 183 kW, maximum torque of 238 Nm, maximum power speed of 6000 rpm, and maximum torque speed range of 4200 rpm to 4600 rpm. The front suspension uses a MacPherson strut independent suspension, and the rear suspension uses an E-type multi-link independent suspension. In addition, GAC Toyota also produces many other models such as the Toyota C-HR, Toyota C-HR EV, Wildlander, Wildlander New Energy, Venza, Highlander, Sienna, and Frontlander.
The Highlander is a Toyota-branded vehicle, manufactured domestically by GAC Toyota in China. Positioned as a mid-to-large seven-seat SUV, it stands out in the Toyota lineup as an exceptionally practical family-oriented model. Many families with two children around me drive it, primarily because its spacious interior can easily accommodate two child seats plus a heap of luggage. The fourth-generation hybrid version is currently quite popular, with urban fuel consumption dropping to around 6L. If there's a drawback, it might be the average quality of interior materials, but as a Toyota, its reliability is truly commendable—even after ten years, the engine sounds almost as good as new. In the used car market, the Highlander holds its value much better than its peers like the Ford Edge.
