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15/08/2008 12:20. A four-cylinder engine joins the 2009 Toyota Highlander lineup, giving the automaker a three-engine range in the popular crossover as well as a fuel-saving option.

The new engine is a 2.7-liter four-cylinder with 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. Running on regular fuel, the new engine has a dual exhaust manifold, Toyota says, for better low-end torque. Fuel economy ratings haven't been released, but the engine will be teamed with a new six-speed automatic transmission that... // TheCarConnection.com