New Highlander

[samiam]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jul 25 2007, 04:35 PM) [snapback]484521[/snapback]</div>

The 2008 models are rated at 3,500lbs.
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Thanks for that Tideland. May try to replace our cherokee that my wife uses to pull the horse float (trailer) if I can get my hands on a signature class Kluger here.

[Tideland Prius]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(samiam @ Jul 25 2007, 01:43 PM) [snapback]484945[/snapback]</div>

Thanks for that Tideland. May try to replace our cherokee that my wife uses to pull the horse float (trailer) if I can get my hands on a signature class Kluger here.
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Import? Cause I think they stopped selling the Kluger, no? or will you guys get the new model?

[samiam]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jul 26 2007, 01:50 PM) [snapback]485169[/snapback]</div>

Import? Cause I think they stopped selling the Kluger, no? or will you guys get the new model?
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A 2005 model (signature class, refurbished at Toyota plant). I've found one out at the Toyota plant (same way I found my prius) but pretty expensive though. The NZ-new vehicles I think are all called Highlanders (no hybrids though).

This is the only one for sale by Toyota NZ right now:

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[Tideland Prius]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(samiam @ Jul 25 2007, 06:59 PM) [snapback]485177[/snapback]</div>

A 2005 model (signature class, refurbished at Toyota plant). I've found one out at the Toyota plant (same way I found my prius) but pretty expensive though. The NZ-new vehicles I think are all called Highlanders (no hybrids though).

This is the only one for sale by Toyota NZ right now:

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wow.. straight from Japan.. it even has the small fender mirror!


so you can only buy used ones?

[samiam]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jul 26 2007, 02:20 PM) [snapback]485200[/snapback]</div>

wow.. straight from Japan.. it even has the small fender mirror!
so you can only buy used ones?
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The Signature Class Toyotas are all used but refurbished at the Toyota factory here and re-warranteed (5 years for hybrids). Toyota NZ's Signature programme has been running for 10 years now and is very popular. The Prius I got from the factory this way is the one with the IPA, G-Book, & really beautiful 16 in alloy rims.

I've asked Toyota New Zealand (via their contact us email address) when we will see NZ-new HyHis & HyCams here. They haven't replied.

[Tideland Prius]

ahh ok I see.

Hmm, I believe TCHs are only available in NA (don't even think Japan gets them).

[samiam]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(samiam @ Jul 26 2007, 02:44 PM) [snapback]485212[/snapback]</div>

I've asked Toyota New Zealand
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Here's their reply...

"We can confirm that Toyota New Zealand has no immediate plans to release the Toyota Camry hybrid or Toyota Highlander hybrid in the near future."

"We are pleased to advise that the Toyota Kluger hybrid is included in the Signature Class vehicle range, which can be viewed on our website at www.toyota.co.nz ..." etc etc.

[Tideland Prius]

well that sucks...

but then again if a Signature Kluger Hybrid is $50k.. I dun wanna know how much the new one will cost.

[dipper]

Looks like the new Highlander hybrid is going to be really expensive. The Highlander limited gas car is MSRP $40k+... ouch.

Wonder if the THH loaded is going to be $45k.

[Tideland Prius]

It's Cdn$50k for a Highlander Limited 4x4. I don't want to know how much the HiHy Limited 4WD-i costs... The RX350 (4WD) starts at Cdn$53k