TOYOTA HIGHLANDERTiming chain or Belt?

The Toyota Highlander is a crossover SUV (E-segment in Europe) by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota. Its production started in 2000, when it was presented at the New York Auto Show. It is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Toyota 4Runner. At the height of its popularity, the Highlander became Toyota’s best selling vehicle. In 2006, it was surpassed by its smaller counterpart, the Toyota RAV4, which became the smaller and more affordable alternative to the Highlander.

In countries such as Japan, Australia and China, the Highlander is sold under the name of Toyota Kluger. This is due to Hyundai’s previous trademark of the line name Highlander in those markets.

There are four generations of the Toyota Highlander to date. It was manufactured on the Toyota K Platform, along with the Camry, from its first to its third generation. On its fourth generation, it was produced on the TNGA GA-K Platform. The Lexus RX, the Lexus ES and the Lexus NX are also manufactured on the same platform as the Toyota Highlander.