A very short/simple explanation is: the Highlander is in front wheel drive until the computer sensor on the drive train senses that the front drive wheels are slipping (no traction) - the vhicle computer then sends a command to the transmission to engage the rear wheel drive axles - which then engage.
The 2008 Toyota Highlander has a V6 engine.
The 2008 Toyota Highlander has 24 valves.
The 2008 Toyota Highlander is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2008 Toyota Highlander has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2008 Toyota Highlander-Hybrid has 24 valves.
The 2008 Toyota Highlander is 15 ft. 8.4 in. (188.4 in.) long.
The 2008 Toyota Highlander's turning circle is 38.7 ft..
The 2008 Toyota Highlander has a drag coefficient of .34 Cd.
The 2008 Toyota Highlander has a 29 degrees angle of approach.
The curb weight of the 2008 Toyota Highlander is 3979 lbs..
The 2008 Toyota Highlander-Hybrid has a V6 engine.
The maximum payload of the 2008 Toyota Highlander is 1821 lbs..