Toyota is among the top vehicle manufacturers in the world. This company has a range of SUVs and added Highlander as the fifth model in its SUV lineup. Since its introduction, the Highlander has proven to be a great crossover vehicle. It can perform the functions of both a car and a truck.
After several years, we get to meet the Toyota Highlander 2013. What is special about this vehicle? It is one of the top-ranking SUVs in its class for several reasons. The Highlander 2013 comes with a high-reliability rating and a quality interior. It also presents passengers with a lot of legroom and cabin space.
How much does it cost to own a Toyota Highlander 2013 in Nigeria? Continue reading to find out.
Toyota Highlander 2013 Price in Nigeria
The Toyota Highlander 2013 is a perfect family SUV. It presents users with spacious seating even though the legroom between the middle and back rows is quite small. This car has very high safety ratings and decent cargo space. Like every other vehicle, the Toyota Highlander 2013 has its downsides. One of them is the weak four-cylinder engine and the other is poor handling around turns.
All of these aside, how much does a Toyota Highlander 2013 cost in Nigeria? We have surveyed the market on your behalf. Check out the different price categories below:
Toyota Highlander 2013 Price in Nigeria – Tokunbo
Tokunbo vehicles are the closest you will get to new vehicles. Interestingly, you cannot find a new Toyota Highlander 2013 anywhere in the world. A tokunbo vehicle is what is popularly known as “foreign-used.” As the name implies, these vehicles were used by foreigners before importation into Nigeria. Because of this, they present users with fewer concerns and are in a better condition. How much does a Tokunbo Toyota Highlander 2013 cost in Nigeria?
- Toyota Highlander 2013 (tokunbo): From N12 million
Toyota Highlander 2013 Price in Nigeria – Nigerian-used
Nigerian-used vehicles are cheaper than their tokunbo counterparts. The challenge with these vehicles is that they come with more faults and underlying concerns. This is why we advise that you purchase a tokunbo vehicle if you can afford it. If you have to purchase a Nigerian-used Toyota Highlander 2013 then make sure that you carry out a pre-purchase check. Also, you must find out the history of the vehicle from the owner. That being said, here’s how much a Nigerian-used Toyota Highlander 2013 costs:
- Toyota Highlander 2013 (Nigerian-used): From N8 million
PRICES LAST UPDATED: OCTOBER 6, 2023.
Common Faults of the Toyota Highlander 2013
Regardless of how you view it, the Toyota Highlander 2013 is a decent SUV. Of course, it isn’t the best in its class, but it isn’t close to the worst. While Highlander has been on the market since 2001, the 2013 Highlander falls into the second generation of this SUV. It is the last of the second generation. Experts consider the second generation of the Highlander to be the best for several reasons.
Toyota made several improvements to the Highlander in the second generation. Some of these improvements include:
- Electric windows
- Automated locks
- Power mirrors
- Removable second-row seat
- Air conditioning
Regardless of these improvements, there are a few common challenges with the Toyota Highlander 2013. We will discuss some of them in this section:
Air conditioning
Earlier versions of the Highlander (the ones in the first generation) didn’t have air conditioning. Even after solving this problem, the air conditioning of the Toyota Highlander 2013 still experiences faults. Sometimes, it stinks like a pile of dirty socks, a smell no one wants to perceive at all, not to talk of on long road trips. To solve this problem, Toyota suggests that you switch off the air recirculation. Doing this allows the AC to collect air from the outside instead of reusing the nasty internal air.
Third-row seat
As we mentioned earlier, one of the main advantages of the Toyota Highlander 2013 is the cabin space. While passengers in the front and middle rows enjoy a lot of legroom, the same cannot be said of those in the third row. Passengers seating here suffer cramps from bending their legs too far. Tall passengers suffer the most and may not even seat there if they had a choice.
Broken tailgates
The first and second-generation Highlanders made use of tailgates, not liftgates. These tailgates often get stuck and wouldn’t open. Sometimes, they open and refuse to close. Toyota has made a provision for owners of the Toyota Highlander 2013 experiencing this problem. The company will replace the actuators of the power back door that are the chief culprits of this problem.
Toyota Highlander 2013 Performance Specifications
Engine
- Engine Order Code: NA
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM248 @ 4700
- Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Engine Type: Gas V6
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM270 @ 6200
- Displacement: 5L/211
Transmission
- Clutch Size (in): NA
- Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive
- First Gear Ratio (:1): 24
- Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 61
- Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low- TBD –
- Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/Manual Shift
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 05
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 48
- Trans Order Code: NA
- Second Gear Ratio (:1): 36
- Reverse Ratio (:1): 38
- Trans Description Cont. Again: NA
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 76
- Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High- TBD –
- Trans Type: 5
- Third Gear Ratio (:1): 52
Brakes
- Brake Type: Pwr
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 2 x – TBD –
- Disc – Rear (Yes or ): Yes
- Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
- Drum – Rear (Yes or ): NA
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 9 x – TBD –
- Disc – Front (Yes or ): Yes
- Rear Drum Diam x Width (in): NA
Steering
- Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb (ft): 7
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 1
- Turning Diameter – Wall to Wall (ft): N/A
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 1
Tires
- Front Tire Order Code: NA
- Spare Tire Size: P245/65R17
- Front Tire Size: P245/65R17
- Rear Tire Order Code: NA
- Rear Tire Size: P245/65R17
- Spare Tire Order Code: NA
Wheels
- Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.5
- Spare Wheel Material: Aluminum
- Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Size (in)17 x 7.5
- Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Size (in)17 x 7.5
Suspension
- Suspension Type – Front: MacPherson Strut
- Shock Absorber Diameter – Rear (mm) – TBD –
- Suspension Type – Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type – Rear: MacPherson Strut
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter – Front (in): 02
- Shock Absorber Diameter – Front (mm) – TBD –
- Suspension Type – Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter – Rear (in): 55
