pls housemates ive been battling with distinctively differenciating btwn 2001-2003 models of toyota highlander with the 2005-2007 models, apart frm d 3rd role sit, cup holder and cd volume control on d steer ring,is there sumtin else dat diffenciates them cos ther price difference baffles me. 2007 goes for 2.5 or 2.6 but the 2004 version could b sold for as low as 1.8m both of them tokunbos......pls i am lookn to own one soon, i wuld love to knw if thers more than meets d eye.....thanks

2001-2003 Highlander engine has two engine variants namely 3.0litres V6 and 2.4litres I4 while 2004-2007 Highlander has two engine variants also namely 3.3litres V6 and 2.4litres I4 engines

Really no noticeable difference. If u are not a Highlander user u won't notice any difference. I think they changed the rims from 6 spokes to 5 spokes on the Limited models. Also the v6 engine was upgraded to 3.3 L giving 225 HP opposed to 3.0 L at 220 HP on older models. Base models of 2005 models upgraded to alloy rims instead of rim covers. Most of the options that were optional on older models became standard.... Like stability control, tyre pressure monitor, side curtain airbags, etc. Navigation became optional from 2005 which was not available on older models.

Also from 2005 upwards the transmission was changed to 5 speed automatic for the v6. Older models had 4 speed auto.

@upengineer and @elektra tanks alot for ur updates.....my people say person wey dey ask question no dey miss road. and like d proverbial oliver twist mak i still ask, dats for those hu already own one or ehav used one, hw is d ride...as in durability ,fuel efficiency etc....wot makes it standout for u.....

elektra80: Really no noticeable difference. If u are not a Highlander user u won't notice any difference. I think they changed the rims from 6 spokes to 5 spokes on the Limited models. Also the v6 engine was upgraded to 3.3 L giving 225 HP opposed to 3.0 L at 220 HP on older models. Base models of 2005 models upgraded to alloy rims instead of rim covers. Most of the options that were optional on older models became standard.... Like stability control, tyre pressure monitor, side curtain airbags, etc. Navigation became optional from 2005 which was not available on older models.

Also from 2005 upwards the transmission was changed to 5 speed automatic for the v6. Older models had 4 speed auto.

in addition, when you observe there are subtle frontal exterior changes such as slight change in the front design, the fog lamps are smaller when compared to the older model, the older model had dual oval shaped headlamp reflectors and a parking/turn light which was basically curved rectangular shape, the later models featured a squared dip beam reflector placed with a round high beam reflector with clear lens turn signal/parking light, new grille design as opposed to the 2 horizontal bar grille in older models. Rear exterior changes includes an updated clear reverse and turnsignal light casing which had a red strip running through them, and subtle rear bumper design change.

nice...nice, thou i struggled to catchup with ur analysis but i must say it was really smart....tanks.

just look at the 10th digit of the vin number..............that will tell u the year of manufacture....no long story!!
the major noticeable difference is in the headlights and rear lights

in addition, when you observe there are subtle frontal exterior changes such as slight change in the front design, the fog lamps are smaller when compared to the older model, the older model had dual oval shaped headlamp reflectors and a parking/turn light which was basically curved rectangular shape, the later models featured a squared dip beam reflector placed with a round high beam reflector with clear lens turn signal/parking light, new grille design as opposed to the 2 horizontal bar grille in older models. Rear exterior changes includes an updated clear reverse and turnsignal light casing which had a red strip running through them, and subtle rear bumper design change.

Your analysis was great. Please is there any difference in their dashboard?