MECHANICAL

Mechanical and Performance
Gasoline engine -- 2.7-Liter Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 16-Valve 4-Cylinder with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i); 187 hp @ 5800 rpm, 186 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm
Gasoline engine -- 3.5-Liter Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 24-Valve V6 with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i); 270 hp @ 6200 rpm, 248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
Hybrid engine -- 3.5-Liter Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 24-Valve V6 with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), EV [1] and ECON modes; 280 hybrid system net hp (209 kW)
Ignition System
Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI)
Emission Rating
Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV-II)
Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) [2]
Evaporative Emission Certification -- Zero Evaporation
Electric Motors (two, front and rear)
Function: drive front and rear wheels, regeneration during braking
Electric motor type: permanent magnet motor
Traction Battery
Battery type: sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
Transmission
6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i), sequential shift mode and Snow Mode
5-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i), sequential shift mode and Snow Mode
Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Full-time 4WD
Electronic On-Demand 4WD with intelligence (4WD-i) [3]
Body Construction
Reinforced unitized body
Suspension
4-wheel independent MacPherson strut suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars
Steering
Electric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning circle diameter, curb to curb (ft.)
Brakes
Power-assisted ventilated 12.9-in. front disc brakes/solid 12.2-in. rear disc brakes and Star Safety System
Power-assisted ventilated 12.9-in. front disc brakes/solid 12.2-in. rear discs with Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) system, integrated regenerative braking and Star Safety System