Crossover Toyota Highlander recently officially sold on Russian market. Toyota Highlander created on the platform of the Toyota Camry sedan. The car was first shown in the United States in 2000. The crossover has survived three generations during this time. The last update happened quite recently. The car was created mainly for the American market. In Japan and Australia, the car is sold under the name Kluger. Toyota Highlander is assembled for Russia in the USA (Indiana). Japanese Highlanders mostly go to Australia and the local market.

The length and width of the new generation of the crossover has increased, but the wheelbase has been left the same (2790 mm). Nevertheless, this space is quite enough for the car to have a 7-seater spacious interior. The monocoque body can accommodate seven adult passengers. Ideal for an active family.

The Highlander received the chassis and all-wheel drive system from the Lexus RX. In normal mode, the car is front-wheel drive. The transmission scheme is the same as that of the RAV 4. When the front wheels slip, the central clutch is automatically locked and 50% of the torque is instantly transferred to the rear wheels. In Russia, you can buy a Highlander with both front-wheel drive and a 4x4 all-wheel drive version.

The exterior of the new crossover is in line with the current corporate style. The exterior is moderately aggressive, sporty and attractive. Next, we look photos of Toyota Highlander and we appreciate the work of Japanese designers, whose task is to make the car understandable not only for American buyers, but also for the global market as a whole.

Photo Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander salon will delight you with high quality finishes, convenience and maximum space. All configurations of the car have a 7-seater leather interior, that is, you will not have to overpay separately for this. You can feel the American style, so that the basic version has everything, climate control and rear-view cameras. We look salon photo below.

Photo salon Toyota Highlander

Specifications Toyota Highlander

Specifications The Russian version of the Highlander does not abound with a large selection of transmissions, or engines, but what is there is quite enough. Two gasoline engines are offered as power units, this is a 4-cylinder 16 valve engine with a displacement of 2.7 liters (252 Nm) and a more powerful V6 with a volume of 3.5 liters (337 Nm). Power 188 and 249 Horse power respectively. Interestingly, a 2.7 liter gasoline engine. offered in combination with front-wheel drive only, more powerful 3.5 liters. only with 4x4 all-wheel drive. The gearbox for all modifications is the same, it is a 6-speed automatic.

In terms of dynamic performance, the V6 accelerates the Toyota Highlander to 100 km / h in 8.7 seconds! The 2.7 engine does the same for a 2 ton vehicle in 10.3 seconds. As far as fuel consumption is concerned, miracles should not be expected here. The version with a 3.5-liter unit in the city eats a little less than 15 liters, on the highway more than 8 liters. The 4-cylinder engine is a little more economical, in urban conditions it devours only 13.3 liters. on the highway, almost 8 liters of 95th gasoline. In this case, the motors correspond environmental standard EURO 5. By the way, a hybrid version of the crossover is also sold in the USA.

The car is a little less than 5 meters long. The curb weight is almost 2 tons, with a full load of more than 2.6 tons. The ground clearance is completely off-road and is equal to 20 centimeters. Below we bring to your attention detailed characteristics overall dimensions Toyota crossover Highlander.

Weight, volume, clearance, dimensions Toyota Highlander

• Length - 4865 mm
• Width - 1925 mm
• Height - 1730 mm
• Wheelbase- 2790 mm
• Front and rear wheel track - 1635/1650 mm
• Front / rear overhang - 950/1125 mm
• Curb weight - from 1955 kg
• Full weight - from 2620 kg
• Trunk volume Toyota Highlander in 7-seater version - 269 liters
• Trunk volume in 5-seater version - 813 liters
• Luggage compartment capacity with rear seats folded - 2,370 liters
• Volume fuel tank- 72 liters
• Tire size, wheels - 245/55 R19
• Ground clearance or clearance of Toyota Highlander - 200 mm

Configuration and price Toyota Highlander

In total, the SUV has two configurations, these are the basic Elegance and Prestige. Minimum Toyota price Highlander is 1,741,000 rubles... For this money, the buyer is offered a front-wheel drive, well-packed car with a 2.7-liter engine and front-wheel drive. In the list standard equipment alloy wheels, halogen headlights, fog lights, toning, parking, light and rain sensors. There is cruise control, three-zone climate control, leather upholstery, a rearview camera, a color touchscreen monitor, and full set security systems and electronic assistants.

If you need an all-wheel drive car, then the Highlander's price rises to 1,952,000 rubles. As a powertrain V6. More expensive equipment"Prestige" with a 2.7-liter engine costs 1,921,000 rubles, with all-wheel drive and a 3.5-liter engine, the price rises to 2,132,000 rubles.

Video Toyota Highlander

Video test drive Toyota Highlander from the Autovesti program. Quite a detailed video review.

Who is the car designed for in our country? Most likely there is a small stratum of people who want to buy a Land Cruiser, but there is not enough money, and the Rav 4 does not suit, then they choose the Highlander. Is there some more Toyota venza, but the car does not look like an SUV, but rather a big station wagon... Moreover, Venza does not have a 7-seater salon.

The Highlander is a Toyota crossover, which is a version of the Toyota Kluger internal model for an external, not Japanese market... This model was originally developed for the needs of American consumers and this calculation has justified itself with interest - in North America, the Highlander has gained immense popularity. Belongs to the class of mid-size SUVs and in lineup Toyota occupies an intermediate position between Toyota models RAV4 and 4Runner. The car was first introduced in 2000. By the way, "Highlander" is translated from English as "highlander".

The appearance of the first generation is designed in a conservative style - a strict design with original front optics and "inflated" front and rear fenders, powerful-looking bumpers, a rear spoiler with a brake light, roof rails. All together it looks very solid and courageous.

When developing the car, the priorities were given to comfort and safety. Wide side doors provide comfortable entry and exit for the driver and passengers. Three adults sit quietly in the rear seats. There is plenty of legroom, especially since the floor is flat (no cardan tunnel) due to the low location of the engine. Driver's seat adjustable in height, backrest tilt and in the longitudinal direction by means of an electric drive, front passenger - manually, but both seats have comfortable folding armrests. Backseat divided in length in a ratio of 2/3 and has a sliding and sliding design. Wide windows provide good visibility.

IN luggage compartment there is a convenient folding curtain shelf that allows you to separate the contents of the trunk from the passenger compartment. Thanks to the modified wheel arches and a large wheelbase, the trunk is comfortable and roomy. In the luggage compartment, until 2004, there was a place for a full-fledged spare wheel, in 2004 it was taken out of the cabin and fixed at the rear under the car.

The interior is made of quality materials. The steering column is adjustable in height and allows the driver to choose a comfortable position without obstructing the view of the instrument panel. The dashboard is made according to the "Optitron" technology, when the backlight of the scales lights up automatically after turning on the ignition. And the backlight of the ignition switch is always on, so as not to turn on the light in the cabin once again when you need to start the car in the dark. The salon has many different pockets and drawers for small items. Under the glove compartment there is a recess in the form of an umbrella pocket. On-board computer combined with a touchscreen LCD, which displays information about the state of the car and the settings of the standard multimedia system.

The engine range consists of two units. The first is an in-line four-cylinder with a displacement of 2362 cm³ with a capacity of 160 horsepower with two camshafts, four valves per cylinder and an alloy head. The second more powerful V-shaped six-cylinder with a volume of 2994 cc and 220 horsepower. Cars with an in-line 2.4-liter engine were produced with front and all-wheel drive, with a 3-liter - only with permanent all-wheel drive and self-locking center differential high friction (LSD).

In 2004, both engines were replaced by a 3.3-liter V-6 with 215 horsepower.

Initially, the car was equipped with only a 4-speed automatic transmission transmissions "Super ECT", as an option was offered the mechanism manual switching gear. In 2004, a five-speed automatic transmission began to be installed on models with a V6 engine.

Both suspensions, front and rear, are independent, like "McPherson". The car is equipped with smart electronic systems: anti-lock braking system ABS (Anti-Blocking System), electronic brake force distribution system EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution), pressure control system in the hydraulic brake system BAS (Brake Assist System), automatic slip control TRC ( TRaction Control) and VSC (Vehicle Stability Control). Since 2004, a tire pressure monitoring system has become standard.

The Highlander of the first years of release was produced only in a five-seater version, but in 2004 an extended version with an "L" prefix and three rows of seats saw the light. The second row had a removable center seat, so it can be double or triple. When the center seat is removed, there are two separate comfortable chairs with individual armrests and a passage between them to the third row of seats, which can also be made in both three- and two-seater versions. The second row of seats can be moved forward and backward, so the legroom for passengers in the second and third rows can vary from 740 to 1021 mm. The luggage compartment is transformed using a special system with control levers; for additional easy access to it, the glass in the rear door opens.

The all-wheel drive Toyota Highlander Hybrid appeared in 2004. The car was equipped with a powerful hybrid engine new system THS II and E-Four electric transmission. The THS II hybrid powertrain is located at the front of the body, it includes a 3.3-liter V6 engine that develops a maximum power of 211 hp. with. and a high-speed 167 hp high-voltage electric motor. At the rear is another 68-horsepower electric motor that forms part of the E-Four's drivetrain. Power point produces power up to 272 horsepower, and consumption in 10/15 mode is only 5.6 liters of gasoline per 100 km.

The second generation car debuted at the Chicago Auto Show and went on sale in 2008. The Highlander has grown in size, received new headlights of an interesting and unusual shape, a new spectacular radiator grill, a modern bumper with a chrome strip at the bottom and stylish foglights. The ground clearance has increased to 206 mm.

The car has a leather interior, pseudo-wood trim, three-zone climate control, parking sensors, a rear view camera, heated seats, a radio tape recorder with a CD changer, electric drives, a color monitor with a "Touch screen" function and is equipped with a wide range of active and passive safety which includes seven airbags, including driver's knee protectors and passenger side airbags.

Under the hood is a V-shaped six-cylinder engine with a volume of 3.5 liters and a capacity of 273 horsepower. The engine is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission.

At the end of August 2010, the debut of the restyled version of the Toyota Highlander took place, and it also became known that this car will be officially delivered to Russia and will become intermediate link in the chain: RAV4 and Prado.

Technically, the restyled Highlander hardly differs from the second generation car. As befits a "SUV", it is built on a lightweight chassis and a lightweight platform (in this case, from Toyota Camry). There are no crawler gears or locks in the transmission - the Highlander is equipped with a permanent and symmetrical (50:50) all-wheel drive without any frills. No downshifts or locks. Management is at the mercy of electronics. The ground clearance of 206 mm allows you not only to move on the asphalt, but also to drive down onto a country road.

Front end with faceted false radiator grille trimmed with chrome. Regardless of the version chosen, bi-xenon headlights illuminate the road. Heated and electrically foldable side mirrors are available for all trim levels. The rear fog lamp is only intended to be adapted for Russian Toyota Highlander and is included in the list of standard options. It is worth noting one more feature of the "Russian" Highlander - more rigid shock absorbers, allowing you to work out bumps more clearly and confidently, without swinging, keep the course.

The ergonomics of the cabin high level... The emphasis in the design of the salon is made on conservative values. The dashboard with two wells framed by aluminum is informative and perfectly readable at any time of the day. The multifunctional steering wheel upholstered in soft leather, seats with perforated leather upholstery and interior elements with wood-like inserts. The central console houses the main controls, as well as two monitors, one of which displays data from the on-board computer and climate control, on the other - a multimedia system and navigation. Automatic three-zone climate control (for first and second row passengers) is available as standard. There is no fabric interior in the Highlander - it is basically equipped with perforated leather.

With seven passengers on board, the trunk volume does not exceed 290 liters. But in the five-seater version, it increases to 1200 liters, with the sofa folded down, it exceeds two cubic meters. All versions have an electric tailgate on the vehicle.

Toyota Highlander is sold in two versions, which differ only in the number additional equipment... The first is called Prestige and the second is Lux. In both versions, under the hood is located Gas engine with a double electronic system of variable valve timing Dual VVT-i with a volume of 3.5 liters. and a capacity of 273 hp. The engine is completed with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. With such an engine, the car is able to accelerate to a speed of 100 km / h in 8.2 seconds, and its maximum speed will be 180 km / h. Despite the great power and four-wheel drive, fuel consumption is only 10.7 liters per hundred kilometers when driving on the highway, and accordingly increases by 3.1 liters when driving in an urban cycle.

Reliable and safe driving is provided by: anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic system Brake Force Distribution (EBD) with Emergency Brake Assist (BAS), Traction Control (TRC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill Assist (HAC), Downhill Assist (DAC). And to protect the driver and passengers, the cabin is equipped with active seat head restraints, front and side airbags, side curtains, there is even an airbag for the driver's knees.

The third Toyota Highlander is a typical child of its time, possessing a great variety of talents - it is chosen for: aggressive appearance, interior space, good cross-country ability, rich equipment and the famous "surname" (cars of this brand are famous for their unpretentiousness and reliability) ... Besides, he is a wonderful family man - this is perhaps the most accurate description describing this large car.

In its third generation, the Highlander made its debut in the spring of 2013 at the New York Auto Show - compared to its predecessor, it noticeably matured and dignified, acquired new engines and transmissions, and also received much richer functionality.

In March 2016, all in the same "Big Apple", the premiere of a restyled version of this mid-size crossover- his main acquisitions were: redesigned exterior, modernized V6, new box transmissions on eight bands and an extended list of equipment.

Outwardly, the "Highlander" of the third generation is a real alpha male: he looks brutal and complete, but at the same time not too flashy and moderately modern. The car is as aggressive as possible from the front - the credit for this is attributed to the "squinted" headlights and a huge "grill" of the radiator grille, reaching the lower edge of the bumper. But from other angles, it looks no worse: a powerful silhouette with a pronounced relief of the sidewalls and rounded-square wheel arches and a harmonious "sirloin" part with highly placed expressive lanterns, cut glass and a neat bumper.

The “third” Toyota Highlander is a very large crossover: the length of the “Japanese” is 4890 mm, and its height and width are 1770 mm and 1925 mm, respectively. The wheelbase of the SUV reaches 2790 mm, and ground clearance fits in 200 mm. Depending on the modification, the five-door in a "combat" condition weighs from 1880 to 2205 kg.

The interior of the crossover "plays" in unison with the exterior - it looks like a man: non-trivial, sweeping and a little rough. In addition, the inside of the car impresses with a neat fit of all elements, impeccable ergonomics without any punctures and high-quality finishing materials (nice plastics, metal and wood-like inserts, genuine leather). The front panel has a complex, but interesting architecture, and in the central part there is an 8-inch "TV" of the multimedia system and a visual block of "microclimate" with its own display and large switches. A very large multifunctional steering wheel and a pretty, not overloaded with information instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch display between the analog dials harmoniously fit into the overall picture.

The front seats of the Toyota Highlander offer an American-style imposing, but quite comfortable fit, a bunch of all kinds of electric adjustments, heating and ventilation. Passengers in the middle row have the opportunity to adjust the sofa in the longitudinal direction and in the level of the backrest, but the idyll is disturbed by its flat profile. The "gallery" is frankly cramped: a maximum of children of secondary school age will be able to comfortably accommodate here.

The cargo compartment of the "Highlander" of the third incarnation ranges from 269 to 2370 liters, and when both rear rows of seats are folded down, a practically flat floor is formed. In addition to this, it also provides an underground niche where the necessary tools... "Dock", included in the initial configuration of the SUV, is fixed under the bottom.

Specifications. In the Russian market for the "third" Toyota Highlander only one power unit is possible - the engine compartment is "filled" with a 3.5-liter (3456 cubic centimeters) gasoline V-shaped "atmospheric" with direct injection, variable-length intake tract, 32-valve timing and a valve timing mechanism at the inlet and outlet.

It produces a maximum of 249 "horses" at 5000-6600 rpm and 356 Nm of rotating potential at 4700 rpm, and works in conjunction with an 8-speed "automatic" Direct Shift and intelligent all-wheel drive technology.

In normal mode most of traction goes to the front wheels, however, if necessary, the electronically controlled JTEKT multi-plate clutch connects the rear axle, directing up to 50% of the torque to it.

On hard surfaces, the car feels more than confident: from one place to the first "hundred", it rushes after 8.8 seconds, accelerates to 180 km / h and "drinks" about 9.5 liters of fuel in combined conditions.

In other markets, the Highlander 3 is also available in a front-wheel drive version equipped with a four-cylinder gasoline engine volume of 2.7 liters (188 horsepower and 252 Nm of generated torque) and in a hybrid version with a 3.5-liter V6, three electric motors and lithium-ion batteries (280 "stallions" and 337 Nm).

At the heart of the third generation Toyota Highlander is the "stretched bogie" from the "Camry" sedan with a longitudinally located power unit, a monocoque body in which high-strength steels are widely used, and an independent front suspension with McPherson struts. On the rear axle of the car, a multi-link system ( cross stabilizers involved "in a circle"), borrowed from the Lexus RX.
The brakes of the crossover are ventilated discs both front and rear, working with ABS, EBD and other modern electronics, and its steering complex is represented by a rack and pinion gear and an electric control amplifier.

Options and prices. In 2017, on the Russian market, the third-generation restyled Highlander is offered in three versions: Elegance, Prestige and Safety Suite.

• For the first, they ask for a minimum of 3,226,000 rubles, and its functionality combines: six airbags, 19-inch wheel rims, light and rain sensors, an electric tailgate, a keyless entry system, ABS, EBD, BAS, cruise control, VSC, rear parking sensors, ERA-GLONASS system, "music" with six speakers, a multimedia complex with a 6.1-inch screen, a rear-view camera, leather interior trim and a three-zone "climate". In addition, the starting version includes: heated front and rear seats, electric steering wheel and windshield regarding the rest of the wipers, ISOFIX mounts and some other equipment.
• For an intermediate configuration, you will have to pay at least 3,374,000 rubles, and in addition it "flaunts": a more advanced infotainment center with an 8-inch display, blind spot tracking technology, a navigator, electric drive and ventilation of the front seats, side sun curtains for riders of the second row, etc.
• The "top" modification costs from 3,524,000 rubles, and its privileges are: adaptive cruise control, four panoramic cameras, a JBL premium audio system with 12 speakers, front parking sensors, as well as systems for monitoring road markings, recognition of road signs , driver fatigue monitoring and frontal collision warning.

Price: from 3 501 000 rubles.

According to the manufacturer itself, this car was created for young people who love active driving and this is said about the Toyota Highlander 3 2018-2019 - a mid-size Japanese crossover and small SUV, which in some countries was sold under a different name.

The presentation of the third generation of the crossover took place in 2013 at the New York Auto Show, and sales of this car were launched in 2014. The third generation manufacturer is going to compete with other similar cars. The model received new design, which makes the car modern and dynamic, the model has also become larger in size, improved in terms of safety and received an updated and better quality interior.

Design

The model has become more aggressive than it was before, thus the manufacturer decided to attract a young audience to the purchase. A high, sculpted bonnet, narrow headlights with LED elements and a huge radiator grille with chrome elements are all stylish attributes of the front of the car. The massive bumper of the car attracts with its muscular shapes, there are small round fog lights and small LED daytime running lights.

The crossover profile of the Toyota Highlander 3 immediately attracts attention thanks to the heavily inflated wheel arches... There is plastic protection around the entire perimeter of the body, which indicates good off-road performance. A small stamp is present in the middle, but it is almost imperceptible. The massive rear-view mirrors have a turn signal repeater, and the windows have chrome edging. The roof rails are also made of chrome, but they are decorative.

The rear has also been heavily modified. There are now large headlights with chrome surrounds in the back, which looks just fine. A large, sculpted boot lid accentuates the design of the headlights themselves. Also, the trunk lid is equipped with an electric drive and a spoiler in the upper part, on which there is a brake light repeater. Massive rear bumper received a large plastic protection, on which there are large square reflectors.

Of course, due to the change in appearance, the dimensions of the body have also changed, now they are as follows:

• length - 4865 mm;
• width - 1925 mm;
• height - 1730 mm;
• wheelbase - 2790 mm;
• clearance - 197 mm.

Specifications Toyota Highlander 2019-2020

In terms of motors, it is simple here, the Japanese are famous for making simple units, but at the same time quite powerful and, most importantly, reliable. There are only two of them in the line, although there are three in other countries.

1. The base engine is a conventional naturally aspirated 16-valve 2.7-liter unit that produces 188 horsepower. The torque of this motor is 252 H * m and it is available at 4200 rpm. Maximum power is available at 5800 rpm. This unit accelerates this large and heavy car to a hundred in 10.3 seconds, and the maximum speed will be 180 km / h. At the same time, it will consume 13 liters in the urban cycle and 8 liters on the highway.
2. The second engine is also gasoline, but now it is a naturally aspirated V6, which, with a volume of 3.5 liters, produces 249 horsepower and 337 H * m of torque. The dynamics, of course, improved, the car accelerates to a hundred in 8.7 seconds, and the maximum speed has not changed. Consumption increased by 1 liter in the city, but on the highway it remained the same.
3. There is also a copy of the previous motor, but with an increased power up to 280 forces. This engine is not sold in our country, and acceleration is better with it. Acceleration to hundreds takes 7.3 seconds, and thanks to the variable speed gearbox, it consumes only 8 liters in the city. This is a hybrid motor, the electric motor has increased power and reduced consumption.

In terms of gearboxes Toyota Highlander 3, everything is quite simple, for units for our country a 6-speed automatic gearbox, and the hybrid will have a variator. The drive depends on the motor, for the first motor front-wheel drive, while the rest are full.

Due to the changed dimensions of the model, the engineers had to improve the suspension, as a result we have a completely independent system with MacPherson struts in the front, and a multi-link system was installed in the back.

Salon

Also, the manufacturer has almost completely changed the interior of the car, it has become more modern, better quality and just appearance pleasing to the eye. You probably know that there are three rows of seats and 7 seats. At the front, there are excellent leather seats with small lateral support and electric adjustments.

The back sofa is designed for 3 passengers and there is more than enough space for people of average build, 3 passengers can fit without any problems. The third Toyota row The Highlander 3 2018-2019 is designed for 2 passengers and there is already so much space, people will fit in, but due to the small legroom, they will be slightly uncomfortable.

The driver will be content with a 3-spoke leather steering wheel which has many buttons for media control. Behind the wheel is a stylish dashboard with blue backlight. The on-board computer, which is located between two analog sensors, displays a huge amount of useful information.

The center console has a large touchscreen display for the multimedia and navigation system, which can also be operated using the buttons on the sides. Below is the control unit for separate climate control, which is made in the style of minimalism and looks really cool. Underneath it all is a slightly unusual thing, a niche for little things that continues to the dashboard in front of the passengers. This niche is illuminated in blue, look at the photo and you will understand how unusual it looks.

The Toyota Highlander 3 tunnel also looks cool, at the very beginning it has 4 buttons for various off-road functions, for example, blocking or assistance when descending. Then we are greeted by a large gear selector, to the right of which are two cup holders. The seat heating washers are located behind the gearshift knob.

For the back row there is also its own separate climate control. The unit also has many buttons for temperature, seat heating, and so on. The trunk in the car is not very large, its volume is 391 liters, this is a little due to the fact that there is a third row. But if you need to, you can fold the seats down and you have 2,370 liters.

Price

And finally, let's also talk about an important aspect of the car, it is its cost and equipment in different trim levels. There are only 3 complete sets in the line - "Elegance", "Prestige" and "Lux". The basic version will cost the buyer 3,501,000 rubles, and it will be equipped with the following features:

• leather interior trim;
• 7 airbags;
• heated front and rear row of seats;
• electrically adjustable seats;
• good audio system;
• separate climate control;
• Cruise control;
• Rear View Camera;
• keyless access system;
• LED optics;
• light and rain sensor;
• electric boot lid;
• rear parking sensors.

The most expensive version the car costs a little more, namely 3,799,000 rubles and it is supplemented with the following:

• control of blind spots;
• lane control;
• memory of electrical adjustments;
• front row ventilation;
• navigation system;
• excellent audio system and essentially nothing else.

This is excellent crossover, which has chic equipment, good technical characteristics, and just looks great. Also, Toyota Highlander 2019-2020 3 will delight you with high reliability. As a result, I would like to say that this is just an excellent and relatively inexpensive car for its equipment.

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The technical characteristics of the Toyota Highlander are given according to the manufacturer's data. The table shows the main parameters: dimensions, engines, gearboxes, drive type, fuel consumption, dynamic characteristics etc. Additional technical information check with authorized dealers.

Ground clearance (clearance) of the Toyota Highlander is the minimum distance between the supporting surface and the bottom point machine, for example, with engine protection. The ground clearance may vary depending on the modification and equipment of the vehicle.

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