<P> In 2003 , for the 2004 model year , in addition to the 3.3 - liter engine , V6 - powered models were equipped with a new five - speed automatic transmission , replacing the four - speed automatic transmission , while the inline - four models continued to use the old four - speed . This year also saw the introduction of the optional third row seat allowing for two additional passengers . The center console , which was previously exclusive to the top trim level , is now standard across all trims . The unibody was slightly modified behind the second row seats to include a depression in the trunk floor able to accommodate the optional third row seating . On models without third row seating , this depression was turned into a storage compartment ( prior to 2004 the spare tire was accessible from inside the vehicle where the third row seating would subsequently be located ; beginning in 2004 the spare tire is accessible from underneath the vehicle ) . Subtle changes to the front grille , front and rear bumpers , headlights and taillights ( LED taillights on later hybrid models ) round - out the major changes for the 2003 mid-cycle refresh . </P>
<P> In 2003 , for the 2004 model year , in addition to the 3.3 - liter engine , V6 - powered models were equipped with a new five - speed automatic transmission , replacing the four - speed automatic transmission , while the inline - four models continued to use the old four - speed . This year also saw the introduction of the optional third row seat allowing for two additional passengers . The center console , which was previously exclusive to the top trim level , is now standard across all trims . The unibody was slightly modified behind the second row seats to include a depression in the trunk floor able to accommodate the optional third row seating . On models without third row seating , this depression was turned into a storage compartment ( prior to 2004 the spare tire was accessible from inside the vehicle where the third row seating would subsequently be located ; beginning in 2004 the spare tire is accessible from underneath the vehicle ) . Subtle changes to the front grille , front and rear bumpers , headlights and taillights ( LED taillights on later hybrid models ) round - out the major changes for the 2003 mid-cycle refresh . </P>
when did the highlander get a 3rd row seat
when did the highlander get a 3rd row seat
In 2003 , for the 2004 model year
In 2003 , for the 2004 model year