Valley Hi Toyota is thrilled to share that the 2024 Highlander Hybrid has been crowned the “Best Hybrid SUV for Families” by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious accolade is a testament to Toyota’s unwavering commitment to delivering unmatched quality, innovation, and performance to families across North America.
Toyota, by far, develops, markets, and sells more hybrid vehicles than any other manufacturer, and it is hard to think of a better application for the technology than the Highlander. The Highlander can be expected to perform all the around-town duties of an active family as well as be the vehicle of choice for long-distance travel. With EPA-estimated fuel mileage of 36 in the city and 35 on the highway for FWD models and a minuscule drop to 35 for city and highway on AWD models, the Highlander saves families in fuel costs every day.
“We are thrilled to receive this great award from U.S. News & World Report,” said Mike Tripp, Group Vice President Toyota Marketing. “It is a testament to our ongoing commitment to offer vehicles with family-friendly features that fit busy lifestyles. We look forward to continuing to focus on what customers need and providing families with vehicles that help them take on each day.”
Built for American Families
Assembled in Toyota’s Princeton, Indiana manufacturing facility, the Highlander Hybrid is crafted with precision and attention to detail. From its long, lean exterior to its meticulously designed interior and room for either 7 or 8, the Highlander Hybrid stands out in terms of style and functionality.
Hybrid Power and Economy
The Highlander Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-4 combined with Toyota’s Hybrid system, which has either two permanent magnet synchronous motors in the front for FWD models or one motor in front and another in the rear for AWD models. Combined power is 243 hp and 175 lb-ft of torque for FWD models and 265 hp and 310 lb-ft for AWD models. The model has a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds.
Wide Model Range
An additional attraction of the Highlander Hybrid is the wide range of its availability from the economically accessible LE, with a starting MSRP of $40,970 on through the model hierarchy of LE Nightshade, XLE, XLE Nightshade, Limited, and Platinum grades, there is a Highlander Hybrid to fit a wide range of families.
As a family-centered vehicle, all models come standard with the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ suite of safety and driver assistance technologies, including:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
- Automatic High Beams (AHB)
- Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- Road Sign Assist (RSA)
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
Inside, drivers and passengers alike will enjoy the U.S.-developed Toyota Audio Multimedia System with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ and additional connectivity via one USB media port and four USB charging ports. Audio systems range from a 6-speaker standard system to the available 11-speaker JBL audio system, which includes a powered subwoofer.
It is a sophisticated model designed to please a wide variety of people, and the best way to get to know it is to visit Valley Hi Toyota and test drive one. Bring the whole family.
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