The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is considered to be one of the best midsize crossover SUV choices for families of all sizes. As a Hybrid, it makes sure to keep everything that makes the Highlander great while adding better fuel mileage to the mix.
The Car Connection Review
In their recent review, the Car Connection talks about how adding the Hybrid motor actually makes the Highlander stand out as even better, and that none of the competition even comes close, saying, “With the V-6 engine gone, the hybrid powertrain in the Highlander shines even brighter as it’s the smoother, quieter, more pleasant option compared to the new turbo-4. The 2.5-liter inline-4 and electric motor are rated at 243 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. More importantly, it has EPA fuel economy ratings of 35 mpg city, 34 highway, and 35 combined. In mixed suburban driving I saw an average of 27.7 mpg, while on a highway road trip of 200 miles with the cruise control set at over 70 mph, the Highlander Hybrid averaged 32.2 mpg. Both were a bit shy of EPA ratings, but speed and outside heat were both factors. Whatever the case, no direct competitor comes close. The V-6-powered Honda Pilot with AWD only musters ratings of 19/25/21 mpg. While there is a Ford Explorer Hybrid, its powertrain isn’t smooth and with AWD, it’s only rated at 23/26/25 mpg.”
Just Pure Safety
Like the gas-powered Highlander, the Highlander Hybrid is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick+. Meaning that you aren’t giving anything up or making a compromise by having the Hybrid over the V6. The Highlander comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+, which features Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/ PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/ SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), and Automatic High Beams (AHB).
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a base MSRP of $40,620 and can be test driven and purchased at Valley Hi Toyota, where we have dozens of new and used vehicles. Our wonderful sales department will take great care of you and help you get the best price around, and our dedicated service center will ensure that your vehicle is kept in the best possible condition. Thank you, we look forward to serving you soon.
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