2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Toyota claims that since its debut, the Highlander Hybrid has been a good seller, since 2006 the Highlander has sold around 31,000 vehicles and helping the brand capture 67 percent of the U.S. hybrid market.
Toyota believes that the next Highlander should be more powerful and larger. Toyota expects that the newer versions will boast about 270 horse power so, be on the look out for these new changes. These changes will not only put a fresh, more competitive crossover in Toyota’s already remarkable vehicles but, it also marks the introduction of one of the market’s largest mainstream hybrid models.
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid’s fuel economy is typically at its best in city driving because the electric motors work optimally at lower speeds. The driver has the capability to change to EV mode, in which the Highlander Hybrid will operate for a greater period of time solely under electric power in certain conditions; an ECON mode smooths out throttle response to limit excessive acceleration. Fuel economy for this vehicle is now in the range of 25-27 mpg which is phenominal for an SUV.