Toyota Highlander Hybrid Reviews

"The new Highlander Hybrid is surprisingly powerful, more powerful than the regular V6 models. The Hybrid combines a 3.3-liter V6 with an electric motor, or two motors in the case of all-wheel-drive models. The electric motor improves acceleration?"

"Acceleration is excellent at any speed, thanks to the electric motor assist."

"While hybrid power is the attraction in this machine, it offers another technology with an appeal. It's called Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, or VDIM?VDIM is a vehicle stability/traction control system that takes safety up another notch."

"Highlander's popularity is partly because it's a Toyota, which promises top-notch quality, durability and reliability."

"This urge to speed comes at a major cost to fuel economy. It's estimated at just 33/28 mpg City/Highway by the EPA, and you may never see that."

"Turn the key in the hybrid and there's a few-second pause for the "ready" light to go on. Then wait of a few more seconds for the nickel-metal-hydride batteries to activate the electric motor to get the machine going. Chances are bank robbers would never use one as a getaway car."

"The standard Highlander has a light and somewhat "tossable" nature but the added weight of the hybrid version gives it a more cumbersome feel around tight turns."

"Those dedicated to the cause of relief from reliance on foreign oil have to pay $6,800 more for a base hybrid and $7,700 more for the Limited than if they bought the V-6 Highlander minus the NiMH batteries."

"It makes $2 a gallon gas a little more tolerable, and you can thumb your nose at those Mideast sheiks."

"Toyota is leading the way toward having your SUV cake and eating it, too."