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2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Overview

Likes:

  • Leading-edge hybrid technology
  • Powerful V-6 power-Impressive economy
  • Quiet ride
  • Clever second-row seat

Dislikes:

  • Dull electric steering
  • Too-soft suspension
  • Cramped optional third-row seat
  • Traction control can’t be turned off

Bottom Line

By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

The hybrid experts at TheCarConnection.com examined the latest road tests on the new 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid to write this consensus review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and have added more details and driving ...

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Full Review

By Rex Roy's avatar Rex Roy, Detroit Editor

TheCarConnection.com consulted a wide range of reviews of the new 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid from across the Web, and most were lukewarm on the Highlander’s new look. AutoWeek says of the Toyota, 2008’s Highlander is "bigger, brasher and bolder than its predecessor,” but...

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Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 4WD 4dr (Natl) $34,200 / $30,780 City: 27
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 4WD 4dr (GS) $34,200 / $30,780 City: 27
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 4WD 4dr (SE) $34,200 / $30,780 City: 27
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 4WD 4dr Limited w/3rd Row (Natl) $40,450 / $36,202 City: 27
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 4WD 4dr Limited w/3rd Row (GS) $40,450 / $36,202 City: 27
Hwy: 25
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 4WD 4dr Limited w/3rd Row (SE) $40,450 / $36,202 City: 27
Hwy: 25

Other Choices:

The 2008 Escape Hybrid and its kissing cousins, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid and the Mazda Tribute Hybrid, are the highest-mileage SUVs in all the land. But these Fords are smaller than the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid inside and out. The Escape uses a four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that gets 34 mpg city, 30 mpg highway.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By  Clean Energy #1, Posted: 5/29/2008

    Hybrid Underwhelming

    I was expecting much better range and performance under battery mode than reported here. And even though the MPG in the city is higher than highway, 27 mpg is nothing to be too proud of when fuel prices and supply are where they are, let alone with the eco consequences of fossil fuel use. Nice summary here though!

  2. By Sharon Morey #2, Posted: 9/19/2008

    Electrical Problem Cannot Solve

    I love my 2008 Highlander Hybrid except I have an electrical problem with loud pops and snaps in the speakers. Speakers and amps replaced - still a problem. Desperate to find a solution.

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