Toyota Highlander Hybrid - 4WD 4dr (Natl)

• Starting MSRP $34,900 – $41,220
• Fuel Economy: 27 MPG city / 25 MPG highway
• Seating capacity: 5
• Basic Warranty:
  
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     Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles

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     Drivetrain: 5 Years/60,000 Miles

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     Corrosion: 5 Years/Unlimited Miles

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     Hybrid Component: 8 Years/100,000 Miles

The second-generation Highlander Hybrid gas/electric SUV was introduced in 2008. The Highlander can operate in an all-electric mode that can be used for limited distances. Five- and seven-seat models are available. Base and Limited trims are offered, and the hybrid is only available with all-wheel drive. Its competition is the Ford Escape Hybrid and ChevroleToyota's 2010 Highlander is available in base, Sport, SE and Limited trims. A 2.7L 4-cylinder engine making 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque is standard on the base trim. A 3.5L V6 engine making 270 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque is the uplevel powertrain.

The base engine is paired with a standard 6-speed automatic transmission, while the V6 versions get a standard 5-speed automatic transmission. The V6 engines can be equipped to tow up to 5,000 pounds, while the base 4-cylinder can pull up to 3,500 pounds.

Toyota also offers a hybrid version of the Highlander. All hybrids come with a 3.3L V6 engine and integrated electric motor/generator system that's able to make a combined 209 horsepower and 212 pound-feet of torque. The Highlander Hybrid has an EV mode for driving short distances at low speed on electric power only, and there's also an ECON mode that limits acceleration to conserve energy. 4-wheel drive and an automatic continuously variable transmission are also standard.