2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

Summary

toyota highlander hybrid

Seen as the Highlander SUV and 3rd row seats a bit cramped for adults - but if you are including children, clan, they must fit properly. Toyota Highlander Hybrid Highlander is based on the popular, gasoline-electric engine boasts a more environmentally friendly hybrid that produces very good fuel economy and lower emissions.

Exterior
Toyota makes it easy to distinguish between the Highlander Hybrid model by adding a unique grille and bumper redesigned with (and arranged vertically) integrated fog lamps, body colored rocker panels, and covered with a blue light and taillight lenses. Chrome accents adorn the rocker panels, and cut the base and SE has 17-inch alloy wheels. Highlander SE is also equipped with fog lamps, glass hatch that opens separately from the lift gate, and black roof rails. The chrome Limited trim level adds 19-inch wheels and roof rails.

Interior
the third row seat is standard, and it folds into the floor 50/50 split. The second row bench seat has a removable chamber that stows in a compartment under the front seat center console. Without it, the second row seats convert into two captains along the center aisle or center console (also removable). Both seats can recline and adjust themselves to the front and rear, and passenger-side seat has a walk-in feature for easier access the third row.

Performance
A 3.5-liter V-6 drivetrain base 2012 Highlander Hybrids. With the help of electric motors, Highlander Hybrid makes 280 hp combined. Equipped with a standard all-wheel drive, hybrid using an electric motor for extra power the rear wheels and driveshaft coupling unusual in almost all-wheel-drive models. Highlander Hybrid can cruise at a slow speed electric power alone. A panel button allows the driver to maximize EV threshold for electric only propulsion, given a sufficiently charge the battery.

safety
Standard safety features include anti-lock brakes with brake assist, electronic vehicle stability and traction control systems, control anti-whiplash active front head, monitor, rearview camera, front side impact airbags, driver knee airbags and overhead curtain airbags for all rows. Hybrid-related components are backed by, 8-year/100 000 mile warranty.

Competitor’s
competitors include the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot. With less competition for buyers who want an SUV 7 passengers also get great mileage. For example the popular Chevy Traverse is rated at 16 mpg city/23 mpg hwy. Honda Pilot gets closer to 18/25. Even the hybrid version of Escalade, Tahoe and Yukon only manage 20 and 23.