In earlier several years, the Toyota Highlander put consistently near the best of the mid-size SUV class. Increased levels of competition from Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and others has dropped the Highlander to mid-pack. But a single matter that helps it stand out is its available hybrid drivetrain. The entrance-push hybrid Highlander packs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine and two electrical motors that produce a mixed 243 horsepower. Opting for all-wheel generate nets a 3rd motor that powers the rear wheels. The hybrid Highlander is fairly rapid for a mid-size SUV, scooting to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds. It also handles about as well as the turbocharged gasoline-only Highlander–which is to say it is steady if unexciting. But the gas financial state rewards above the standard Highlander are big. A entrance-generate hybrid Highlander is EPA-rated at 36 mpg in the metropolis and 35 mpg on the highway, in comparison to 25 mpg in the metropolis and 29 mpg on the freeway for a entrance-generate strictly fuel-fed Highlander. The Highlander is not as roomy as other 3-row mid-sizing alternatives such as the Chevrolet Traverse, Kia Telluride, and Hyundai Palisade nevertheless, people types really don’t present a hybrid powertrain alternative.
- Foundation value: $41,555
- C/D rating: 8/10
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