Overview & Reviews
A less-expensive model joins the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid lineup.
- Real-world gas mileage in the high 20s, swift acceleration, smooth ride, high crash test scores, comfortable cabin with simple controls and solid materials.
- Expensive, added weight of hybrid mechanicals results in so-so handling, engine can be noisy, poor access to third-row seat.
User Reviews:
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Nice Hybrid Ride! - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By PaulW - November 4 - 10:03 pmIm still a very new owner but my first two tankfuls in mixed city/highway driving have been 28.4 MPG and 28.6 MPG. Based on the EPA sticker I was hoping for even more, but what Im getting is still 60% BETTER than my last SUV. Ill save $1000 in gasoline every year with this vehicle (based on my year-long predicted average of $2.699/gallon).
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Watch out! Hybrid Inverter Failure - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By dmr500 - August 24 - 12:58 pmI loved my beautiful 2007 Highlander Hybrid SUV until the inverter failed immediately after the 100,000 mile warranty. The part costs close to $7000. It is a sealed part - no customer maintenance required. Not something youd expect to fail after just 100,000 miles. Toyota Customer Care says its my problem. Internet research shows that this is a bigger and more widespread problem than Toyota is willing to admit. Heres the clincher. The car completely stalled out while I was driving at about 40 miles per hour. I had to coast to the side of the road. It was harrowing. This is a dangerous problem - I am getting rid of this car. I would not recommend a Toyota hybrid of any sort.
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Following first long trip - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By Dave - August 23 - 2:46 pmTook my first road trip of about 500 milies and was mildly disappointed with the fuel economy (25 MPG - highway). Although only 2 MPG under the advertised 27, I drove very carefully and tried to eke out as much electric motor driving as I could. I have come to the conclusion that this is not an "econo-box" but simply a performance vehicle that gets the economy of a 4-cyl with the umph of an 8. Fun to drive, great pick-up, and comfy. A real step up from my Subaru Outback. If given the choice all over again, however, I would opt for the non-hybrid 6 and spend the extra cash on a 4wd, an upgraded Limited, and other accessories.
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Beautifully engineered, great package! - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By aaclaxt - March 26 - 1:53 amIf you hate vans and Suburbans, but need seating for 7 in a pinch, this is your machine! Very cool to be green, too. I traded my Sienna AWD van for the Highlander Hybrid. Perfect for in-town (28 mpg in an SUV - wow!) and long trips. No one can tell it is a hybrid - totally quiet and smooth as it switches between engine to battery. It runs on 100% battery as you sail thru the grocery store parking lot (be careful! it is sooo quiet people do not know you are there). Good ride and handling in town and on highway. AWD is a must for me in snowy Pennsylvania and I have not been disappointed! Beautiul leather inside; truly a fabulous vehicle. Go hybrid!
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Great ride - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By KHALIL ABDUS-SALAAM - January 14 - 3:13 amI just had to have a 3rd row for the little ones. Adults would feel a little cramped back there. On a flat road surface I reached speeds of 50 mph on electric. You have to start off slow to accomplish this. The radio may need an upgrade. Im not getting many stations on it. But the ride and fuel economy is worth more then you can imagine.
