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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  2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By jaxhog - January 28 - 10:26 am

  The Highlander is so much fun to drive. The fuel mileage is great. Its comfortable and handles bumps better than my large SUV.

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  Incredible reliability, perfect size - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By litespeedn - December 7 - 3:01 pm

  Bought this car new in 2006, now have 168,000 miles. In well over 1 million miles of driving, this Highlander has been the most reliable, comfortable car I have ever owned. No repairs have been needed at all, just routine maintenance - oil changes every 10K miles with synthetic oil, also replaced the coolant, timing belt, and spark plugs at 90K. Car is still on the original brakes! On 3rd set of tires. This car has great acceleration, good mileage (average 25.5 MPG, and I tend to drive fast), great room for passengers or gear. AWD with stability control is great for low traction or slippery roads, although I dont offroad. I have the Limited version with navigation - nav system still good, but I had to buy a new disc on eBay to get updated roads. Car structure is still solid with no rattles. I dont see any new vehicles that compare with this one yet - the new Highlander is too big, and small SUVs are overstyled and lack room inside. I hope to keep this car for a few more years.

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  Quick, efficient & comfortable car - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By M. J. McCloskey - September 27 - 5:33 pm

  Ive had my HH Limited w/nav for about a month. Very good build quality, comfortable, quiet and quick w/good MPG. Getting nearly 30 mpg combined. Like that the ICE runs only when necessary saving fuel. The stealth styling blends in but surprises other drivers when I press the go pedal - car moves out very smartly!

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  2007 HiHy base model - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By tswill2 - September 25 - 10:40 pm

  This vehicle is co-operated by my wife and I. She gets about 28.5 mpg on short shopping trips, and I get about 33 mpg on longer jaunts without special driving techniques, and recently for 40.3 mpg on a 45 mile trip! That was being "almost" as careful as I could. We really like it. Id give it a 9.5 overall rating.

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  It could be better - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Richard - May 23 - 3:06 am

  Overall, it is a very nice car. This is the second hybrid I bought this year, my first was a Ford Escape. The power of the HH far exceeds the Ford, but it cost you 6-7 mpg. The HH is more spacious and I am confident the resale will be better, but I do enjoy driving the Ford more than the HH.

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  Special Car - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Richard Wass - December 2 - 4:58 am

  All around great car. Excellent in Snow. Stuck in traffic, gas engine shuts off and vehicle runs on battery. 31 MPG around town when new. Thats great with a V6 and AWD.

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  Great MPG - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Kari - November 23 - 8:50 pm

  We have had our Highlander for 2 years, and love it. We have found after driving for two years you have to pay attention to what is on to get great mileage. In the winter, if you run the heater constantly you will lose mileage. Use a combination of heated seats and defrost, then our mileage is around 25 mpg. In summer, when we run just vent, and windows up we have seen 35 mpg, but usually we get 33 mpg because we like air conditioning. Definitely better mileage in summer. But overall great ride, good touring vehicle. Have had problems with people not hearing the SUV, when we start to back up. We have to take extra precautions, to make sure we dont surprise people walking to their cars.

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  Good, not Great - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Mr. KWM - November 2 - 8:10 pm

  We primarily bought this car for high gas mileage/fuel conservation, but its been a disappointment in that regard: average ~22mpg (mostly city). The performance is incredible, so its clear why gas mileage is low. We also got hit with the AMT this year (2006) so we lost the entire hybrid tax credit (not Toyotas fault), which left a bad taste in our mouth. Overall, its still a very well built car and fun to drive, if not fuel thrifty.

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  Best Hybrid - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Tom Weber - June 22 - 5:50 am

  I have only had my Highlander for about a month but I really like it! Its fun to drive and Im getting over 28 miles per gallon. I drove the lexus version and it was a great car but not for the extra money over the Toyota. The Toyota is a very comfortable car.

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  Meets all our expectations - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By caymandiver75 - April 17 - 10:48 am

  We traded in our 06 MDX for this 07 Highlander Hybrid and have been very impressed so far. The MDX once a year seemed to have transmission issues and the 17.5 mpg wasnt great either for commuting 60 miles a day. The Highlander has yielded us 28mpg highway and 29mpg in the city. The ride is very very smooth and the looks are quite handsome in nature.