Overview & Reviews

Toyota has completely redesigned the Highlander Hybrid for 2008. Although this hybrid crossover SUV is considerably larger than its predecessor, its gas mileage is just as good.

• Hybrid drivetrain offers a useful compromise of performance and fuel economy, thoughtfully designed cabin with reconfigurable second-row seats and a habitable third row, quality interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  toyota - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By kevin - July 18 - 10:00 am

  this is an extremely sophisticated and fun to drive and is pretty fast for a hybrid

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  Green is Good! - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Mary - June 23 - 7:00 am

  Ive wanted a hybrid for a couple of years. Giving up my Montero was tough - it had great style and fit my large family well, but the Earths needs came first so I bought the HiHy. We are more cramped than we used to be but we are very comfortable. The ride is much more like a luxury car. I find that I drive with a more relaxed style now since I can see on the display how Im using the engine (EV, EV-assist or gas). The roofrack is adjustable so our topper for our camping gear and my kayak will fit nicely. My absolute only complaint, and its minor: its got no style. But Ill take not much to look at for the super low emissions and the comfort. Im very pleased with it.

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  Awesome suv - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Jonathan - June 5 - 1:10 pm

  I just got it about two weeks ago. I have previously owned a 2005 Camry and I traded in my 2007 Rav4 for this one. Oh boy this was the best decision I made, this SUV is a combination of a sedan and the styling of a Crossover. Definitely eye-catching and stunning on the road, and the ride is astounding. Toyota made a hit! Mileage is reasonable considering the size and the options. This SUV is incomparable to anything in its class.

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  Well-planned - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By mb - December 22 - 4:43 pm

  I love this car! We got it b/c we wanted an SUV for kids and knew wed get hit hard at gas pumps, but also b/c in test drive, it was the most comfortable, and most thoughtfully planned interior of many SUVs, including new Acuras. Ive had a honda for 11 yrs and enjoyed the FWD, the reliability and all the nooks and crannies in it (I miss those hidden compartments) but this car has style, more cupholders than you could possibly need and that 3rd seat in the 2nd row is an amazing feature!

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  I would buy another one - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By mcnamara - October 29 - 1:20 pm

  We have owned the vehicle for 5 months. There has not been one problem with the car. Mileage 27.5 mpg city and 26 - 30 mpg on the highway. Most driving is at 5,000 to 6,500 feet above sea level. Gasoline is typically purchased with an ethanol/regular mixture. The ride is quiet and smooth. Plenty of power.

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  2008 highlander hybrid - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By nathan - October 25 - 6:23 pm

  For a full sized SUV - its amazing. The limited edition is full of all the extras. A lot of the same stuff that others are posting here. Its not advertised for "offroad", but then neither was my truck.

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  Does everyting well - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By gwnorth - July 3 - 1:03 pm

  We bought this car in need of a vehicle with enough space for two kids, two dogs, and two adults with the hopes of getting some respectable mileage. It has meet our needs well and so far we have averaged about 27 mpg using the econ mode and focusing on how we drive the vehicle. Toyota builds a great car, just not a very exciting car. Dont get me wrong, it does everyting it is supposed to do and does it well, just very conservatively and below the radar. We are pleased with our purchase and hope to get many great years out of our new HH!

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  A great vehicle with a few quirks - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Craig - June 15 - 4:06 pm

  This is my first hybrid. I have noticed that if you want to milk every bit of mpg from this vehicle, you need to drive in ECON mode. Using ECON mode I get 25 mpg in mixed driving. Without ECON mode I get around 20 mpg - sometimes less. EV mode is, IMHO, a marketing gimmick as it will not work unless the temperature is right, the batteries are fully charged, etc, etc, etc. When idling in park or in traffic, you sometimes feel a bump and small surge forward. When driving, you do not feel gas/electric switching at all. In ECON mode, acceleration is damped to conserve fuel. In normal mode this vehicle is quite powerful and easily gets to freeway speeds.

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  As good as it gets - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By jniska - June 12 - 7:53 am

  This vehicle is just about perfect. Ride is great, driving dynamics are good for a bigger SUV, and the mileage for a vehicle this size is outstanding. We test drove the Escape Hybrid and it falls way short of the Highlander in comfort, and overall driving feel. This car is the perfect compliment to our Prius. Not only do you we get over 26 MPG, the car can seat 7 and tow 3500 pounds. I dont know of any other vehicle that can do that. We typically trade in our cars every few years, but this one is going to stay for quite a while, or at least until Toyota comes out with a plug in model.

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  The Perfect Balance - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Al - April 15 - 4:20 am

  Wow! This vehicle has an excellent balance of performance, economy, ergonomics and reliability. Beginning with Toyotas amazing commitment to quality and reliability. Continue with Toyotas attention to comfort and ergonomics. Top it all off with 270 hp and 460 ft lbs of torque (almost as much as my turbo diesel!!) and its hard to believe that it holds 7 people and gets 27 mpg!! We traded our Sequoia in for the Highlander and havent looked back (we loved our Sequoia!). I think I love it more than my Camry hybrid and my diesel truck! Especially as fuel moves well over 4.00/gallon.