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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  MPG - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By santabob1 - December 5 - 10:18 pm

  When we purchased the Hylander, new, we got 28 to 30 mpg. Now with 116,000 miles on the car we get 23mpg. We keep the car in ENCON all the time and I drive like an old man.....because I am an old man. Any ideas on the drop in mpgs?

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  Very Nice Vehicle - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Todd - May 4 - 5:56 pm

  A very good overall vehicle. Has a great ride, is unusually quiet, and has good engine performance. A solid all-around in-town car that can also go out on the open road. Good leg room and head room for four 6+ adults/kids and still have room for your stuff or more little ones. We like the exterior look, but have to admit the hybrid drive is the wow factor. Friends will all want a ride and will ask a ton of questions about it. MPG is within the ranges listed.

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  Cream of Crop - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By gabe - April 14 - 2:43 pm

  Toyota did it again! This HH is bigger, roomier & better mileage. Just loving it.

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  Perfect vehicle for us - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Nicmo - April 6 - 4:06 am

  Owned 1 month. So far this car is perfect for our needs. Has plenty of power, big nav/back up screen, good stereo sound, quiet ride. Waited 3 yrs for the 2010 RX 350 and finally saw it at the SF Auto show. It looked essentially the same as the old version, which we didnt care for, only slightly bigger. While at the show checked out all the Xs (MDX, RDX, FX, EX) but for the money there was no comparison, at least from a tech side and sitting in the showroom, plus this runs on regular gas. The next weekend we test drove them all except the 2010 RX which is available in Feb and found the all wheel version of this car to be as good as any of the others.

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  Happily owned - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By first hybrid - January 3 - 8:30 pm

  Just purchased 200 miles ago. You must drive in eco to receive better fuel economy. Bought it to replace a Odyssey. With our family of 5 the room is good. Cargo space is smaller than van but leg room is equal. Lots of power, options and comfort. We are getting 23 mpg but expect to do better with experience. Good replacement of a bad gas mileage van.

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  Mixed emotions - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By grider - February 12 - 6:13 pm

  My feelings on this vehicle are very mixed. We bought this to replace our gas guzzling pathfinder. It is touted as getting between 25 & 27 miles to the gallon, which we were getting until about a month ago when it fell and has not gone above 22 MPG. We took it in to get inspected and went through all the obvious factors, tire pressure, driving habits,and so on. They informed us that it takes 5,000 to 10,000 miles to "break in" the vehicle and see the actual MPG.We were informed that 26 MPG was not actually realistic and those tests are done under conditions which are impossible to drive under. I am not saying its a bad vehicle, but dont believe your salesperson that u are going to get 26 MPG

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  Impressive gas mileage - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By MM - January 30 - 1:33 pm

  We just leased our 2008 highlander hybrid and currently have 800 miles logged. We are averaging 27.4 mpg and utilizing the econ and ev modes. Without those, our average was around 24. The vehicle is very comfortable and fits my 67" very well. Overall, it is a very quiet vehicle.

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  Exactly what the doctor ordered! - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Ron L - September 2 - 8:56 pm

  A very good overall vehicle. Has a great quiet ride and has great engine performance. I like the exterior look, but have to admit the hybrid drive is the reason I love it. My MPG has been as advertised once the vehicle has broken in and it was no longer winter. This Highlander has definetly made me forget my Pilot.

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  Just had it less than a month - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By HybridBuyer - June 20 - 4:40 am

  We replaced a 4Runner with this car. We really like the third row of seats. The car is extremely solid and a pleasure to drive. The seats are very comfortable. It is overall a very well-designed vehicle.

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  2nd time owner of an HH - 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Barry - April 29 - 9:26 pm

  Overall very pleased with the vehicle. It is very quiet and smooth riding and plenty of room. I expect the fuel econ to improve at 600 miles driven fuel econ at 23.4 mpg on tank 1 and 25.1 on tank 2