Overview & Reviews

New for 2006, the hybrid version of the Highlander pairs a gasoline-powered V6 with electric motors to improve fuel economy and acceleration.

• Real-world gas mileage in the 20s, terrific acceleration, smooth ride, comfortable cabin with simple controls and solid materials.

• Extra weight results in so-so handling, engine can be noisy, poor access to third-row seat.

User Reviews:

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  Buy a Honda - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By The Judge - March 5 - 7:53 am

  Serious and dangerous uncontrolable torque steer. Poof fuel economy, pathetic tiny front seats with uncomfortable arm rests combine for a truely sad ride. Lots of rattles and squeaks. The car has an almost rubberband motion to it. I will never buy another toyota. Toyota flat out lied, told me you dont need the 4wd and as it turns out it is the only thing that helps control the uncontrollable pull to the right in the 2wd version. That is why the 2008 hybrids will only be offered in this layout. Never again with this POOR company. The gas motor thumps when it kicks in, got much worse after the first 100 miles. Deceptive regarding their claim of a "seamless transion" between gas and electric.

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  Highlander Hybrid - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By bill631 - February 25 - 2:46 am

  This SUV provides a smooth yet powerful drive, even much to my surprise in the mountains of Colorado, which accounts for a least 50% of my driving. No problems whatsoever after over 11,000 miles of driving in all kinds of weather. The AWD seems better than any previous AWD vehicles Ive own in the difficult winter weather driving conditions of Summit County Colorado.

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  Sherman tank that gets great gas mileage - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Adam K - February 24 - 4:13 pm

  Prior to buying this vehicle, I owned a 2002 Honda CR-V and thought that it was the best car ever built. Then I bought my Highlander Hybrid with 26K miles and the it is more rugged and gets better mileage than the smaller Honda. This 06 Highlander Hybrid has it all: Good Looks. Great interior space. Smooth ride with a CVT transmission. Good gas mileage for a powerful SUV I get about 26 MPG overall. While this is less than advertised, it is still very good for a car with 268 HP that is built like a Sherman Tank. I typically keep a car for 200K plus miles and I am confident that this will go way beyond this milestone with basic maintenance.

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  our first new toyota - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By ed gavin - February 9 - 2:00 pm

  we are very satisfied with our purchase.this is our first toyota .we have allways had fords .we heard this would be good on gas mileage and so far it has been .i do miss my key code on the entry side .the driving is great ,it handles steady and rides quiet & the pick has a quick response ... thanks toyota ..

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  Highlander Hybrid is awesome! - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Sue Levy - January 15 - 10:03 pm

  We love our hybrid Highlander! We feel safe and very comfortable in it. The engines are very powerful. We can really turn on the power when we need to. Smart design, good storage, efficent, and were averaging 23 mpg. Id like a little more fuel efficiency but were happy to support the hybrid technology. The car is very quiet, too.

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  Great Vehicle - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By rav171 - January 13 - 3:20 pm

  My Highlander has over 33000 miles. To get the best mileage, the driver should make maximum use of the cruse control. That allows the computer to control the engine torque and continuous variable transmission (CVT). That way, the computer maximizes the gas efficiency while maintaining the speed that is set. I get 32 MPG driving 60 MPH on up and down highway roads in upstate New York. I couldnt be happier with the mileage.

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  2 years experience - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Tracy - January 12 - 10:56 pm

  Ive had my Highlander for two years now. I still find it a great car. My mileage varies tremendously, depending on my driving frame of mind and on the temperature. This past summer I consistently got trips of 30-40 MPG around town and tank averages of 29 MPG. But the cold weather is coming and this will knock me down to about 20 MPG avg per tank. If I zip around town and dont glide a lot or try to keep it on electric, the mileage goes down. This car has taught me a lot about how to drive to save gas. Its a comfortable car for both long and short trips, and the flexible seats allow for multiple configurations. I agree with other reviewers that the 3rd row seat is not needed.

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  Pleasure - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By koy mack - January 12 - 7:13 pm

  As a previous chevy tahoe owner I dearly love our highlander hybrid, smaller, more fun to drive, play a game with gas mileage, its very quick, no problems merging into interstate. A great vehicle for a 78 year old .

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  Great SUV so far - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Chander B. - November 26 - 11:10 pm

  Ive been averaging 29.8 MPG on my first tank of gas. Its great considering I was only getting 12 MPG in my LandCruiser. Obviously you cant drive the HiHy like an ordinary gas driven vehicle. I used to travel between 75-85 mph on all of my vehicles. But seeing how the style of driving affects actual mpg, Ive drastically changed my driving style. I think I drive like a little old lady. I dont accelerate fast and always maintain the posted speed limit. Its more like a game for me now. I dont care if other people are racing around me, I used to be like them a few weeks ago. They dont know what I know now. Im saving $$ at the pump while sacrificing minutes on my commute in safety!!

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  Fun to drive - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By witt - October 20 - 8:16 am

  Only have 5000 miles, own a prius and of course mileage is better in that vehicle, but the room and solid ride is very comfortable .