Overview & Reviews

After a complete redesign last year, the 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid remains unchanged.

• Hybrid powertrain provides ample power and high fuel economy, excellent cabin design and materials, versatile second-row seating.

• Third-row seats fold as one piece rather than in split sections, not suitable for off-road or serious winter duties.

User Reviews:

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  Low MPG For New Hybrid - 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By joe - November 15 - 2:16 am

  I purchased a 2009 highlander Ltd Hybrid with the expectation that I would experience MPG at or above the sticker stated 27 city and 25 highway. It seems that there is a problem with the electric motors or the computer which controls the timing of the electric and gas motor operation. Toyota specifications indicate that the three electric motors come on line in higher torque needs such as when starting from a light or going up grades to minimize the use of the gas engine. This car does not do that. The gas engine is forced to run in almost all situations because only the front electric motors operate. The car acts like a standard gas vehicle instead of a hybrid.

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  Better than expected! - 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Bill - February 9 - 3:10 am

  Bought a new fully loaded Limited Hybrid. Hoped to get the EPA est. gas mpg and with about 2200 miles Im getting way better than that. Best trips are fairly low speed, 40 and under which usually yield 33 to 36 mpg! Highway trips top out around 29 mpg. I live far out suburban, little city driving, and I keep up with traffic. Very smooth and comfortable, very QUIET. Mastered the nav. Its okay, not great. A tall step in, had to get running boards for my wife. Goofy hump for rear wiper and small rear windows restrict rear vision. All else better than expected. Intend to keep it 10 years like the Ford Expedition it replaced. Lost a little space, use half the gas, no regrets.