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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Cant believe the costs of parts! - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By NolongerFan - February 18 - 7:00 pmI have been a Toyota fan for 20 years until now. My 4 year old Highlander Hybrid just stopped cold on me. Now they are telling me its the inverter and transaxle? Parts alone are $13,000, does not include labor. A car only 4 years old and the cost to fix it is as much as buying another car. Cant believe Toyota would price the parts to this car at an outrageous price. Off to buy another car and NOT A TOYOTA!!
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Bought one... wish I didnt - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By outnumbered - February 1 - 6:00 amAlthough it has a lot of positive aspects, its what comes up short that makes all the difference! Front seats dont go back far enough. If you are 6 tall the angle of the seats cause upper leg discomfort on long drives. Dash display failed in the 1st year & dealer said "the lights are on" but the display WAS broken. It took 4 trips before they admitted a problem existed. Mileage is good in the city, but no better than std Highlander on the hwy. Very disappointing! Navigation system is a very low-end unit (they charge for a top of the line unit). The display is dull like a low resolution monitor. Interior lights cannot be adjusted separate from dash lights-BAD.
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Worth every Penny - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By Hybridgirl - January 25 - 3:20 amI truly love driving this vehicle. I have the acceleration needed combined with awesome gas mileage. I am averaging 27-28 mpg mainly highway miles. It is very spacious except for the 3rd row seat. It handles fairly well especially for a SUV.
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Great car! - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By Roney - January 3 - 7:10 pmWe have a 2006 HH Limited 4wd-i really fun to drive, handles well, and its a solid ride. Our current mpg is 23.3 (the average increases over time). The interior is very nice, and has great features like a JBL sound system, DVD/navigation system.
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What more could you ask for in an SUV? - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By Lisa - December 10 - 12:33 amLove my car... Its beautiful--no space alien design--its luxurious, and it drives like a dream. I commute 80+ miles one way, so my vehicle plays an important role in my life. I couldnt have made a better choice. The handling is surprisingly good when you consider the extra weight, and the vehicle is so quiet, half the time Im not even sure its really on. The Limited trim gives you just about everything you could ask for, but after market options are available-- and mine have worked out just fine.
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Best car I ever owned - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By ValueLover - December 4 - 10:00 amI bought one of the very first HHs. In LA on 7/3/05. Five years later it runs and looks almost like new. 95% of my driving is surface streets in LA. I get about 24-26 mpg with a/c (always on). The mileage when I got it was 28-30 mpg, so some degradation, but no other SUV of equal size and power even comes close. I have never had a serious problem. No breakdowns. After 57,000 mi. still havent had a brake job! Extremely comfortable w/o needing the extras of the Lexus RX400h. The build quality is amazing. Only problem I have had is a popping noise from the driver seat when reclining it. Quality is better than the 91 and 96 LS400s that I owned previously.
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Great...would have been better w/4 Cyl - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By ljmiii - November 10 - 1:00 amDelightful. Overall, it is the best seven seat vehicle out there. Good comfort, quality, and driveability. I get about 23 MPG hwy, 35 MPG city though you can do better on the HWY by going slower. The car is great to drive on the freeway and ideal in the city but not so good on twisty roads. In fact my chief complaint is that the acceleration and braking so dramatically outperform the suspension... there is no reason for 268 HP in a car this tipsy. They should have gone with the Highlander/Camry 4 cyl, hybridized the performance up to the 6 cyl, and delivered better mileage (like the Prius).
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First one in town! - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By M.K. - November 2 - 1:30 pmWaited six months, but first week is great!!! 1000 miles in 9 days! 26 miles on road with air.
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Nice vehicle, not so nice mileage - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By 7539 - October 28 - 1:50 amI have had my Toyota for a month, after trading in a Tahoe. The ride is nice and comfortable, almost as good. The mileage is, of course, way lower than EPA estimates. i have not gotten less than 22 MPG or more than 24 MPG so far, in about seven tanks. BUT - I love the power - the gas and electric both kicking in when you romp on the accelerator is like a turbo - Itll really part your hair for a 6 cylinder. But it does lead to a large decrease in mileage when you drive it that way often. I try to run on electric only around town to compensate - but all in all a fun car to drive, so far. It was worth it to cut my fuel mileage from 14 GPM to 22 GPM. At least I can say Im doing something!
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The more I drive it the more Ilike it - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
By joe540ci - October 19 - 10:33 pmI drive a 3/4 ton pick-up for work. So when I jump into the hiway the difference is amazing. It has the ride of a luxury sedan and in good weather I get 28 MPG, winter driving is about 24 mpg.The power is perfect when we went thru the mountains. The toyota highlander is the perfect vehicle for me!!!
