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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  Toyota Highlander Hybrid - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By roger - May 9 - 6:20 pm

  Fun to drive and great gas mileage for an SUV. Pick up and acceleration unmatched. Hybrids are the future. A must test drive.

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  Expect more Goodies in Limited Version - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Verysatisfied - May 1 - 6:36 pm

  Ive been trying to get this car over a year in California. I bought it in Reno, NV--only a 2 month wait. Pros: Much better mileage than my Sequoia! I get about 25 hwy/31 city--but I drive 80-85 mph. Great design, but would like more hybrid-specific markings/colors. Great power and acceleration. Smooth, tight driving compared to most SUVs--doesnt feel like a boat. Fun to drive, always watching power meter to improve my driving. Helping environment. Cons: Need better stereo=IPOD/satellite radio. Want to roll down rear hatch window--major bummer! No rear heat/air controls. Need Distance to Empty data! No telescoping steering wheel adjustment. Not allowed in commuter lane!

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  Highlander Hybrid Review - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Hybrid-Owner - April 27 - 5:36 am

  Well worth the purchase overall! I would like to see more features added to the highend limited model which should be included for the price. Things such as seat memory, rear backup camera or sensor, miles to empty info, more buttons on the steering wheel like other lux cars. The nav software is not user friendly but the trip info for the hybrid part is very cool. The EV button that many talk about would be nice to have to manually save more on fuel. Larger gas tank should be considered if the car really does not get 30+/- per gallon as it will result in more trips to the gas station with the car getting less then 400 miles per tank.

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  Stylish Step in the Right Direction - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Guy - April 6 - 5:16 am

  Ive had my Limited AWD hybrid Highlander for one year now, and no problems yet. Its acceleration is a lot of fun. And its wood and leather interior, and "gold package" metal nameplates on the exterior, all give this vehicle a lot of style. Highway mileage is the 27/31 hwy/city mpg as advertized, as long as I dont go above 65 mph. Otherwise it drops to 24-25 mpg. No chance to measure city- only mpg, but it is higher than hwy mileage, maybe 31. But with sunroof, headroom is a little low for my 62". Legroom barely adequate. And though William Shatner was right about its smooth ride, seats seem way too firm for much comfort on long trips.

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  Almost got killed in my hybrid - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By myraferr - April 3 - 10:00 am

  These hybrid are in the baby stages, there are a lot of serious problems with the hybrid system components, these vehicles are death traps, they can stall on you and shut down without any warning doing 70 mph, no power, no steering, no brakes almost got killed by a semi on the freeway. Im talking to a lawyer, its happening to others in other states, they are very expensive to fix, 14,000 dollars thats what my dealer wants to fix, they are nuts a four year old car, needing such expensive repairs, my last hybrid, or Toyota, and yes they say they are warrantied, but a warranty is only good if they will fix it and Toyota wont.

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  Great Mileage! Great Quality! - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By BT - March 4 - 5:06 am

  There are many reviews of the Highlander Hybrid out there by the professional automotive writers. They seem to vary widely, depending on the reviewer. My real-world experience is an average of about 30MPG in city and highway driving. When I tried to baby the car, Ive gotten as much as 38MPG in moderate traffic. The car is well built, parts fit neatly and securely, and road noise is very low. The moonroof, when fully open, makes a horrible pulsing sound, but closing it halfway eliminates this. This has been the only negative Ive found with the car.

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  Gas Mileage Claims False - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Mona Tanner - February 16 - 5:00 am

  The Hylander Hybrid is a great looking, great driving vehicle. The only problem I have with it, and its a big one, is that I dont get the gas mileage claimed. Toyota claimed it would get 28 hwy and 31 city mpg. I drive it gently and average at most 26 mpg. I bought the car specifically for the gas mileage, so I cant justify the $4500 price difference.

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  My favorite car Ive ever had - 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By MN Mom - January 26 - 12:13 am

  I have two children (aged 4 and 6) and carpool often. We traded in the mini van and never looked back. Using the 3rd row for seating has been very easy, love how the 2nd row slides forward for access. The only thing I would change would be for the 3rd row to have the option of splitting in half. Other than that, a complete joy to drive.