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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  Love it - 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Inland Northwest - December 14 - 9:13 am

  Weve had it 4 months and 5000 miles. Its awesome to drive, and has plenty of room for family of four (2 teenagers) and dog to go on vacation. More than that, youd need a car-top carrier for stuff. Third row seat is okay. Our mileage has been pretty good; were averaging 24-25 overall. 28 on highway and 23 or so in town (we live in a small, very hilly town so anywhere we need to go is uphill and less than a mile away. Doesnt help us take advantage of hybrid very well). It drives beautifully. When we need to merge we turn off "econ" and boy, do we zoom. Its more comfortable than any car Ive owned (including other Toyotas).

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  Yukon to Highlander - 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Tom - September 14 - 3:30 am

  Great room for a big guy. Seats very comfortable. All the bells and whistles, maybe a little too much. Having a hard time with the quiet start and the sound of all the hybrid stuff.

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  Awesome car - 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By John - June 15 - 4:53 am

  Ive owned this car for about 1 month now. Very smooth ride in city and highway. MPG is about 27 average. The MSRP was 49k and I paid 37k for a company demo model with 14k miles and I still got the 0% financing. I cannot complain much about this car but Navigation has a not so good user interface. Overall, if I have to buy a car, I will buy this again but MSRP $49k on highlander seems bit too high.

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  Best Car Ive Owned - 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Jerry - March 16 - 11:20 pm

  I have had my Highlander for 11 months and have little over 12,000 miles. The car is great to drive it handles better then any if my previous SUVs (Suburban, 4 Runner, 2002 Highlander Limited). The mileage in town (all city driving) is between 23.5 to 25. There is a sweet spot for the EV at 35-40 MPH.

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  Poor Navigation System - 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Scott - July 4 - 7:40 am

  We love the soft leather seats and smooth ride. The Navigation System is difficult to use and not very intuitive. The Nav System in my 2006 Acura MDX is far superior...easier to use....has much greater utility. Wish I had saved the $2K and bought a $200 hand-held GPS instead. We always have to mapquest destinations because of the Highlanders frustrating nav system. Other than that, nice vehicle, although getting the advertised MPG is a challenge, so far, unachievable....best weve gotten is around 23MPG combined.....you really need to drive conservatively to get close.

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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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  Up and coming - 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By music man - July 2 - 12:56 am

  Although I have only about 400 miles I am extremely pleased with my purchase so far. Traded a Lexus and this vehicle is far more comfortable and roomy.

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  Can you have refined and fun in same ride ...YES ! - 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By studio1a - June 26 - 11:25 pm

  I shoot landscape Photography and an outdoors type of person, this Ride has it all. The Sun/Moon roof with Sirius brings the Moon right in with the right Tunes. Youve got a class ride with built in luxury coupled with a frame and suspension that can take you Almost anywhere with the world in front of you, so instead of always letting your mind taking you on a trip, why not give your mind a rest, and you take it on a trip, let it rip ! 27.6 mpg city 29+ mpg hwy

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  Still early, but lovin it! - 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By wvgasguy - December 23 - 2:53 am

  Im at about 1000 miles and still breaking it in. Averaging 24.5 in winter weather so extremely happy with that. Traded a Camry Hybrid in after 63,000 miles so I know how to maximize this from the "get go". Its so much more functional than the Camry, and I wanted an awd for the wife who is now driving daily in all types of weather and needs the space to haul the grandkids around. I am pleasantly surprised at how much more comfortable it is over the TCH. It is extremely versatile yet an economical vehicle to drive. You do have to "baby it" to maximize the mileage, but even my wife is getting around 23.5 and she does nothing special.

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  Navigation big disappointment - 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  By Don - November 18 - 12:26 pm

  I purchased the navigation system and entered a destination only to find out a major interstate that opened in Nov. 07 is not included on the DVD. I have version 8.1 (the latest version). The navigation system sends me the wrong direction because there are no current updates. I have a $250.00 TomTom that is updatable on the internet and a much more useful tool than the $2000.00 navigation system from Toyota. The Sirius/XM is over priced from the dealer, I went online and found a $400.00 kit that I installed in 20 min. and works just like the OEM version.