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33
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Detailed average score
(Based on 10 reviews submitted for this vehicle)
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( 80 ) |
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Look:
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Maximum score is 100.
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"I have owned my Highlander hybrid for exactly one year now and I have yet to see better than 22 MPG. The mileage stated by Toyota is seriously wrong. I feel dupped. I tried driving at 60 MPH, 'coasting ' where possible, reducing air conditioning usage, premium gas, NOTHING WORKED. I can't complain too loudly, overall I'm satisfied with the vehicle. Great guts for a battery operated toy. I should note that I am unable to open only one or two windows while driving due to a fluttering sound it makes which hurts our ears, that should definetely be redesigned. "
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San Juan Capistrano , California - April, 2007
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"Overall, I loved the vehicle. Great pickup, confortable to ride and easy to learn to use the controls. For me, the car handles a little less smoothly than I would prefer and it took me a bit to get used to the braking."
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Phoenixville , Pennsylvania - July, 2006
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"I purchased in December 2005, but ordered the vehicle in September. It has been on a 2000 mile trip including mountains and performed flawlessly. Quality is excellent, mileage is as projected and the hardest thing to get used to is that the engine does not start when I turn the key. I recommend the Navigation package as the GPS is very well designed and the touch-screen is a great feature."
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Michael M. (Farmville , Virginia - January, 2006)
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"I have owned my Highlander Hybrid Limited 4WD since May 2006 and have but just over 10,000 miles on it. Gas milelage has been EXCELLENT at and average 28-29 MPG during the summer/fall with average speeds of 60 MPH and generally short trips (7 miles). Mileage can easily improve above 30 MPG when engine is warm during city driving (WITHOUT driving like a granny!). During the winter months (I live in the snow belt region around the Great Lakes) my average gas mileage has decreased to 24 MPG as would be expected with temperature below freezing (i.e. engine warmup is longer and engine operates more frequently). I am getting essentially the same mileage (if not marginally better) I did with my 97 Grand AM GT (3.3 litre), and definetly better mileage than any other mid-size SUV. Traction on winter roads has been excellent and the VDIM stability system is very impressive. It is however not very agile at high speeds on twisty roads and warrants some caution as would be expect from a top heavy SUV. Overall I am VERY HAPPY with my Highlander Hybrid. It should be noted that Toyota has a service bulletion greating POOR GAS MILEAGE with the Highlander Hybrid - if the 12V battery has been disconnected (which the dealer is instructed to do if the vehicle is not used for 30 days), or if voltage drops below 7 volts, the idle speed control has to be relearned (a straight forward task that could be done with out the dealer), otherwise vehicle mileage will degraded due to an non-optimum engine idle control/speed.
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Thief River Falls , Minnesota - February, 2007
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"I ordered my highlander in March 2005 and took delivery August 1st. The vehicle now has 12,500 flawless miles on it. The MPG is averaging 29.1 on long trips. the GPS system can get lost at times, but eventually find's where it is. We bought the limited and are very pleased with the appearance and handling of the vehicle. It does take off like a rocket if you need to put your foot into it. For the best MPG, very light accelerator modulation is required. Once you get used to letting the electric motors work, the milage ends up very good. "
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BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP , New Jersey - June, 2006
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"Great MPG for a truck, roomier than you'd expect." "First, it is a hybrid. Second, the navigation system is wonderful and easy to use." "Hybrid Synergy Drive" "Compact car like gas mileage in a Mid Size SUV with exceptional acceleration." "Hybrid Synergy Drive"
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"Aerodynamic design causes us to not open windows." "The back door opens only one way and tthe window cannot be lowered and it is heavy to lift. " "Long wait for desired vehicle" "Heat/AC controls require you to take your eyes off the road to operate." "Price"
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