The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is based on the popular Highlander SUV, boasting a more environmentally-friendly gas-electric hybrid engine that delivers excellent fuel economy and lower emissions.

The 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is available in an all-wheel drive configuration only, with two trim levels: Base and Limited. It employs an advanced Hybrid Synergy Drive system, a 3.3-liter V6 gasoline engine with a high-torque electric drive motor-generator, producing 270 net horsepower and mated to an electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission.

The five-passenger Base trim is equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning and a rearview camera monitor. The Limited trim adds 19-inch alloy wheels, a power rear liftgate, leather upholstery and heated front seats; it also includes a third row bench seat that brings total seating capacity to seven (available on the Base trim).

Standard safety features include anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, electronic vehicle stability and traction control systems, active anti-whiplash front head restraints, front side-impact airbags and overhead curtain airbags for all rows. Hybrid-related components are backed by an 8-year/100,000 mile warranty.

Other Information

• Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
• Production: 2008-present
• Assembly: Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan; Princeton, Indiana, USA (2009-, North America only)
• Class: Mid-size crossover SUV
• Body style: 4-door SUV
• Layout: Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive

Price

• MSRP: $34,700 – $41,020
• Invoice: $31,577 – $37,122
• Market Price: $31,817 – $37,405

Links

• Toyota USA Highlander site
• Toyota Australia Highlander site
• Toyota China Highlander site
• Toyota Highlander Hybrid (Wikipedia)

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