2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid User Reviews

Pros

8 CUPHOLDERS within reach of the driver!

Cons

Fuel economy could be better in City Driving

Purchased As New

I purchased my 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited in March of 2009. So far, I love it! My favorite feature (crazy as it sounds) is that there are 4 cupholders for the front passengers, and 4 more for the rear passengers, all of which are within reach of the Driver! I love that, now there's places to put my beverage(s), my cell phone, and other various items without them getting lost! I sure hope that Toyota keeps putting lots of cupholders in the Highlanders!

I also like the overall comfort of this vehicle. I'm 6'4" tall but have good legroom (another inch or two more would be nice, but heck, it's not a German vehicle)! I also really like the TOUCH SCREEN navigation system (the Lexus version of this vehicle, the RX450h) use a joystick system that seemed akward to use when I test drove it. The Highlander still has the fairly simple to use touch screen.

The exterior of this vehicle looks pretty good, could be a bit more "rugged" looking, maybe slightly taller (for a better view of the road ahead). But overall, it's a great vehicle, has only been in the shop for oil changes, and I have a feeling this baby is gonna last many years. Oh, and the fuel economy I've been getting around the city is in the low 20 mpg's. I was hoping for closer to 30 mpg. I'm not a fast driver and go easy on the gas pedal trying to get the best mileage, but 23-24 mpg's seems to be my overall average, with city & highway driving combined.

Finally, the audio system could be improved upon. Guess I'm spoiled from my old Lexus RX400h's Mark Levinson sound, but the Highlander's audio sounds a bit flat to me (even after tweaking the audio controls).

Buy this vehicle, you'll be glad you did!