2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid User Reviews

Pros

Roomy

Cons

Noisy engine, wast too much gas.

Purchased As New

Engine is noisy when giving gas. The car is a gas eater, it takes 16L/100KM. Very disappointed on that.

Pros

love the comfort and size

Cons

terrible gas mileage with little help from dealer-only 18 in city with AC and 14 mpg with heat on

I think I got a lemon per my gas mileage. Unfortunately,I haven't been satisfied through the dealer, I do not think the mechanics know enough about hybrids yet. They keep telling me that the sticker gas estimate is done by the US gov. and is deceiving, they did not inform me of this before my purchase. My next step will be to contact Toyota. Buyer beware!...read morehide

Pros

Great FE, Comfortable, roomy and flexible 2nd row seating

Cons

Options come packaged, few choices

This replaces my Camry Hybrid. I'm sold on the Hybrid! However have realistic expectations. My TCH experience is that I can exceed the EPA so I see no reason why I won't average at least 26mpg long term. I can't understand people not thinking that is phenominal FE for a vehicle this large with 4wd.

The second row seating not only recline but they slide forward and back as well. Find that in another midsize SUV.

Gas savings alone won't pay for the hybrid option, but add in resale value and satisfaction of ownership of a high milage SUV and it's worth it. If you don't think that's worth something you need to look elsewhere, but don't bash those that do as some poster have been doing on forums.

It is quiet and a lot better handling than my large SUV. It is as comfortable as my large SUV so I'll be reploacing it next time with a high milage car and use the HH as my tow and travel vehicle.

I do wish the HH was available with the 4cy hybrid.

It's a shame you can't find a "stripped" Limited or get the leather as an option on the base model. I really don't want several thousand dollars worth of options I don't want just to get leather so I passed on the Limited Hybrid because even though they are "options" you can't find one without them.

If this experience is anything like the last 2.5 years in my Camry Hybrid I expect it to be reliable and effecient to drive....read morehide

Pros

Excellent ride, roomy inside esp. for driver on long trips.

Cons

My 2006 Limited Hybrid get only 25.1 mpg, very disappointed in that.

I feel I paid took much for this vehicle $39,900.00 for what the dealer said it would pay back in gas. Previous owner of 2 Infinti's I now regret that I did not look at them.

I do mostly interstate driving, avg. 25 mpg, but I bought it because said estimated 33 mph highway and 27 in city. I could of bought a used Toyota Highlander and still get around 25 miles mpg.

Does have a great ride for long trips. Excellent sound system. Performance is great, and too great, as you don't realize how fast you are going, with such a smooth ride.

Also, dealer did not tell me that if and when the Hybrid battery goes out that a new battery cost $5,900.00 that does not include installation. Also, the dealer sold me on a 3 seats, which I did not need as their are only 2 people in my family.

Most vehicles now have a 100,000 mile warranty, Toyota has only 36,000. I feel that is not a good deal either....read morehide

Pros

I have been averaging about 34 MPG in town, and if careful 39 on highwway

Cons

costly to buy

Excellent car, hauls my seven children around town while getting nice mileage. My kids love it too.