Hybrid trucks – Toyota Highlander
Hybrid cars have been around for some time now. With the way the price of fuel is going up, it’s no surprise that the hybrids will continue to grow in popularity. The next wave of hybrids are the hybrid trucks that is gaining momentum has more Americans want the bigger vehicle to transport the family around. Doing errands and running to soccer games, football practice and so much more.
The Toyota Prius is one of the biggest selling hybrid out there in today’s market. With that being said, I figured that I should look at the SUV of Toyota, the Highlander. The Highlander is is Toyota’s version of a SUV, of course it’s not as big as the American made version of the SUV’s, but it still holds quite a bit and handles real well.
The Highlander is expected to get anywhere between 25 to 30 miles per gallon combined. which is great when you think about the fact that SUVs generally get less mileage than any other vehicle because it’s bigger, heavier, and less aerodynamic than cars are. Either way you look at it, the hybrid Highlander gets better mileage than the conventional Highlander model.
The Highlander’s engine shuts off when you are either coasting or stopped at a light. If you live in a big city like Los Angeles or New York City, you will save yourself a ton of money knowing that your hybrid truck isn’t using any gas at those lights or bumper-to-bumper traffic.
What about the interior og the Highlander? There is very little difference between the conventional model and the hybrid. Of course the hybrid doesn’t have a tachometer, instead it’s been replaced with a power meter.
As for the rest of the seating area, it’s the same exact vehicle.
The roominess of the Highlander is no different from the conventional one. In the back area under the back seats is the hybrid’s battery pack
Toyota will tell you that the Highlander is a seven seater, but let me tell you that unless the last two people who will sit in the back weigh less than a combined weight of 65 pounds, they’re not going to fit in the back (third) row. This SUV is a five seater. The back row is taken up by the family luggage and sports gear.
The Highlander has a different feel as you drive along, but it will give you the power you need without the engine sounds you’re normally used to hearing.
No matter how you look at it, the Toyota Hybrid Highlander is a good SUV for the needs of the family as well as it’s less harmful to the environment. Give it a test drive and see for yourself.
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