Math class with Professor Pritchard
Given real world mileage calculations, recouping the $4,890 sticker premium would require driving around 122,000km if you only drove in stop and go city traffic, which you won't. This being the case, you'd likely have to drive 200,000km or more to break even. Point is, it's a lot of miles to the break even point.
So is the Highlander Hybrid a money-in-your-pocket fuel saver?
No.
But it's definitely an interesting and cutting edge take on an SUV that achieves exceptional mileage for its capabilities. Toyota fans with busy families looking for a Hybrid- for whatever reason- needn't look any further.
Fuel mileage
Roomy interior
Visibility
Comfortable and quiet ride
A touch pricey
Dated interior
Front-seat comfort
Stereo system
photo:Justin Pritchard
Given real world mileage calculations, recouping the $4,890 sticker premium would require driving around 122,000km if you only drove in stop and go city traffic, which you won't. This being the case, you'd likely have to drive 200,000km or more to break even. Point is, it's a lot of miles to the break even point.
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| The Hybrid shines in city driving where the gasoline engine only rarely comes into play. |
So is the Highlander Hybrid a money-in-your-pocket fuel saver?
No.
But it's definitely an interesting and cutting edge take on an SUV that achieves exceptional mileage for its capabilities. Toyota fans with busy families looking for a Hybrid- for whatever reason- needn't look any further.
 |
Roomy interior
Visibility
Comfortable and quiet ride
 |
A touch pricey
Dated interior
 |
Front-seat comfort
Stereo system
photo:Justin Pritchard
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