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With an interior that was revamped for 2008 with "Lexus-like levels of luxury and refinement," according to caranddriver.com, and 150 cubic feet of interior space, you and your passengers will feel rewarded for driving this Highlander. The drivetrain is a combination of gasoline and electric, and it is able to function on both, or one, depending on driving speed and acceleration. The Highlander Hybrid shows its gas saving abilities most heavily in the city, where it can run only on its electric motor in stop and go traffic. There is also no need to plug it in, since the brake friction replaces energy lost by the battery. If you drive this Highlander you'll be saving gas to the tune of 27 MPG city and 25 MPG highway. The horepower is 209, which isn't too far behind the original Highlander. And it's nice to know that Electronic On-Demand 4-wheel drive with intelligence also comes standard.
Every new Highlander Hybrid is stylishly accented with a silver-painted grille, color-keyed foldable power outside mirrors, blue-tinted headlamp and taillamp bezels, chrome door handles, and a unique Hybrid grille with a chrome surround. The proof is in the picture! The new Highlander Hybrid also includes those super convenient exterior elements, like washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers, a UV reduction glass windshield, an in-glass antenna with FM diversity reception, and a rear window electric defogger and intermittent wiper. You'll also be glad to know that every new Hybrid comes with the Cold Weather Package, which includes a windshield de-icer grid and heated power outside mirrors. But what fun is going places if you can't take all of your stuff with you? That's why the Highlander Hybrid comes standard with the Hybrid Towing Prep Package which includes a 3500-lb. towing capacity, heavy-duty radiator, 240-watt fan coupling, a transmission oil cooler with a water cooler and a prewired harness.
Each new Highlander Hybrid comes with convenient and luxurious interior refinements that include a tilt/telescopic adjustable leather steering wheel with audio and multi-information display controls, front defroster-linked CFC-free air conditioning with an air filter, a remote keyless entry system and a Smart Key System that includes push button start and remote illuminated entry (if you have a pace maker check with your doctor before activating the Smart Key System). Other interior accoutrements include an auxiliary audio jack, power windows with driver auto up/down, and power door locks.
We're not done yet! You'll also enjoy the 3.5-inch multi-function display that includes a backup monitor (for making backing up easier), cruise control, and a center console with six cup holders.
With all of the safety equipment that comes standard on the new Highlander Hybrid its little wonder that it received 5 stars for the driver and 4 stars for the passenger in frontal crash tests and 5 stars for both driver and passenger for side crash tests conducted by the government. The 2009 Highlander Hybrid comes with the Star Safety System with Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management which is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions. It includes Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brakes, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, and Brake Assist. Keeping you and your passengers safe and secure will come easy to this vehicle since it includes a whole fleet of air bags, including a driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger front seat-mounted side airbags, a driver's knee airbag, and three-row roll-sensing side curtain airbags. The safety doesn't end there, there's also the Hill Start Assist Control, active headrests to help prevent whiplash, 3-point belts on all seating positions, tire pressure monitoring system, engine immobilizer and child-protector rear door locks to consider. If you like what you see, why not take it to the next step and schedule a test drive at Toyota Escondido?
2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Features And Standard Equipment
| Specifications |
| Horsepower: | NA | | MPG City/Highway: | NA / NA |
| Torque: | NA | | Seating: | NA |
