With gas prices always up and down, I find that you need a car that’s going to get a decent gas mileage. Plus, lots of families are looking for larger vehicles to fit their ever growing family. Doing a little research on larger fuel efficient vehicles before we purchasing your car would be a great place to start. I know, for sure, the 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited would be one to start with.
After test driving the Toyota Highlander for a week, I know this would be one I would definitely consider getting. The 2016 Highlander was designed with excitement in mind. A bold, aggressive grille aids airflow, while the available LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) add style and visibility. And its available Chromtec® roof rails are integrated, which means when you aren’t using them to carry your accessories, their aerodynamic shape minimizes the noise coming from overhead. I was really in love with the stance and look of the Highlander. It doesn’t happen often when I like the look of a vehicle.
Five favorite features of the 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid ::
- Good gas mileage – Highlander’s 4-cylinder engine squeezes the most performance out of every mile and every gallon. It surprises with 185 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque, yet still manages an EPA estimated 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. The available V6 engine generates 270 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. of torque, offering up to an EPA estimated 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway for FWD models. The mileage was amazing.
- Large cargo space – the Highlander’s roomy interior gives you enough space to seat up to eight people and provides more comfort along the way with reclining third-row seats. As well as, the decent space for your goods. The 60/40 split third-row seat has the ability to fold flat and recline to accommodate your needs.
- Entertainment system – Entertaining from the driver’s seat is tough. Let the available Blu-ray Disc™ rear-seat entertainment system help. The 9-in. display screen comes with RCA jacks, remote and two wireless headphones
- Child safety seat restraint system – LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) provides an added measure of safety for the smaller members of your family. LATCH includes lower anchors and tethers on the outboard second-row seats and a tether anchor on the middle seat of the second and third rows. This was extremely important option when gettinga vehicle. It’s nice to see the Highlander has that.
- Standard backup camera with projected path – When it comes to safety and convenience, Highlander delivers. Whether you’re backing up or parallel parking, the standard backup camera can serve as a guide by showing what the camera detects on the touch-screen display. It was apparent that I depend on this feature due to driving my mom’s car that didn’t have it.
The vehicle I tested has a MSRP of $52,105.00, which included the Voice-activated touch-screen DVD navigation system, cargo cover, three-zone automatic climate control system, Smart Key System, privacy glass on rear windows, blue-tinted headlamp and tail lamp bezels, leather trimmed front and second row seats, multi-information display with backup camera display, moon roof, 10-way power driver’s seat, power windows, power door locks, standard backup camera with projected path, blind spot monitor and rear Cross-Traffic alert, available lane departure alert and leatherette-trimmed 60/40 split third-row seat.
Special thanks to @DriveShop for letting me experience the class of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited.
Disclosure: I was provided the opportunity to test drive the 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid through DriveShop for one week, however all opinions are my own.
Laurajj
June 19, 2016 at 1:02 pmOh that looks like such a nice vehicle! I am thinking I am going to trade mine in the next couple years sometime. I have to check into these. Pretty good gas mileage with the size of it!!! So many great features…love the backup camera and the entertainment system for the kids!
Jaime
June 20, 2016 at 11:10 amYes it was a pretty amazing vehicle.
David
June 18, 2016 at 12:31 pmToyota is the leading innovator in high mileage cars. Tesla is getting a lot of attention right now, but I would not be surprised if Toyota has something in the works that will put Tesla to shame.
Jaime
June 20, 2016 at 11:11 amInteresting. Tesla is getting a lot of attention now. We just got a dealer in our town. It will be interesting to watch what Toyota does.
Danielle S
June 18, 2016 at 10:56 amI love all the bells and whistles this car has, but I really don’t think the mileage is too impressive for a hybrid. I would think it would have at least in the upper 30’s range.
Jaime
June 20, 2016 at 11:12 amI would have expected that too. But I think for an SUV it was pretty good. =)
Michele P
June 18, 2016 at 6:52 amAll my husband drives is a Toyota and we’ve been looking at some of the newer vehicles and really like the features. We hadn’t checked out this one yet, but I appreciate the informative review!