2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid consumer reviews

I loved my highlander. It was economical getting 25-30 mpg, it was spacious and when you needed the power that CVT transmission really poured it on. Only thing that was disappointing was the fake leather seats that didn't hold up to the riggers of my big butt.

I've really enjoyed owning and driving this car. It's been really reliable for me. Drives well in all kinds of weather. No issues after owning the car for a year

I currently have 180k miles on this car and it is still driving like it used to. Good car for the money. Gas mileage is decent for SUV. Would recommend.

This Hybrid with its 3.6L V6 is a pleasure to drive. The amenities of the Limited (3 row seating) are ample. Very comfortable car to drive great distances and getting mid twenties and higher MPG. The trailer package enables me to pull a boat and or utility trailers and still get good mileage. After 140K miles maintenance has been minimal and no unexpected repairs needed to be made. Being 4WD and snow tires will make this car go anywhere during the West Michigan winters. The two(2) electric drive motors give the car an unexpected torque with the V6 when accelerating, capable of keeping up with traffic even when trailering 3,500 lbs. I dis replace the Toyota OEM radio in order to have hands free and Bluetooth for my phone. The sound system with the OEM JBL speakers is second to none. Bottom line; not an in-expensive car to buy but after 10 years the overall cost is less then what was expected for an 8 passenger vehicle and the re-sale value of the car is still up there.

This SUV has been great and anyone else I've met who has owned one raves about it. It's been great in the snow and has no problems with elevation or steep roads.

Before recently buying this vehicle used, I read all the reviews on Cars.com and took each one into consideration. I got the chance to buy one at an excellent price with only 50k miles on it. I wanted a hybrid because I needed great gas mileage and wanted something SUV sized for towing my boat and for cargo. It has great towing capacity which was a big consideration. Before looking at the dealer's mpg rating, check out the government rating and you'll get a better idea of what to expect. I average between 28-31 mpg with a combination of city and highway. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive it. If you have a lead foot and like quick takeoffs, you won't get the gas mileage I do. And driving a hybrid takes a little getting used to. When you let off the accelerator the battery kicks in so the engine doesn't slow you down like you may be used to. The front wheel drive also takes a little getting used to if you're used to rear wheel drive. It's a very reliable vehicle and have not had any problems in the 5k miles I've driven it. The vision from the driver's seat is excellent because there are very few blind spots. The seats are comfortable but could use a little more padding but other than that it is designed very well. This is the most economical vehicle I've ever owned, especially something SUV sized. I recently purchased a 50" widescreen TV and had no problem fitting it in through the back door. I've owned tons of vehicles in my 40+ years of driving and think this was one of the best purchases I've ever made, even though the car was 6 years old.

Overall, the car didn't get nearly the advertised gas mileage advertised. Not worth the extra expense of the hybrid. Worst of all and the reason I'm writing the review is last week my son spilled about a half gallon of iced tea in back seat. The liquid destroyed the battery and we got a bill for $6400 from Toyota to repair it. I'll never buy another Toyota or probably a hybrid again.

This is a very reliable car that gets great gas mileage. I would purchase another Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Very smooth drive. Very quiet. It takes time to accelerate and deccelerate. But overall, very comfortable and roomy.

Well, on a positive note, the leather seats are so comfortable they make you want to fall asleep, even if you are driving. Don't get me wrong, its rides very nice and the fact that it runs on batteries while stopped (until the batteries reach the minimum threshold) make for a warm fuzzy feeling while you are stuck in traffic around a bunch of gas guzzlers. That said, highway driving on this thing is not as good as advertised, 26 mpg is not accurate at all, driving 300 miles at a time I was able to get closer to 23. Acceleration can be very sluggish due to the extra weight from the batteries, and the latency between stepping on the accelerator and when you actually accelerate is maddening at times. As per my title, I would definitely say there are better vehicles for the money, although I bought a 2007 version, So maybe they've gotten better since then?