2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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(43 Total Reviews)
Poor Gas Mileage
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
MSRP $41K for OK vehicle with poor MPG. Heated seats don't work, toyota can't/won't fix them. Resale will be bad with defective options (still under warranty). Waranty only good if munafacturer desides to fix it. Good takeoff and ride. Need more options (bluetooth,steering wheel controls,etc.). Two slow leak alloy rims, other cars have similar leaks. Won't buy toyota again.
Favorite Features
Good power, nice ride.
Suggested Improvements
Build a complete vehicle that works and stick behind it. If you advertise 27-31 mpg then it better deliver about that!!
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Not all vehicles compare for this model
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
Have had the vehicle over a year/ overall pleased w/the quiet engine running on battery. Disappointed by mileage, highest ever for brief time mpg. Mostly got the car for environ'l purposes, but still expected mpg a little closer to sticker estimates. According to what I've read here, I would have still bought the vehicle, as most owners report better mileage, but why are some of us not, even though I drive carefully, do a lot of coasting etc.? There seems to be no help through the dealership. Don't like the jerk of motor at times as it starts up. otherwise like the look and handling of vehicle while driving.
Favorite Features
Quiet engine, looks of vehicle.
Suggested Improvements
Make sure all models have same quality of mileage and have better information for owners as to what possible problems could exist in car to cause lower mileage
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
Great power/acceleration. Mileage not nearly as good as advertised. Even in winter, driving 'softly', I get about 24 MPG.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Beautifully engineered, great package!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
If you hate vans and Suburbans, but need seating for 7 in a pinch, this is your machine! Very cool to be green, too. I traded my Sienna AWD van for the Highlander Hybrid. Perfect for in-town (28 mpg in an SUV - wow!) and long trips. No one can tell it is a hybrid - totally quiet and smooth as it switches between engine to battery. It runs on 100% battery as you sail thru the grocery store parking lot (be careful! it is sooo quiet people do not know you are there). Good ride and handling in town and on highway. AWD is a must for me in snowy Pennsylvania and I have not been disappointed! Beautiul leather inside; truly a fabulous vehicle. Go hybrid!
Favorite Features
Great gas mileage (this is an SUV - if you want better mileage get a motorcycle); AWD handling on snow and ice; 3rd row seat; leather interior, spunky to drive, very nimble in and out of tight parking spaces, yet big enough to seat 7. No emissions when idling (engine switches off; goes to battery).
Suggested Improvements
Yes, 3rd row is for 2 kids, not bigs, tho I am 5'6" / 135# and I ride there sometimes with my 10 year old (90#). If but if you need seating for 2 to 5 people most of the time, why drive a big bulky gas guzzler 100% of the time (how far and how often do you drive with the entire soccer team)?
8 out 8 people found this review helpful
Hybrid in the Snow?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
Edmunds says this should not be bought as a "serious snow vehicle." If you'll be towing a heavy trailer of snowmobiles and going on really rough terrain, they may be right. But if you will be on normal roads (paved or not) and you live where it snows a lot, don't hesitate to buy this vehicle. I live at 9000ft in the mtns of Colorado and it has performed extremely well in all conditions including steep snowy driveways. The AWD works great and I love the B gear which allows me to slow down without braking no matter what speed I am going. This is very helpful in slippery conditions and I am able to use the brakes very lightly if at all sometimes - great for the highway. We love this car.
Favorite Features
The power - I love leaving people behind at lights and passing people (especially Subrubans) going up mtn passes, since most people think a hybrid can't possibly do that. Getting 30mpg in the summer and 20 in the winter.
Suggested Improvements
Needs: Back-up camera, smart key, heated wipers, climate control on the steering wheel, Ipod jack, and get rid of the tape deck!
11 out 11 people found this review helpful
Solid vehicle, minor flaws
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
After driving a full-size pickup for 8 years, this was a big change for me. Overall, the Highlander is comfortable and roomy; Toyota has a great reputation for durability, and I haven't had any complaints about performance or reliability. My complaints (so far) are these: in reverse, only the electric motors run the vehicle, no matter how far you push the accelerator. Not necessarily Toyota's brightest idea. There are no always-on 12v power outlets. Not surprising, but still occaisonally inconvenient. The oil filter is darn near impossible to take off by hand, unless you're left-handed. I have to use a filter wrench. There is no driver override on the AWD system - the car decides for you.
Favorite Features
Heated wiper park area & mirrors. Electric driver seat (my first) - I like the height adjustment.
Suggested Improvements
Make the switch to Li-Po batteries for main traction. Include option to charge from wall outlet. Give driver option to shut off traction control.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
2007 Toyota Highlander Ltd Hybrid
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
The reason we chose this car over the Lexus SUV hybrid was the cargo size. The nav system is primitive and not user friendly, works sort of, the passenger seat doesnt have adjustable lumbar support so on long trips gets tiresome. The good part is fuel efficiency and room for all kinds of stuff including kids, pets, groceries, plants and necessities of life especially on long trips. The third seat is a waste in my opinion. For our particular needs, the car fits the bill. Of all the hybrids out there with cargo room this is in my view the best choice and nicely appointed.
Favorite Features
Cargo room, easy clean interior, fuel efficiency, comfortable rear seats.
Suggested Improvements
Missing adjustable lumbar support on passenger seat, better nav system and electronics, no a/c in back either, make back up camera a standard.
12 out 12 people found this review helpful
Bill's first 16 months with Highlander H
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
Bought for economy. Hwy @ 26 mpg, city @ 32 mpg, thus almost reaching rating of 28/34. Excellent power, smooth transition between gas and electric, transmission shifts seemlessly. Dealer service dept very fast for scheduled service. Zero maintenance problems in 31000 miles. Very quiet operation in city and highway. Big enough to haul stuff like power washer, wheel barrow, construction materials, etc. We are very pleased with the vehicle.
Favorite Features
Economy of operation, versatility of capacity for cargo and passengers, comfort and quietness, quality of construction, towing capacity of 3500# if needed to pull boat.
Suggested Improvements
Plastic walls in cargo area scratch much more readily than in the past 5 Troopers I owned. Spring operated clips in the console drink holder between driver and passenger is unsatisfactory in design, falling apart continuously.
72 out 73 people found this review helpful
Cream of the Crop
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
After owning what was supposed to be the pinnacle German brand and having nothing but problems during my ownership experience, I decided to give Toyota a try. The Highlander itself is not very interesting to me, but the hybrid really caught my imagination. I drove it and was immediately impressed with the combination of comfort, power, roominess, and economy. A year later, all I can say is that Toyota has actually exceeded all my expectations. The car has been 100% reliable, and both my wife and I truly love it. It's rare that you have a car that is comfortable, fast, easy to drive, and helps you do your part for the environment. It's great, plain and simple.
Favorite Features
Power AND fuel economy. Low pollution. Comfortable with great visibility. Huge hauling capacity. Reliability.
Suggested Improvements
The only thing I hate is that the climate control system defaults each time you start to recirculate. I like to drive with the vents open to fresh air, and I HATE the fact that I have to push a button each time I start out.
43 out 44 people found this review helpful
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
Review
Very smooth acceleration. Solid in turns. Well built vehicle.
Favorite Features
Navigation and engine electric motor usage indicator.
Suggested Improvements
Even better gas mileage,
7 out 16 people found this review helpful
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