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Great SUV
Joe Hoesch, 10/15/2018
2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I’m very impressed with my new Highlander XLE. Strengths - Powerful engine performance and smooth CVT transmission. Excellent quality of materials, fit and finish inside and out, calm and comfortable ride, minimal interior cabin road noise, comfortable front seats, excellent gas mileage, cargo space, heated seats, safety features, hill hold, steering, braking, handling and a powerful … V6 engine. Weakness - Nothing really stands out. Minor to moderate gas engine noise during aggressive acceleration, 3rd row seating would be tight for adults and some of the controls require reaching. Terrific gas mileage for a 309 horsepower SUV. It has been getting 28 to 31 MPG in ECO Mode which is supposed to trim back engine performance and the air conditioning to improve gas mileage. I’ve tried both regular and ECO Mode and don’t see much of a difference in performance. I think I get better gas mileage by paying attention to the energy gauge that’s to the left of the speedometer. Feathering the gas pedal in low speed situations and avoiding heavy acceleration keeps the SUV running on the traction battery for longer periods of time. The gas engine rarely runs in many areas where I drive around town and in my neighborhood. I would buy the Highlander again.
Update-I’ve owned the 2018 Highlander Hybrid for two years and it now has exactly 30,000 on the odometer. I have not had any repairs performed in that time period. I’ve had 3 oil changes at 10,000 mile intervals and a check up at 5000 mile intervals. That’s it. The original equipment tires are worn and will be replaced soon. Reliability = Five Stars plus.
Update 2 - I replaced the original equipment Michelin tires with Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II at 36,000 miles. There was some tread depth remaining in the Michelins but I began to feel a lot of hydroplaning at highway speeds during heavy rains. The Pirellis rank at the top of www.tirerack.com customer survey list for comfort for tires specifically made for SUVs and very quiet and smooth riding tires.
At 36000 miles, still no repairs required or performed.
Some information about hybrid brakes: The electric motors do the majority of slowing and stopping. The standard brake pads are activated at speeds below 17 MPH and at high speed panic braking. The computers decide which braking activity will be used. This light stopping duty means the pads can last for 100,000 miles or more.
Update 3 - My Highlander continues to perform well at 45,000 miles.
I had Toyota check out a minor oil leak that turned out to be a damaged transmission cooling line. It was replaced under the power train warranty. The damage to the line occurred when I ran over a small object on the road that flew up and struck the line and was not caused by a defect of any kind.
The Pirelli Scorpions continue to impress. Quiet and comfortable. I’ll be driving them in snow soon and will evaluate.
I drive a lot on dirt roads in spring, summer and fall and decided to shorten the oil change interval to 5000 miles.
Gas mileage varies depending on speed and terrain. We got around 34 mpg on recent trip to the flat roads of the Outer Banks, NC where we drove for long stretches at 35 to 55 mph. The flat roads allowed us to run on battery power alone for long stretches at speeds below 45 mph. Eventually, the battery becomes depleted and the V6 seamlessly kicks in. We average around 28 mpg while driving in stop and go traffic in the hills of Western PA that requires the V6 to run. We also get around 28 mpg on the interstates at 65 - 70 mph steady driving.
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