Test Vehicle: 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 4WD
Price as Tested: $42,711 (includes a $565 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: Hybrid Synergy Drive 3.3-liter V6 with VVT-i
Horsepower (gas/front electric motor/rear electric motor/net): 208 at 5,600 rpm; 167 at 4,500; 68 at 4,610 rpm; 268
Torque (gas/front electric motor/rear electric motor/net): 212 at 4,400 rpm; 247 at 0 rpm; 96 at 0 rpm; since the three components are never working together at the same time, an accurate net torque rating cannot be calculated
Transmission: Continuously variable automatic
Curb Weight: 4,245 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 31/27 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 19.8 mpg
Length: 185.4 inches
Width: 71.9 inches
Wheelbase: 106.9 inches
Height: 68.7 inches
Legroom (front/second row/third row): 42.9/34.6/30.2 inches
Headroom (front/second row/third row): 38.6/37.8/36.3 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 7
Max. Cargo Volume: 80.6 cubic feet
Max. Payload: 1,430 lbs.
Max. Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs.
Ground Clearance: 7.3 inches
Competitors: Ford Escape Hybrid, Jeep Liberty Diesel, Lexus RX 400h, Mercury Mariner Hybrid