The 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a midsize SUV with three rows and room for up to eight people. You can fold both rear rows for up to 83.7 cubic feet of cargo space. It has a bold chrome and black grille, a sleek profile, a smooth, quiet ride, and a luxurious interior. The 2018 Highlander Hybrid also offers outstanding fuel efficiency without sacrificing power or comfort.
Power and Performance
The Highlander Hybrid has a gas V-6 engine and three electric motors for a total of 306 horsepower. It also has a continuously variable automatic transmission. For comparison, the all-gas V-6 Highlander produces 295 horsepower, and it comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. With the Highlander Hybrid, you can choose ECO mode for the best fuel efficiency or POWER mode for better performance. This feature makes it perfect for a routine commute or a weekend adventure.
The Highlander comes with a long list of standard features, including all-wheel drive, 18-inch alloy wheels, turn signals in the side mirrors, tinted windows, keyless entry, push-button start, five USB ports, Bluetooth, and an infotainment system with a 6.1-inch touchscreen. Safety technology includes a rearview camera, automatic high beams, lane departure warning with lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian detection.
You can also add heated and ventilated front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, a moonroof, a 120-volt power outlet, navigation, satellite radio, and more. The Driver Easy Speak system lets you talk to people in the back rows easily, and you can choose a power tailgate with a rear window that opens independently. The 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid’s performance is backed by a three-year, 36,000-mile warranty, and the hybrid components are protected for eight years or 100,000 miles.
Fuel Efficiency
The Highlander Hybrid is the only hybrid SUV available that’s not from an expensive luxury brand. This makes it the most efficient vehicle in its class. It can travel 30 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway for 29 miles per gallon combined. The gas-only V-6 only gets 20 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway.
The hybrid is more expensive, but the investment is worth it if you do lots of city driving or if you often deal with stop-and-go traffic. It’s ideal for long commutes or people who work for a ride-sharing app. The Highlander Hybrid comes with all of the convenient features or the gasoline model, so it can keep passengers comfortable and happy. However, you’ll need to keep your hybrid for several years to recoup all of the extra purchase costs.
Rick McGill’s Airport Toyota can help you get an excellent deal on a 2018 Highlander Hybrid. We can also help you with a competitive loan rate and low monthly payments. Contact us at 888-213-4062 or 865-970-2615, check out our website, or visit us in person for more information about this versatile, efficient SUV from our expert salespeople.
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