When it comes to hybrid SUVs, many people were not quite sure how they would work out. Could an SUV really still keep all the room and still get great fuel economy? Well, Toyota has proven that the concept of a hybrid SUV can really work with their new Toyota Highlander hybrid. While you can expect to pay a bit more for the Toyota Highlander hybrid than you would for the regular gas engine, many people feel that the benefits are worth the extra cost in the beginning.
Superior Fuel Economy
When it comes to SUVs, one of the main problems with them has been that they are not very good on fuel. Since they are heavier, bigger, and the aerodynamics of these vehicles are not as efficient as on cars, they use far more fuel than a car does. While there have been hybrid cars making headlines for a few years now when it comes to fuel economy, now the Toyota Highlander hybrid is planning to do the same thing. Believe it or not, you can get fuel mileage on this new hybrid SUV that is just as good as any cars out there today. So, the Toyota Highlander is definitely offering fuel economy that cannot be beaten by any other SUV.
Better for the Environment
Also, the new Toyota Highlander hybrid is also much better for the environment than conventional SUVs. When you are coasting down a hill or stopped in traffic, this hybrid actually shuts off the engine. This means that you are not only using less gas, but you are also not contributing as much emissions to the air as well. Saving the environment and cutting down on emissions is important and the Toyota Highlander hybrid can help you save the environment.
Passenger Room
When you sit in the Toyota Highlander hybrid, one thing you are going to notice is that there is plenty of room for passengers. Even the back seat has plenty of legroom, even when you have the seats in the forward position. However, while they offer a third row seat that is supposed to seat two more people, it is difficult to get to the back seat and it has very little room to work with.
Quick and Powerful Performance
Once you get the Toyota Highlander hybrid on the road you are definitely going to notice a difference. Even though you start up the car and start off, the engine in the SUV may not even be running. When you are at low speeds the gas engine is going to stop, but this doesn't mean you will lose out on power and performance. Whenever you need the power, it is right there, but when you don't need it you won't have to worry about it eating up your gas.
