Hybrids are known to struggle with mpgs below freezing. You should not make your first impression of the mpgs of this vehicle in the dead of winter. Update 11/22: 30K miles and not a single issue. Toyota Hybrids are some of the most dependable cars on the road, and I believe we have a winner. Interior fit and finish is excellent (Kudo’s to our friends building these in Indiana, USA!). So much more space, infotainment and technology is a step up with some knobs and buttons, as I don’t like 100% touch screens. It looks to be maybe 35 mpg in mixed driving (Venza was about 39) so I’m happy with that. The first drive from the dealer, about 120 miles of highway at 70-78 mph resulted in 32 MPG. Quiet for a Hybrid (Not quite as refined as my wife’s Lexus ES300 Hybrid) and has plenty of power. It’s a solid vehicle, feels much more substantial and drives much smoother than the Venza. We are semi-retired and I did not think I needed the space, but I did. I did not look at it seriously due to the family hauler aura, style was not my favorite, and 3 rows of seating. I traded the new Venza (took my hit), for the Highlander Platinum, and I wish I’d have gone with the Highlander first. Nothing wrong with the Prius, it has a purpose. I’ve owned numerous Toyota Hybrids, and the Venza felt more like a Prius with lipstick and high heals to dress it up. May be the tires, but the insulation from road noise is just not there. The Venza was too small, rides a bit stiff and road noise was irritating from … a Luxury-like vehicle. But, after just 3000 miles on the Venza, I knew I made a mistake. I chose the Venza based on a sleeker look in photos, on line review, etc. They, as the Highlander are in high demand, and dealers did not have either Hybrids to test drive. I made a rash decision and purchased a 2021 Venza Limited, fully loaded. The Limited trim can be optioned with a package that includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a surround-view camera system. Buyers getting the XLE trim can add a second-row bench seat and a navigation system. The LE, Bronze Edition and Platinum trims don't offer any optional packages. 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Highlander and its surroundings for tight parking situations).10-inch head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield).Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see what's behind the Highlander even with a fully loaded cargo area).Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves).The range-topping Highlander Hybrid Platinum further adds: Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking.The Bronze Edition trim builds off the XLE trim and adds: 7-inch digital instrument cluster display.Eight-way power-adjustable passenger's seat.Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse).Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios).Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Toyota and the car in front).Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane).Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibilityĮvery Highlander Hybrid also comes standard with these advanced driver aids:.4.2-inch digital instrument cluster display.Eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat.The three-row hybrid is offered in front- and all-wheel drive on any trim level. The total system output is 243 horsepower (total torque is not specified). The Highlander Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired to a hybrid system and a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
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