In 2006 Toyota released the Highlander Hybrid to the truck-buying market. The Highlander came in five configurations: Base, Limited, Sport, Hybrid, and Hybrid Limited. The Hybrid configuration is powered by the 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 27 highway miles and 22 city. The Highlander competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.

Toyota Highlander Engine Specs

The Highlander Hybrid is equipped with a Toyota 3.3 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Toyota.

The Highlander uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2006 Highlander is a SFI design, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 19.10 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Highlander Hybrid are 71.90 inches wide by 184.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 67.90 inches off the ground. It seats a standard seven passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $25,380, with an invoice cost of $22,586. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The Highlander Hybrid received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty two in-city driving and twenty seven when it came to long-distance. Being a electric/gas-powered hybrid truck, this was exceptional.

In 2005 and 2006 the Highlander Hybrid was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Bluestone Metallic, Indigo Ink Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic, Oasis Green Pearl, Salsa Red Pearl, Sonora Gold Pearl, and Super White.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Toyota Highlander Hybrid sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Toyota, specifically a Highlander.

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