06-07 toyota highlander hybrid
08-04-10, 09:23 PM
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06-07 toyota highlander hybrid
I'm looking to purchase 06-07 highlander hybrid but don't know anything about hybrid except for above 40mph, it uses gas.
there's a battery charging screen on the odometer, what does it mean?
there's a battery charging screen on the odometer, what does it mean?
08-04-10, 10:44 PM
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I think 40 mph is a bit optomistic. If begins to run gas at 0 if you put the pedal to the metal, and also above 25 mph.
I assume the battery meter looks like the one in the GS450h
it will just show simply when you are using battery power (arrows pointing from the battery to the wheel) of when you are charging from regenerative braking (arrows pointing from the wheel to the battery)
I assume the battery meter looks like the one in the GS450h
it will just show simply when you are using battery power (arrows pointing from the battery to the wheel) of when you are charging from regenerative braking (arrows pointing from the wheel to the battery)
08-05-10, 12:12 AM
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The '06-'07 Highlander Hybrid (which shares the same chassis and hybrid engine as the RX400h) gets about 28-33mpg on average, depending on driving style, which is excellent for a seven-seater 260hp SUV. It trumps the RX400h by providing a third row.
Reliability has been very good. Resale value is great.
Reliability has been very good. Resale value is great.
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08-05-10, 12:18 AM
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Phil, back in 2006, with the old generation highlander, I believe it was still a 5 passenger SUV. It wasnt until this new generation highlander that it became a 7 passenger (when the Venza was created as the 5 passenger SUV).
Also I believe to this day, the highlander hybrid still uses the old RX400h technology with the old 3.3 liter engine as well as no exhaust heat recovery system. Thus it is only rated at 27/25 while the RX450h is rated at 32/28
Also I believe to this day, the highlander hybrid still uses the old RX400h technology with the old 3.3 liter engine as well as no exhaust heat recovery system. Thus it is only rated at 27/25 while the RX450h is rated at 32/28
08-05-10, 12:27 AM
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Phil, back in 2006, with the old generation highlander, I believe it was still a 5 passenger SUV. It wasnt until this new generation highlander that it became a 7 passenger (when the Venza was created as the 5 passenger SUV).
Also I believe to this day, the highlander hybrid still uses the old RX400h technology with the old 3.3 liter engine as well as no exhaust heat recovery system. Thus it is only rated at 27/25 while the RX450h is rated at 32/28
Also I believe to this day, the highlander hybrid still uses the old RX400h technology with the old 3.3 liter engine as well as no exhaust heat recovery system. Thus it is only rated at 27/25 while the RX450h is rated at 32/28
However, the '06-'07 does have a third row...
08-05-10, 05:32 AM
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Seen as high as 32 MPG Hwy in our 400h. Consistently averaging 25 to 26 MPG now (through a very cold winter and a very hot summer so factor that in). Our's has over 60k on it, has taken fewer maintence trips than our RX300 required, is smoother, and is more comfortable.
40 MPH is a bit high, but I had an instance where I was doin 55 MPH on a flat stretch of road and I did all electric for about a mile.
40 MPH is a bit high, but I had an instance where I was doin 55 MPH on a flat stretch of road and I did all electric for about a mile.
08-05-10, 08:19 AM
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the highlander hybrid only gets 28 mpg ? that's ridiculous! u mind as well get a prius since highlander can't tow for crap anyways, both can set 5 easily.
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08-05-10, 08:22 AM
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Although the numbers aren't doubled, it still is very efficient for a 4000+lb 7-seater SUV.
Mind you, the Highlander Hybrid gets better mileage than a 4-cylinder 170hp Honda CR-V or Toyota Rav4...
08-05-10, 08:47 AM
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When you start off in the morning, it will run with the engine on in order to heat up the engine and let the battery packs warm up. After that, it will begin to run solely on electricity at speeds under 20mph and when you let go of the gas at higher speeds. The battery has a warranty for 8 years, 100K miles. That warranty varies per state, im not sure if that is the generous California warranty. Anyways, they seem to be pretty reliable so far, but as with all batteries, they will begin to weaken when they reach their lifecycle. Battery will run you a few thousand.
what do you mean only 28mpg. It has 260 horsepower which is 130 more than the Prius and is also much bigger and less aerodynamic. 28 is being generous too, its more like 24. The RX450h faces the same problems and is a reach achievement with 290 horsepower and a combined 30mpg
the highlander hybrid only gets 28 mpg ? that's ridiculous! u mind as well get a prius since highlander can't tow for crap anyways, both can set 5 easily.
08-05-10, 09:06 AM
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On most newer Ford and Toyota hybrids I've test-driven (they both use much of the same hardware), if the battery-pack is adequately charged, the gas engine may not come on at all at first.....a ready-light on the dash will show you that you can drive off on the electrics alone. In addition, once under way, some Toyota hybrids have a power-flow display screen that shows you, with colored arrows, when the drivetrain is using gas, electrics, or both.
08-05-10, 09:09 AM
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I've tried a couple of Ford/Toyota hybrids that could start up and run for a short distance on electrics alone, provided the battery-pack had enough charge. (see my post above). But, yes, the gas engine has to come on and off long enough to at least keep the oil and anti-freeze warm, besides, of course, keeping the batteries charged.
08-05-10, 10:24 AM
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Im assuming in the morning with a cold start, it will most likely start the engine automatically at sitting a few hours? Then as you go along in your day, the engine will not need to start immediately if you keep the engine temp warm.
Im guessing the old highlander hybrid doesnt have push button start which is why you have this question. I am not familiar with hybrids that dont have push button start, but once you turn the key you should get nothing but the ready light. then the engine will start. I believe there is a delay
does engine take a couple seconds to turn on after you turned the key to on?