2017 highlander
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I would absolutely not use the start stop feature here in South Florida. One minute sitting in a closed car with no AC could be the difference between being hot and cooking. I know some manufacturers have electric motors coupled with a beefier battery to power the electronics while the engine is off. I wonder which tech Toyota will use and whether that tech will be shared with Lexus over here in the US, as the press photos of the redesigned 3IS shows signs of stop start tech.
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This is the wheel from the SE. From a distance, you don't see the black part of the pillars but they are definitely there close-up. I wonder what this looks like when it gets a little dirty.
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that's a great looking rim and i assume the black parts are actually functional too in improving aero performance and thus helping fuel economy?
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I spent part of today looking at 2016 Highlanders and Siennas as we look to replace our RX. I was highly impressed with the Highlander today and the 2017 changes can only make it better.
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Went ahead and picked up a 16 Highlander hybrid this week. This thing is loaded and we're loving it so far.
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Last edited by bitkahuna; 08-05-16 at 10:04 AM.
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^ I'm sure he got a great deal on the 2016, dealers are way more willing to deal on this year's model to clear them out for the 2017's coming in during the next month or so.
Just curious, what is the gas mileage rated at? You'll have to report back in a few weeks to see if its close to or better than the EPA numbers. Also what's the tow rating with the hybrid? Is it higher or lower than the conventional V6 model?
Just curious, what is the gas mileage rated at? You'll have to report back in a few weeks to see if its close to or better than the EPA numbers. Also what's the tow rating with the hybrid? Is it higher or lower than the conventional V6 model?
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^ I'm sure he got a great deal on the 2016, dealers are way more willing to deal on this year's model to clear them out for the 2017's coming in during the next month or so.
Just curious, what is the gas mileage rated at? You'll have to report back in a few weeks to see if its close to or better than the EPA numbers. Also what's the tow rating with the hybrid? Is it higher or lower than the conventional V6 model?
Just curious, what is the gas mileage rated at? You'll have to report back in a few weeks to see if its close to or better than the EPA numbers. Also what's the tow rating with the hybrid? Is it higher or lower than the conventional V6 model?
The gas only AWD is rated at 18 city, 24 highway. The AWD hybrid is rated at 27 city, 28 highway. We're still on our first tank, just shy of 400 miles (took a weekend trip to the ocean). It was almost all highway. We are at 29.2 mpg so far, and I haven't even been trying, so I am very impressed. I've driven many hybrids and this is the first one I've enjoyed.
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I opted for the 16 because I knew negotiations on the 17s would be even tougher than the 16s, and since we got the hybrid, we weren't going to get the 2GR-FKS and 8 speed offered in the 17s anyway. Our RX lease was up and we didn't have a desire to extend the RX lease to get a 17.