2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

The hybrid experts at TheCarConnection.com examined the latest road tests on the new 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid to write this consensus review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and have added more details and driving impressions where relevant. This review also compares the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid with other vehicles in its class to give you the best advice even when other reviews present conflicting opinions.

Likes
- Leading-edge hybrid technology
- Powerful V-6 power-Impressive economy
- Quiet ride
- Clever second-row seat

Dislikes:
- Dull electric steering
- Too-soft suspension
- Cramped optional third-row seat
- Traction control can't be turned off

If you're into the whole green revolution, then you know that in 2008 hybrid vehicles are still pretty rare. "Full" hybrids that can actually be driven on pure battery power alone--versus "mild" hybrids that just shut off the gas engine when the vehicle isn't moving--are rarer still. The much-improved 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is one of these rarer full hybrids, and the wholesale changes implemented in 2008 make its gas-electric drivetrain run better while still achieving excellent mileage.