Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2012 the speed electric power alone

                                                      Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Model-year 2012 marks the seventh year that Toyota’s Highlander mid-size SUV has been available as a hybrid. In 2011, the Highlander Hybrid received what the auto industry calls a “mid-cycle refresh.” For 2012, the Highlander Hybrid has no significant changes. For even greater emphasis on efficiency, Toyota has outfitted the Highlander Hybrid with both “EV” and “Econ” driving modes. Though the Highlander Hybrid is a four-wheel-drive vehicle, it is not suited for off-road driving. Base models are equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, while the Limited trim brings 19-inch alloy wheels and a power rear liftgate.

Interior

The big plus inside is standard third-row seating. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers a wonderful 40/20/40-split second-row bench seat. With all rear seats stowed away, the Highlander Hybrid allows for a voluminous 94 cubic feet of storage area.
The Highlander Hybrid is available in both base and Limited trim levels. Base models come well equipped with seven-passenger seating, air-conditioning with rear climate control, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and eight-way power driver’s seat. The Limited model adds leather interior with a 10-way power driver’s seat and four-way power front passenger seat that are both heated, power moonroof and three-zone climate control.

 Both the hybrid and standard Highlander are car-based — or crossover — midsize SUVs based on the Toyota Camry sedan. Car and Driver had this to say: “Despite its electric bits, the hybrid drives almost exactly like a conventional Highlander. The 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

 has a base price that ranges from $38,140 for the entry model to $43,795 for the Limited. That’s approximately $3,000 to $7,700 more than the conventional gas-powered Highlander, depending on model comparison. The Highlander is about $5,800 more expensive.

 The Highlander Hybrid offers 280 horsepower and can tow up to 3,500 pounds, while the Ford Escape Hybrid rates at a much less useful 177 horsepower, with a towing capacity of only 1,000 pounds. Toyota Highlander Hybrid Highlander is based on the popular, gasoline-electric engine boasts a more environmentally friendly hybrid that produces very good fuel economy and lower emissions.

The second row bench seat has a removable chamber that stows in a compartment under the front seat center console. Performance
A 3.5-liter V-6 drivetrain base 2012 Highlander Hybrid's. With the help of electric motors, Highlander Hybrid makes 280 hp combined. Equipped with a standard all-wheel drive, hybrid using an electric motor for extra power the rear wheels and driveshaft coupling unusual in almost all-wheel-drive models. Highlander Hybrid can cruise at a slow speed electric power alone.

 safety

Standard safety features include anti-lock brakes with brake assist, electronic vehicle stability and traction control systems, control anti-whiplash active front head, monitor, rearview camera, front side impact airbags, driver knee airbags and overhead curtain airbags for all rows.