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2006 toyota Highlander Hybrid

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2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: For 2006, the Highlander expands: the 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine is gone, and all designs make use of a 3.3-litre V6 that is improved with 3 electric motors in the Highlander Hybrid. All models are currently all-wheel-drive; the front-wheel-drive version readily available in 2005 is terminated. Both designs currently have 5- or seven-passenger seats; additionally, the conventional Highlander gets 16-inch alloy wheels with a full-size spare, wheel locks and also haze lights, while the Hybrid gets 17-inch wheels, chrome accented front grille, new front bumper, rear LED taillights and chrome license plate trim.


2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid


With the Hybrid signing up with the Prius in the line-up, Toyota states it is now the initial auto maker to supply a complete gasoline/electric crossbreed in both the intermediate SUV as well as mid-size automobile sectors. The Highlander Crossbreed is powered by a new version of Toyota's Hybrid Harmony Drive powertrain, specially-tweaked for a midsize SUV. It showcases an electronically-controlled continually variable transmission (CVT) as well as on-demand digital four-wheel-drive. The gasoline engine functions perfectly with a high-torque electric drive motor-generator that establishes a peak system output comparable to 268 hp, however with half the fuel consumption of a conventionally-powered vehicle.

The Highlander is a "complete hybrid", meaning that it could operate in fuel or electric settings, as well as a combination of both. Under normal problems, the Crossbreed runs in front-wheel-drive setting, and automatically switches over to 4WD when added grip is required. The Synergy Drive powertrain powers the front wheels, while an electric motor drives the rear ones.

Features on the gasoline-only Highlander consist of CD/cassette gamer with six speakers, a/c, towel seats, 60/40 split back bench, power locks with keyless entrance, power home windows, flooring mats, cargo cover, cruise control, 16-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, warmed mirrors, variable recurring wipers, and fog lights. The seven-passenger design adds a third-row bench seat with fold-down seatback. Readily available alternatives are a Natural leather Plan, and a Restricted Bundle that adds a long listing of features, including leather interior, 17-inch wheels, side and curtain air bags and power sunroof.

The five-passenger Hybrid includes multi-information display, LED taillamps and 17-inch wheels.

The seven-passenger Crossbreed comes only in Minimal trim, as well as includes upgraded CD/cassette with 8 audio speakers and also wheel-mounted controls, automated environment control, supporting back heater, warmed leather seats, outside temperature level gauge, leather-wrapped wheel, integrated garage door opener, side and drape air bags, anti-theft system, power sunroof and light control system.

All designs offer a positive trip, yet the seven-passenger version is that in name only; the 3rd row of seats is confined as well as ideal mostly for smaller youngsters. Unless you're hauling seven guests on a regular basis, the five-passenger deals more cargo room without folding down another row of seats.

The Crossbreed is present-day innovation, with a horsepower increase as well as better gas economy than its gasoline-only twin, but a $6,350 costs in base kind and $6,415 in Minimal trim will take a while to pay back at the gas pumps, even with rising gas rates; buy this to conserve the earth, not always your purse.