I understand about the long term nature of the purchase. I buy cars for decades not years. Our Camry we turned in on the 07 was 19 years old and the 08 I will turn in my Blazer which is 15 years old. I figure the Highlanders for at least 15 years a piece.

I read the same press release on the highlander and the hybrid 2008. The problem was the way they worded it, it was hard to tell were they talking about both could tow 5000 lbs, or only the gas or only the hybrid. Thus the question.

Great cars, I truly love the 2007 we have.

When will the 2008 Highlander Hybrids come out and how much can they tow? The answer is 07/28/08 and 3500 lbs with 350 lbs tongue weight.

08/15/07 Update. The hitch will be a class 3 valley hitch.

As of 08/19/07 3 weeks to the 08's. Maybe soon we can order them.

As of 9/9/07 Broke down and bought a "gas" Sport Highlander. The Hybrids are delayed till October-November and could not wait.