Edmund Review of 2008 Highlander Hybrid - GreenHybrid

Ormond · #1 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 01:30 PM

Edmunds has a full test of the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpconta...4/pageNumber=1

kdhspyder · #2 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 03:54 PM

Sounds like 'Yota did a nice job of refining the vehicle without a loss of performance or fuel economy. Considering the added size this is a nice trick.

I'm interested in how these new buttons work. I like the word picture that Edmunds paints about how the ECON mode works.

gumby · #3 (**permalink**) 06-26-2007, 01:04 AM

Sounds and looks quite nice. ECON mode does sound cool.

Ormond · #4 (**permalink**) 06-26-2007, 08:56 AM

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A better bet for real-world driving is the new Econ drive mode. Econ activates a control program that restrains the powertrain's throttle response. Basically, it limits excessive acceleration and prevents you from jumping on the gas and using more fuel than you need. Switching into Econ after driving a few miles on the open freeway makes the Highlander feel like you're suddenly towing an elephant behind you, but if you start out in Econ or switch into it while in stop-and-go traffic, your fuel economy will noticeably increase and you'll never guess Dumbo is in your drA better bet for real-world driving is the new Econ drive mode. Econ activates a control program that restrains the powertrain's throttle response. Basically, it limits excessive acceleration and prevents you from jumping on the gas and using more fuel than you need. Switching into Econ after driving a few miles on the open freeway makes the Highlander feel like you're suddenly towing an elephant behind you, but if you start out in Econ or switch into it while in stop-and-go traffic, your fuel economy will noticeably increase and you'll never guess Dumbo is in your dr

I guess that it is totally different from the Camry's Econ button.