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Historically non-hybrid HLs have arrived in the September timeframe; according to the Toyota build schedule in kdhspyder's post the HH will arrive in October.
FYI, the federal tax credit is cut in half for HHs purchased after September 30th.
FYI - Mine is Bluestone Metalic.
I really like the looks of the HH and do not want to detract from it, but if anyone has pictures, that would be great!
Thanks.
However, the greatest appearance addition I just had done was the addition of Running Boards. This should be standard.
Terry
Thanks
Check out the options page, and use the highlitghted links to see pics as well.
And remember, if you are not 6', and especially for the ladies, it makes it much easier to get in!
My sienna's trip computer also has average MPG. But what in the world is toyota thinking about not offering average MPG in the highlander's trip computer????
I got my highlander hybrid today (base 4WD) excited to see how the average MPG compares to my sienna and the previous hyundai elantra, only to find out that there is none.
A real disappointment.
Toyota, wake up!!!!
Anyway you can provide a picture? I believe that is some help on how to attach a digital picture.
Thanks
Mine is base HiHy 4WD, no options.
Build date, 10/05.
No average MPG option on the MFD (supposed to be the fifth cycle on the MFD buttton?).
Is there a computer upgrade for this?
Jim
I bought a new version of scangauge (scangauge ll). Here's what I found.
Trip #1:
highlander hybrid = 28 MPG
wife's 2000 elantra = 27 MPG (exact same route)
Trip #2: HiHY = 33
Trip #3 = HiHY = 38
Trip #4 = HIHY = 35
Not bad for a beginer hybrid driver with less than 200 miles on the odo.
The good thing about the scangauge ll (aside from many features) is that at the current ave MPG setting, it resets everytime you turn the car on so it invites you to beat your last trip's mileage.
Mark
Let me assure you that nice as Bluetooth is, it certainly isn't something to base a decision to buy a car on.
I get along nicely, very nicely, with my Verizon RAZR phone with Bluetooth headset. If that is how you decide to buy a car, then I would say yes, you most likely are making a mistake.
After TS Ernesto passes here (Tampa) will figure out how to post a picture.
Terry
I now have just over 10,000 miles on my HH. Still a happy camper.
Thanks.
I bought my HH in June of 2005 and not sure when it was built but when it I got it it had been on the dealer's lot only 2 days and still hadn't been prepared for sale. They sort of rushed to get it ready for me so I could drive it 500 miles to home and later we found a few odds and ends still wrapped in plastic and stuff like that.
I have the distinct impression that it was earlier model Highlanders (not hybrids) and some of the early 2006 models that were part of this recall. I'm assuming if they don't notify you, you don't need to worry about it. The tech guy did say they can tell from your vin number (if you have taken it in to them for service) whether or not you are part of this particular floor clip recall.
www.carspace.com/terryp2/
Enjoy.
Terry
Terry
Wes
Thanks,
Louder and more often is not good. It is prudent to check and track down cause of that noise. We are at 17K+ miles as well, have not heard this click but will start paying attention.
Cal
A Highlander Hybrid 4WD is at the top of my list to replace my current FX35 when the lease finishes next month, and I was just wondering how it would hold up if there was snow around on my frequent trips to Mammoth Lakes or Tahoe.
Thanks!
That said, like all 4 wheel/all wheel drive cars, I am sure a heavy enough Winter and you will certainly need chains coming over Doner Pass, and like areas. I never needed them last Winter, and I have a AWD Murano.
Thanks, everyone!
Check with the local auto parts store, or the good folks at snap-on, that I got mine from.
Yes, it can operate all four wheels. However, the rear wheels are driven by electric motors, and will cut out if the motors overheat. This is unlike a conventional "AWD" SUV, which will continue to power all wheels. The HH is not really intended for any kind of "off-road" use. For occaisional snow, fine. If you plan to run through unploughed snow, you may find yourself with out the use of the rear wheels. Same situation for sand.
The rear electric motor only engages when necessary. Once the need passes, the motor is shut down and the car becomes a normal 2WD. Unless one can conjure up a situation where the rear motor is always engaged, burning out the rear motor in reasonable driving is extremely unlikely. Toyota may even have some system built-in to just not turn ON that motor.
Can the HH handle deep snow? I have no first-hand experience yet. Here is a report of a 2WD version that did not like sand. Also a little blurb on someone hearing someone getting stuck in Reno on snow packed surface. This contradicts our positive experience.
http://www.evworld.com/blogs/index.cfm?page=blogentry&authorid=12&blogid=270&arc- hive=0
Canadian Driver published a test of the HH on snow covred surface. You can read that here:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/pw/traction2006.htm
My first hand experience on snow packed road is no problem at all. We visited Yosemite last winter and spent another weekend up in Donner pass area renting a cabin. Yosemite has slushy surfaces in an area where we wanted to walk and the car took on the slush, plowed through some snow and let us reach the parking lot. I wish we had shot photos of the area to post. We thought the park would have cleared all paved surfaces by then (7AM). The plow came later to clear the road but left our parking area alone (thank goodness) and we "plowed" our way through slush and dirty snow out to the cleared roadway. The lush and snow were about 6 to 8 inches thick. No problem.
Donner was quite an experience. It started to snow in the afternoon and continued into early evening right when we were leaving to come home. Soon, the roads were under packed snow with new snow accumulating. our friends in two other vans got nervous and put on chains because of the steep up and down surfaces. I decided to trust the 4WDi and kept going. Again, no problem. I would say the new snow was only about 2 or 3 inches with packed surface of at most another 2 to 3 inches. I did have Spike-Spyder in the car just in case. We also had replaced our stock tires with the Goodyear Fortera, that might have helped.
On dirt road, we drive on ranch trails as a matter of necessity. On rock-packed well maintained dirt road, the HH handles it just fine. On poorly maintained surface with ruts and holes, we just pick our way through carefully to avoid damaging the undercarriage, again no problem. When a rut was way too deep, we stacked rocks and stones into the hole. In rainy season, we often have to drive on the same trails and there will be slippery patches, this is when the VDIM comes on to help. So far, no problem. I won't take this car onto the Rubicon but will not hesitate driving on ranch trails as long as we exercise common sense and sound judgment.
No idea. But you could always wait for the motors to cool down.
I think that if you are cautious, the AWD should serve the need for casual winter driving. The above review seems well put.