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#36 of 3943 by john1701a Jan 11, 2004 (1:43 pm)
> The report is that the tachometer will be gone.   A tachometer is completely useless in a HSD system, since there is nothing you can do with the data it would provide. It would only serve to entertain, no practical purpose. Since there aren't any gears and electric motors are at peak power no matter what the RPM... You get the idea. The gauge on the Consumption screen is far more informative in a full hybrid.   While driving along, you'll see the RPM change all by itself without effecting speed. That's good. The system is taking advantage of efficiency opportunities. Counteracting what you see happening would be counterproductive.     > well let's just say we should not expect a 3rd seat version > of the HL Hybrid   It has already been stated that there will be seating for 7.     > Why did they not do a Hybrid number on the 4 cylinder HL?   Patience, grasshopper. The more powerful one is being released first. The other will follow. In our power-obsessed market, that is unquestionably the better approach for proving the HSD design is capable of many power/efficiency configurations.   JOHN
#37 of 3943 I'll bet by jchan2 Jan 11, 2004 (5:14 pm)
the four cylinder will be out in a few years. and three rows of seats is certainly a plus.
#38 of 3943 by dgrayson Jan 12, 2004 (8:48 am)
scwt47-   Dude- you need to check some facts and read other posts on this board.   Check out the basics: http://www.toyota.com/about/news/product/2004/01/04-3-hibridhighl- ander.html   and read #18 and go to that site and look at the pics... 3rd row seat.
#39 of 3943 Specs at the bottom by jchan2 Jan 12, 2004 (4:21 pm)
note a third row seat arrangement. (seats 7!!)
#40 of 3943 Highlander or Lexus?!? by markrogo Jan 13, 2004 (7:27 pm)
I was all set to get the RX 400. Even for the outrageous price I expected to pay.   Now I'm thinking, "Hmmm.... With most of the same options, a fully-decked out Highlander would be, wht $5K less? $8K less?.... And doesn't the cargo area of the HL hold much more stuff anyway.... Then there is the much cheaper service at Toyota dealers vs. Lexus dealers...."   What do you all think?   And how can I get a pre-order in super early? My Infiniti lease ends in January....
#41 of 3943 Price delta between RX and Toyota HL by wco81 Jan 14, 2004 (10:39 am)
Is it really only $5-8k?
#42 of 3943 Price difference by 2003tls Jan 14, 2004 (12:02 pm)
The current price difference between the gas powered Highlander Limited and RX330 is about $5K so I would expect the Hybrid versions to maintain the same spread.
#43 of 3943 What exactly is in the HL Limited? by wco81 Jan 14, 2004 (1:51 pm)
Is it just a fancy options package, like Nav systems, fancy stereos and interior decorations and the like?
#44 of 3943 To hell with GM! by anythngbutgm Jan 15, 2004 (12:51 pm)
From Bob Lutz: "Hybrids are an interesting curiosity and we will do some," he said. "But do they make sense at $1.50 a gallon?"   Uh, bob? Knock,Knock... Who cares if gasoline is 50 cents a gallon, it's a diminishing resource. Some people believe in "every little bit counts", and for Toyota, it's only the beginning. I'm not a environmentalist freak, but I do care about preserving our resources and not relying on foriegn sources. Here we have Hybrid technology at around $20,000 available for the masses. "Masses" Bob, people not able or willing to fork over 50 grand on a dog turd like an Escalade or a Suburban.   "For Toyota, it was a huge, huge, immeasurably valuable PR coup," said Lutz. GM's decision not to pursue a hybrid car "was a mistake from one aspect, and that's public relations and catering to the environmental movement."   PR coup?!?!? once again, GM got caught with their pants to the floor, Toyota is going to gain even more market share, and in five years your going to realize there's more to it than PR. moron.
#45 of 3943 HL Limited by 2003tls Jan 16, 2004 (3:32 pm)
The Highlander Limited is the top of the line version of the Highlander. Most of the optional stuff is standard, plus they throw in a power passenger seat, 17" wheels, etc. A fully loaded Highlander Limited has a MSRP of over $35,000, so it definitely gets close to the base Lexus RX330's sticker price.

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