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#72 of 143 Re: New Toyota Highlander Hybrid Owner [gowhitten] by landdriver Aug 12, 2006 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: gowhitten (Aug 11, 2006 9:50 pm) "Some moron engineer made the cover over the drinkholders open backwards - should open left to right instead of vica versa"   Didn't bother to redesign it for the U.S. market where the steering wheel is on the left, unlike the Japanese HL where the steering wheel is on the right. Replies to this message: gowhitten (Aug 13, 2006 7:36 am) pdigi1 (Aug 13, 2006 4:43 pm)
#73 of 143 Re: New Toyota Highlander Hybrid Owner [landdriver] by gowhitten Aug 13, 2006 (7:36 am)
Replying to: landdriver (Aug 12, 2006 7:58 pm) Actually I knew that, but for over $40K, you would think they could redo things for their biggest market (I guess we should be glad the brake and gas pedals are in the right position). Maybe they will change that when the Highlander production switches to the US in a couple years.
#74 of 143 Re: New Toyota Highlander Hybrid Owner [landdriver] by pdigi1 Aug 13, 2006 (4:43 pm)
Replying to: landdriver (Aug 12, 2006 7:58 pm) I thought the same about the cupholder at first, but actually prefer it the way it is. It is easier to grab the middle of the cup with my wrist in proper position for drinking if I grab the cup from the opposite side. If the lid opened the other way, it would be in the way for shorter cups (tall Starbucks, e.g.).
#76 of 143 First 3 weeks of use... by kinkykitten Sep 13, 2006 (12:03 pm)
2006 HiHy Base (4x2) with Package 1 (moonroof) & floor mats Bought August 26 for $28,600 (rounded)   We think we got the deal of the century as it was nearly $7k off MSRP of $35000, coupled with the $2600 tax credit, that's $9500 off the listed price! They had 2 on the lot (silver & gold), we got the gold.   Love: the quietness, the nimbleness, the horsepower, smooth riding, guilt-free driving & idling, all of the cupholders (too scared to eat/drink in the car yet!), averaging 27 - 28 MPG   Hate: nothing so far...   Wished: the Limited was on sale also because I really wanted leather seats & the NAv system, wished it had the automatic trunk open/close like the Lexus 330   We test drove the Honda CRV, Element & the RAV 4 with the assumption that we'd either get the 2007 CRV or a 2006 RAV4. There was absolutely no comparison to the HiHy with the Hondas. The HiHy drives like butter. I'm certainly not a performance driver (more like a grandma drive) so I can't really comment on the engine performance other than my confidence in passing vehicles on the freeway has accelerated.   We have recommended this vehicle to everyone who is cost & environmentally concious but still wants the flexibility of owning a SUV Replies to this message: stevedebi (Sep 13, 2006 2:06 pm)
#77 of 143 Re: First 3 weeks of use... [kinkykitten] by stevedebi Sep 13, 2006 (2:06 pm)
Replying to: kinkykitten (Sep 13, 2006 12:03 pm) "We have recommended this vehicle to everyone who is cost & environmentally concious but still wants the flexibility of owning a SUV"   The 2007 CR-V 2 wheel drive EX will probably get better highway MPG at 75-80 MPH. I sometimes got over 30 MPG with my 2003, and they now have a 5 speed transmission. BTW, esitmated pricing with Nav, Leather, and back up camera is around 28K. However, the Honda is not indended to drive like the Toyota - different engineering concepts entirely.   So the "green quotient" would also depend upon how much city driving one does...
#78 of 143 2006 Highlander Limited AWD -1st Two Months by fritzer Sep 24, 2006 (2:59 pm)
So far it has been a great vehicle. With three tanks of gas, I'm approaching 30 MPG in Sacramento, CA. Drive to work is 1/3 rural, 1/3 urban and 1/3 Freeway; 15 miles each way. Traded in a 5 yr. old Chev. Trailblazer that used to get 17.5 MPG on same route. Absolutely no complaints with the Highlander - first non American built vehicle I have owned (ever) in 35 years. Accelerate moderately and anticipate stops and try to drive on electric power when practical to maximize MPG. I keep Goodyear Integra tires at 35 PSI. Attempting to beat previous gas mileage is an interesting challenge and I'm learning - keep kW power in hash marks (zebra) as much as possible to maximize mileage. One note: First 3 to 5 miles after start-up, MPH is in low to mid 20s then it improves to the low 30s after gas motor (ICE) warms up.
#79 of 143 Does any body have an AVERAGE MPG on Speedometer multi-information display by johnle Sep 29, 2006 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 31, 2006 1:35 pm) Does any body have an AVERAGE MPG on Speedometer multi-information display on Highlander Hybrid 2WD? My new Highlander Hybrid does not have AVERAGE MPG.     Please let me know so I can go back to the dealer to have them fix it.     Thanks,     John Replies to this message: terry92270 (Sep 29, 2006 9:19 pm) shilohlady (Oct 01, 2006 8:09 am)
#80 of 143 Re: Does any body have an AVERAGE MPG on Speedometer multi-information display [johnle] by terry92270 Sep 29, 2006 (9:19 pm)
Replying to: johnle (Sep 29, 2006 6:31 pm) I don't remember the answer, but it was recently posted here...they said if you check your owners book, it explains how to navigate the display.
#81 of 143 Re: Does any body have an AVERAGE MPG on Speedometer multi-information disp by shilohlady Oct 01, 2006 (8:09 am)
Replying to: johnle (Sep 29, 2006 6:31 pm) My understanding is that the earilier models of the base (non-limited) HH did NOT have the Average MPG display but that changed mid-way through the 2006 model year.

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