2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid review
Toyota Highlander Hybrid highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Good fuel economy
- Good engine power
- Driver-assistance tech
Cons
- Small third-row seat
- No support for Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay®
- Poorly designed infotainment interface
Mileage (EPA estimate)
29 city, 27 highway, 28 combined
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2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is the last of its generation
If you want a combination of V6 power with hybrid fuel economy, the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a great choice. The 3.5-liter gas-fueled V6 engine and electric motor yield 306 total system horsepower and they return 28-29 EPA-estimated mpg in combined city and highway driving. Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Actual mileage will vary based on things like battery age, vehicle condition and history, driving and charging habits, accessory use, and driving conditions. Battery capacity may decrease with time and use. See fueleconomy.gov for more info. Another point of strength is that all-wheel drive is standard on the 2019 models.
Inside the Highlander Hybrid, you get seating for eight people in the standard configuration with a second-row bench seat, or seating for seven with the available captain's chairs in the second row.
As a family vehicle, driver-assistance technology is critical for the Highlander Hybrid, and Toyota gave the 2019 model year adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, a precollision system with pedestrian detection, and automatic high beams. There were three trim levels available with the Hybrid in this model year, and it was the last year with the V6 engine.
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What is new for the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?
- Highlander Hybrid trims have been upgraded with Cruise Control as standard equipment this year.
2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid trims
LE:
- 306-hp, 215-lb-ft of torque 3.5L
- Cloth Seats
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Lane Departure Warning
- Traction Control
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Overhead Airbags
- View our Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE inventory
XLE:
- Includes all features available on the LE
- Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Power Seats
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Sunshade
- Sunroofs
- View our Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE inventory
Limited:
- Includes all features available on the XLE
- A/C Seats
- Memory Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Quad Seats
- JBL Sound System
- View our Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited inventory
Limited Platinum:
- Includes all features available on the Limited
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Seat Heaters
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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
What We Like
Good fuel economy: The Highlander Hybrid offers about 7 mpg more than the standard Highlander
, with very little downside. The interior space of the SUV is the same, and the perceived engine power is about the same. All-wheel drive is standard, which makes the Highlander Hybrid an excellent choice in all climates.Good engine power: With 306 horsepower on tap between the V6 engine and the electric motor, the Highlander Hybrid has plenty of power to climb hills or cruise on the freeway. The continuously variable transmission is optimized to make the best use of the power, distributing it to all four wheels for maximum traction.
Driver assistance: As a family vehicle, the Highlander Hybrid is equipped to stop accidents before they happen. Adaptive cruise control follows the prevailing traffic speeds, while features like lane keeping assistance and precollision braking are always active and helping the driver manage traffic.
What Needs Improvement
No support for smartphone connectivity: Toyota was late to the game with interoperability, instead supporting its own Entune™ system after most of the industry had made smartphone integration primary. Paired with a touchscreen that's sometimes difficult to reach, the infotainment system is the weak point of the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid features and specs
LE 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Entune
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Entertainment System
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
306
Torque (ft-lbs)
215
Engine type
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
17.2
Wheelbase
109.8"
Overall length
192.5"
Width
75.8"
Height
68.1"
Leg room
F 44.2"/M 38.4"/R 27.7"
Head room
F 40.7"/M 39.9"/R 35.9"
Front tires
P245/60SR18
Rear tires
P245/60SR18
Seating capacity
8
Max towing capacity
350/3500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid FAQ
The 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 30 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- 29 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- 29 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- 29 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
The 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a maximum towing capacity of 3500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
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