2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Preview Kansas

Toyota Highlander Preview - Chicago Auto Show: While executives and board members at other companies have been twiddling their thumbs, straddling the fence on whether or not to build a hybrid model, Toyota is busy unveiling the second generation of one of its three hybrid vehicles, the 2008 Highlander Hybrid.

Local Companies

Garden City Auto Plaza Inc
(620) 275-7171
1903 E US Highway 50
Garden City, KS
Kern Auto Sales
(316) 744-1505
6430 N Broadway St
Wichita, KS
Randy Curnow Buick Pontiac GMC
(913) 334-1166
6800 State Ave
Kansas City, KS
Roberts Volvo
(316) 925-4010
I-135 At 53 N
Wichita, KS
Dealer's Choice Auto Detail
(785) 404-6444
624 Reynolds St
Salina, KS
Lansing Auto Mart
(913) 727-3665
214 N Main St
Lansing, KS
Mike Steven Auto Group
(316) 652-2222
7333 E Kellogg Dr
Wichita, KS
Car & Truck Central Inc
(316) 744-8554
6125 N Broadway St
Wichita, KS
Wrays the
(620) 594-2401
Sawyer, KS
Quality Toyota of Independence Inc
(620) 331-8310
2101 W Main St
Independence, KS

provided by:
2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
(Continue to more photos from MyRide.com)

 

What it Is

Toyota Highlander Preview - Chicago Auto Show: While executives and board members at other companies have been twiddling their thumbs, straddling the fence on whether or not to build a hybrid model, Toyota is busy unveiling the second generation of one of its three hybrid vehicles, the 2008 Highlander Hybrid. It joins the Prius, also in its second generation, and the Camry Hybrid. Due to arrive in September, the new Highlander Hybrid promises 270 horsepower from an advanced Hybrid Synergy Drive system, up to 31 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, standard four-wheel drive with intelligence, and a choice of Base or Limited designations.

Why it Matters

Toyota claims that since its debut, the Highlander Hybrid has been a good seller, attracting more than 31,000 buyers in 2006 and helping the brand capture 67 percent of the U.S. hybrid market. That's great, but Toyota's own data suggest that the next Highlander needs to be larger and more powerful. Hence, gas and hybrid versions will be larger and will boast 270 horsepower. This is especially significant since it not only puts a fresh, more competitive crossover in Toyota's fleet, but it also marks the introduction of one of the market's largest mainstream hybrid models. With its enlarged dimensions and impressive power ratings, the 2008 Highlander Hybrid rises above competitors such as the Ford Escape Hybrid.

Continue to 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Preview Review from MyRide.com

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History