2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Toyota Highlander Hybrid:

The third row is a 50/50-folding setup that offers much more space than the first-gen Highlander's.

-- Car and Driver

Exceptional balance of performance and fuel economy, attractive cabin, flexible second-row seat design, standard third-row seat.

-- Edmunds.com

What reviewers liked least about the Toyota Highlander Hybrid:

Steep price compared to standard Highlander, all-wheel-drive system isn't as robust as most, kids will only fit in that third row.

-- Edmunds.com

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Comparisons:

The third-row seat is really only suited for kids, so if you need to carry more than five adult-sized people on a regular basis, the Tahoe/Yukon hybrids or something like the Ford Flex will be preferable.

-- Edmunds.com

Best one-liner about the Toyota Highlander Hybrid:

I drove in a slow, plodding way that makes the most of the hybrid's electric motor. The problem is this driving style annoys other motorists, especially those caught behind you.

-- The Wall Street Journal