Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Gas Mileage and Environmental Information
Because Toyota Highlander Hybrid is more about efficiency, there is emphasis on its green features. The vehicle as Econ and EV driving modes, as integrated by Toyota. The Econ mode limits the response of the throttle for a greener and more fuel efficient economy. This restraints the engine’s capacity to operate to full potential. Thus, it is evident during stopping and going in traffic. The EV mode is for the electric motor, for low speeds at distances of just up to am mile.
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s rating for the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is 27 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon in the highway. As you can notice, the city rating is comparatively better because the vehicle is more frequently using its electric propulsion features when the SUV is traveling at low speeds.
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a SULEV, Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle. The hybrid SUV is spewing less toxins than the average cigar smoker. Imagine that! The integrated Synergy Drive System also makes the car emit 80% less emission or pollution compared to an average middle-sized SUV. Thus, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is perfect for suburban environmentalists.
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