Toyota Highlander MPG

Ready to elevate your adventures with a capable midsize SUV? The Toyota Highlander has a lot going for it, from its stylish cabin to its advanced safety features. Salisbury and Huntersville shoppers, however, will be especially impressed by the Toyota Highlander MPG fuel economy.

This SUV comes in gasoline and hybrid variants, both with excellent fuel efficiency. At Cloninger Toyota, we want to give Mooresville and Lexington drivers a closer look at those numbers. Read on to learn more!

Toyota Highlander Fuel Efficiency

As you might expect, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is the most efficient version of this model. With a fuel-sipping engine under the hood, you can spend less time than ever at the pump. As a matter of fact, this vehicle achieves an EPA-estimated 30 city/28 highway MPG.¹

Opt for the gas-only Toyota Highlander, and you’ll find some impressive figures as well. With the V6 engine equipped, the Highlander produces an EPA-estimated 21 city/27 highway MPG.¹ It’s an efficient way to take on city streets and open roads alike.

Which version is best for you? You may want to learn more about these vehicles’ fuel-saving technology below!

Fuel Technology: The Man Behind the Curtain

What makes the Highlander and Highlander Hybrid so fuel efficient? It all comes down to some of the tech features behind the scenes. The available V6 engine in the Highlander uses direct-injection technology. By squirting fuel directly where the combustion chamber is hottest, the engine can burn fuel more efficiently.

A direct-shift 8-speed automatic transmission also enhances fuel economy in the Highlander. It optimizes gear shifts to enhance efficiency at every turn—especially when cruising at speed. A Stop and Start Engine System is also available for the V6 engine, so you can save some extra fuel at the stop light.

And then there’s the Highlander Hybrid. It utilizes many of the same fuel-saving systems as the gasoline-only model. It even earns a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) rating for its efforts!

Power: The Other Side of Performance

Fuel economy is nice, but there’s another side to the equation: output. Do the Highlander and Highlander Hybrid serve up enough power to move you forward with confidence? In short, the answer is yes.

The available 3.5-liter V6 in the Highlander isn’t just the most efficient engine in the lineup, it’s the most powerful, too. It provides 295 horsepower for easy acceleration on demand. The Highlander Hybrid pairs that same V6 with an electric motor to produce an astounding 306 horsepower.

You’ll have the power you need to conquer virtually any driving situation. With the Highlander, efficiency and energy go hand-in-hand.

Test Drive the Toyota Highlander Today

Now, you know more about the Toyota Highlander and its MPG fuel efficiency. Are you ready to test out this midsize SUV for yourself? Salisbury and Lexington shoppers can schedule a test drive here at Cloninger Toyota.

We’ll get you behind the wheel for your very own mini-adventure. See if this vehicle is perfect for all your Mooresville and Huntersville excursions!

 

¹ 2019 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary.