2021 HH Platinum awd with tow hitch and grippy Nokian WrG4 SUV tires: I have a heavy foot driving in sport mode and have 20k miles so far. I get 30.8 mpg driving mostly rural highways and some small town city traffic. A trip to Mt Rushmore where I drove at 90-100+mph for 8 hours through South Dakota where speed limit was 80mph with loaded up vehicle I got 19mpg. Tip: If you want some fun at a light use TRAIL mode
I like you videos, keep up the good work. My wife and I have a 2020 Highlander Hybrid AWD model LE. I have had several tanks in summer actually over 40 MPG (thats a U.S. gallon). I don't know of any other SUV AWD vehicle of this size out there that can get this type of fuel economy and still have the ability to tow a 3,500 lb trailer, in which we do.
I agree it has great mileage for such a big vehicle. The hybrid model in UK can tow 2000kg (4400 lbs) which I'm surprised at, given it has a smaller engine than the Rx450h (which I have now and tow a twin axle caravan). How capable at towing do you find your highlander?
Wow. I am surprised at the fuel range. I am finding that many of the newly redesigned models especially the hybrid variants are starting to come with reduced gas tank sizes. Glad to see that this one will potentially take weeks to need a fill-up.
@@farmerscoffee It may depend on the city/highway mix. This tester mix was 60 City 40 highway. If you drive more on the highway the fuel mileage goes way down on a hybrid, as counter-intuitive as that may seem. Also, hybrids get lousy gas mileage in winter due to the change in fuel additives and cold battery.
@@garfieldirwin They don't get "lousy mileage" it's just not as good as summer. They don't become worse than regular cars and the Synergy drive is still smoother at least.
I am reading the fuel tank in the Highlander is not correct. Toyota actually has a smaller gas tank and the Highlander cannot go the range as advertised. Have you witnessed this with your testing?
Wait... By ur calculations you said you would get over a 1000km with a full fuel tank. But the highlander's system says your fuel range is only 600ish kilometers with a full tank. How does that make sense
The fuel range shown at the start of the video is based on the fuel economy of the person who drove before me. Perhaps they didn't have it on ECO mode or were heavy-footed.
We haven't performed a fuel economy test on the Lexus NX as of yet, but the NX might certainly be more fuel efficient because of its size and smaller engine.
Pretty sure running the AC in Toyota Hybrids does not effect MPG like other cars. Toyota uses a completely different air conditioning system. Just saying
Pay no attention to the ignorant remarks, your comment is valid. Many people don't realize there is a huge difference between an electric ac compressor and a mechanical driver ac compressor. Also, some units default to recirculate in ECO mode. So yes, "running the AC in Toyota Hybrids does not affect MPG like other cars." Well said.
I have the HH Platinum and have never fallen below 36 mpg per tank of gas. I've had it for one year. In summer I've gotten as high as 41.6 on a tank in summer weather. I kinda play hyper-mile-ing and watch my mileage scores. I also live in hilly country with only one stop light in the whole county.
@@geraldmoore6257 In summer weather, I started to see 35 sometimes. I never thought heating has so much impact on the mileage or maybe I never paid attention. Thanks for sharing your experience.
It’s actually not a issue with being able to fill up all the way. I have been working with Toyota since I purchase my Highlander. The low fuel indicator and driving range is incorrect.
@@trademarkpennsylvania5565 I drive my vehicle for 125-150 once the fuel indicator light comes on and still pump 15.5-16 gallons of fuel. My fellow fuel indicator light comes on when I have 5-6 gallons of fuel
@@farmerscoffee so when the fuel light comes on theirs about 5-6 gallons left right? I have a 2020 Highlander hybrid and get about 28 mpg combined with my heavy foot. The range also is quite disappointing, do u know why Toyota might’ve made it this way? Like why does the light come on so early
Nice video very helpful. But, after researching the fuel tank in the U.S it's 17.1tank and 17.9 tank size. Please, Inform your viewers of this difference in U.S compares to Canada!! 💯👍Still Love All your videos. Very educational!!
I wish the gas price was 1.269 per liter, lol currently / last time I filled up $1.79.9/liter. geez. I want the plug in hybrid model. Pretty good fuel economy for the Highlander hybrid. Thanks for doing the math for us. How do you find the ride? Are the seats, driver and passanger comfortable for longer road trips. From Toronto, thanks again!
@@Truthh4040 Correction - that was the initial numbers. Second gas tank - 35-36 mpg. This is really great. The only 2 complains - terrible driver seat for shorter people (5-4” or 164 cm), and the visor. The visor does not protect from the son when driving west at evening. The seat does not adjust properly. The front of seat stops traveling up while the center continues. So no mor thigh support. Kind of sliding down from the seat. The worst seat of all vehicles I have ever owned. Makes me want to sell it.
@@JDrwal2 oh okay - yes the seat part I could understand does need to go higher for abit shorter drives a bit hybrid gas efficient other wise no complain ?
@@Truthh4040 Not really. No other complains, but the seat itself is deal breaker. When I test drove it, I thought I did not know how to adjust it. But now I know - it cannot! It is also too short. The seat should be an inch longer to better support you thighs. My wife has the same complain as a passenger. I am serious - I had my Highlander for just two months and I want to sell it. Mainly because of the seats. Oh… -There is one more. This tiny 2.5L four cylinder engine is LOUD! Every time I touch the gas pedal it revs up a lot and makes lots of noise. Does not natter if it is in Eco mode or Normal driving mode. I drive very gently. The engine is much much louder than the truck I had before. The truck had 5.6L V8. Come on! An over 50 thousand dollar SUV with a loud engine? Really? I should barely hear that engine. Overall I am disappointed with that Highlander. But the gas milage is really good. I must admit it.
I have a 2022 Highlander Hybrid awd. I am unable to fill up more than 14.2 gallons of fuel. The fuel tank is 17.1 gallons. I'm getting about 33 mpg. My range is limited to about 470 when it should be closer to 565. Happy about the mpg, very disappointed about the range deficiency. I was told the fuel tank design is at fault. Does anyone else have this problem?
I see almost exactly what you are seeing with regards to the range, mpg, and tank capacity. Does the hybrid battery actually necessitate that the fuel tank is smaller to provide the necessary space? I thought I remember reading something along these lines in Car and Driver on previous model year of this vehicle. All the literature I can find both from Toyota and on the web, state a 17+ gallon fuel tank capacity. With an estimated range of 2 miles remaining, the most I have ever been able to squeeze in is 14.4 gallons. Inquiring minds want to know.
That is a great video. So he got 39.5567 mpg on eco mode. That means that you would get 712 miles on a full tank of gas and at the current cost of $3 per gallon, that would cost $54 to fill up a full tank of gas; therefore, it would be a cost of 7.584 cents per mile. That is very impressive. Remember: that this is optimum conditions meaning, he is running it with no A/C or Heater and he is running in EcoMode. What also should be factored in is that you should change out the battery of the hybrid every 80k miles. If the battery costs $3000, (which no one knows what this costs since it is Toyota only part and hardly anyone has bought one yet) that would add on 3.75 cents per mile, so that is 11.334 cents per mile. So it basically costs $9067.20 to drive 80,000 miles. How does that compare to the gas counterpart? The highlander (gas only) gets on average 23.6 mpg. The cost of that vehicle to drive 80000 miles is $10169.49. So over an 80,000-mile span, driving the hybrid over the gas-only vehicle will save you approximately $1102 in gas + maintenance over the span of time that it takes to reach 80,000 miles. If that is 5 years (16000 miles per year), it is going to save you $18.36 a month. The cost of the lowest price highlander hybrid is $39055. The same package as a gas model costs $37605. That is a $1450 difference in cost. So if you drive less than 16,000 miles a year, it is $348 more expensive to drive a hybrid over the cost of the same vehicle powered by gas for 5 years. It is just shiting the costs around so that it is more difficult to actually see that you are really not saving any money by driving a hybrid. So what would be the break-even point? I am estimating that it would either be if you drive 21,000 miles a year or if gas gets to $3.25 per gallon and it would have to sustain that price for 5 years. So I still think that I would rather pay less for the vehicle, not have to worry about the big expense for the battery at 80,000 miles, and have more power and everything else that a gas-only car would provide than the hybrid product that costs more in every other way other than the price at the pump. So in short,, this hybrid thing is for Californians and those rich, cruchy liberals who are trying to save the planet, and not for anyone else.
@@rajamoffin post some data on that fact. Regardless if it lasts from 80k miles or 150k miles, the cost is relatively the same. It’s about $3000 to replace and it must be bought from the dealership and installed by a technician. Here is what I found on auto trader Whether you’re planning to buy a used hybrid or you already own one, you’ll need to give some thought to the hybrid battery. That’s because the battery in a hybrid vehicle isn’t like the one in a traditional car, and it can’t be replaced for $75 at the local auto parts store. Instead, a failed hybrid car battery can cost thousands of dollars to replace, and that can be a big deal to a shopper who bought a hybrid to save money. But before you get too worried, we’ve provided some tips on when to expect the battery to fail and ways to avoid a huge bill. Find a used hybrid car for sale near you When Will It Fail? This is the most important question posed by hybrid owners and drivers considering a used hybrid. Unfortunately, answering it isn’t easy - largely because each case seems to be different. Some drivers experience failure at 70,000 miles, while others can make it to 200,000 miles without issue. In our experience, hybrid batteries start to become a risk when they’re 10 to 15 years old and they’ve covered 120,000 to 150,000 miles. Yes, some owners will do a lot better than that. There are reports of batteries lasting well into the 200,000-mile range. But we wouldn’t suggest counting on those reports as the norm, especially if you’re considering a used hybrid and you’re on a budget.
@@DMaster27 not really afaik. 87 of CA is 91 here. I dont understand the reason why it has to be 95. I have emailed toyota see what they say. Premium is quite expensive 1.6aud here. Makes buying the hybrid moot. Rather go with cheaper v6
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2021 HH Platinum awd with tow hitch and grippy Nokian WrG4 SUV tires: I have a heavy foot driving in sport mode and have 20k miles so far. I get 30.8 mpg driving mostly rural highways and some small town city traffic. A trip to Mt Rushmore where I drove at 90-100+mph for 8 hours through South Dakota where speed limit was 80mph with loaded up vehicle I got 19mpg. Tip: If you want some fun at a light use TRAIL mode
I like you videos, keep up the good work. My wife and I have a 2020 Highlander Hybrid AWD model LE. I have had several tanks in summer actually over 40 MPG (thats a U.S. gallon). I don't know of any other SUV AWD vehicle of this size out there that can get this type of fuel economy and still have the ability to tow a 3,500 lb trailer, in which we do.
How well does it tow 3500lbs?
I agree it has great mileage for such a big vehicle. The hybrid model in UK can tow 2000kg (4400 lbs) which I'm surprised at, given it has a smaller engine than the Rx450h (which I have now and tow a twin axle caravan). How capable at towing do you find your highlander?
Wow. I am surprised at the fuel range. I am finding that many of the newly redesigned models especially the hybrid variants are starting to come with reduced gas tank sizes. Glad to see that this one will potentially take weeks to need a fill-up.
Yes, the fuel tank on the Highlander Hybrid (65 liters) is almost the same size as the regular Highlander (68 liters).
You won’t get anything close to that in the fuel range. I have been in contact with Toyota since I purchased my vehicle based on the fuel range
@@farmerscoffee It may depend on the city/highway mix. This tester mix was 60 City 40 highway. If you drive more on the highway the fuel mileage goes way down on a hybrid, as counter-intuitive as that may seem. Also, hybrids get lousy gas mileage in winter due to the change in fuel additives and cold battery.
@@garfieldirwin They don't get "lousy mileage" it's just not as good as summer. They don't become worse than regular cars and the Synergy drive is still smoother at least.
My Highlander Hybrid gives me 40 mpg at 65 mph consistently. In town, I get between 45 and 50 mpg.
I thought highlander hybrid requires premium unleaded fuel? Please confirm
No the Hybrid comes with a 4 cylinder doesn’t need Premium
I am reading the fuel tank in the Highlander is not correct. Toyota actually has a smaller gas tank and the Highlander cannot go the range as advertised. Have you witnessed this with your testing?
Wait... By ur calculations you said you would get over a 1000km with a full fuel tank.
But the highlander's system says your fuel range is only 600ish kilometers with a full tank.
How does that make sense
The fuel range shown at the start of the video is based on the fuel economy of the person who drove before me. Perhaps they didn't have it on ECO mode or were heavy-footed.
I always wonder the difference between lexus nx 4 cylinder turbo vs highlander v6.. is there much difference mpg?
We haven't performed a fuel economy test on the Lexus NX as of yet, but the NX might certainly be more fuel efficient because of its size and smaller engine.
Pretty sure running the AC in Toyota Hybrids does not effect MPG like other cars. Toyota uses a completely different air conditioning system. Just saying
Pretty sure it does. Stay in skool kid.
Different ac lmao
Pay no attention to the ignorant remarks, your comment is valid. Many people don't realize there is a huge difference between an electric ac compressor and a mechanical driver ac compressor. Also, some units default to recirculate in ECO mode. So yes, "running the AC in Toyota Hybrids does not affect MPG like other cars." Well said.
How is the ac of hybrid and non hybrid?@@tmo4330
My 2021 HH Limited gives only 30.5 on highways with cruise turned on. I wonder to see that you said 40 mpg in the video. Really?
Real world you will not get 40mpg.
I have the HH Platinum and have never fallen below 36 mpg per tank of gas. I've had it for one year. In summer I've gotten as high as 41.6 on a tank in summer weather. I kinda play hyper-mile-ing and watch my mileage scores. I also live in hilly country with only one stop light in the whole county.
@@geraldmoore6257 In summer weather, I started to see 35 sometimes. I never thought heating has so much impact on the mileage or maybe I never paid attention. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@@geraldmoore6257 what did your fuel range show?
@@ak4explores Cold weather affects mileage since the motor MUST run to generate heat.
I wonder how this vehicle holds up.
Funny everytime I fill up the most range is 457miles. They have a known issue with the tank not filling up all the way
It’s actually not a issue with being able to fill up all the way. I have been working with Toyota since I purchase my Highlander. The low fuel indicator and driving range is incorrect.
I’m having the same issue. My wife is questioning the gas mileage on this and we don’t know what to do.
@@trademarkpennsylvania5565 I drive my vehicle for 125-150 once the fuel indicator light comes on and still pump 15.5-16 gallons of fuel. My fellow fuel indicator light comes on when I have 5-6 gallons of fuel
@@farmerscoffee so when the fuel light comes on theirs about 5-6 gallons left right? I have a 2020 Highlander hybrid and get about 28 mpg combined with my heavy foot. The range also is quite disappointing, do u know why Toyota might’ve made it this way? Like why does the light come on so early
I wish it was still $2.50/gal in the US...
$5.00 LGB!
4.5 USD unleaded in California here.
$1.72 per liter in Vancouver...
At Costco in Orange County, regular unleaded is about $3.89USD
Soon it will be $6. Thank Great Grandpa Biden later.
@@leojac6359 My daughter lives in Chez Republic. Gas is over $8.00 per gallon there after you do the liter/crown gallon/dollar conversion.
Show us what the feul gaige shows after the fill up
Can you please advise regarding your drive mood (Economy, Normal, or Sport) during this test?
it's amazing to see this MPG. Mg 2016 Camry Hybrid gets 34MPG
Big jump from the old to new Camrys. My 2023 gets 42 mpg at the pump over and over, with a lot of 70 mph highway cruising.
This car wud save me $150 gas a month👍👍👍 im trading in my rogue which cost me $270 a month on gas👎👎👎
Nice video very helpful. But, after researching the fuel tank in the U.S it's 17.1tank and 17.9 tank size. Please, Inform your viewers of this difference in U.S compares to Canada!! 💯👍Still Love All your videos. Very educational!!
Wow you poor guys pay over $5.00 a gallon
17km/l actual tested
How much mpg you clown
Could you do fuel test on prius prime please
Fuel tank real 54l
Was this car you drove FWD or AWD?
Our test vehicle was an All-Wheel Drive model.
I wish the gas price was 1.269 per liter, lol currently / last time I filled up $1.79.9/liter. geez. I want the plug in hybrid model. Pretty good fuel economy for the Highlander hybrid. Thanks for doing the math for us. How do you find the ride? Are the seats, driver and passanger comfortable for longer road trips. From Toronto, thanks again!
Are they coming out with a Highlandet Prime?
no@@patriotcanuck6485
I want a plug in hybrid also! Gas prices are very unstable.
My brand new XLE gets 20 mpg (11.7 l/100 km).
Eco mode all the time, very gentle on gas pedal. What the….?!
Highly disappointed.
Is it hybrid ?
@@Truthh4040 Correction - that was the initial numbers. Second gas tank - 35-36 mpg. This is really great.
The only 2 complains - terrible driver seat for shorter people (5-4” or 164 cm), and the visor. The visor does not protect from the son when driving west at evening.
The seat does not adjust properly. The front of seat stops traveling up while the center continues. So no mor thigh support. Kind of sliding down from the seat. The worst seat of all vehicles I have ever owned. Makes me want to sell it.
@@JDrwal2 oh okay - yes the seat part I could understand does need to go higher for abit shorter drives a bit hybrid gas efficient other wise no complain ?
@@Truthh4040 Not really. No other complains, but the seat itself is deal breaker.
When I test drove it, I thought I did not know how to adjust it.
But now I know - it cannot!
It is also too short. The seat should be an inch longer to better support you thighs. My wife has the same complain as a passenger.
I am serious - I had my Highlander for just two months and I want to sell it. Mainly because of the seats.
Oh… -There is one more. This tiny 2.5L four cylinder engine is LOUD!
Every time I touch the gas pedal it revs up a lot and makes lots of noise.
Does not natter if it is in Eco mode or Normal driving mode.
I drive very gently.
The engine is much much louder than the truck I had before. The truck had 5.6L V8.
Come on! An over 50 thousand dollar SUV with a loud engine? Really?
I should barely hear that engine.
Overall I am disappointed with that Highlander. But the gas milage is really good. I must admit it.
@@JDrwal2 ya I hear you there well if you in Toronto ontario I would buy ur hybrid off you 😁
I have a 2022 Highlander Hybrid awd. I am unable to fill up more than 14.2 gallons of fuel. The fuel tank is 17.1 gallons. I'm getting about 33 mpg. My range is limited to about 470 when it should be closer to 565. Happy about the mpg, very disappointed about the range deficiency. I was told the fuel tank design is at fault. Does anyone else have this problem?
I have 2020 Highlander hybrid and I have the same problem.
How many gallons is the reserve?
I see almost exactly what you are seeing with regards to the range, mpg, and tank capacity. Does the hybrid battery actually necessitate that the fuel tank is smaller to provide the necessary space? I thought I remember reading something along these lines in Car and Driver on previous model year of this vehicle. All the literature I can find both from Toyota and on the web, state a 17+ gallon fuel tank capacity. With an estimated range of 2 miles remaining, the most I have ever been able to squeeze in is 14.4 gallons. Inquiring minds want to know.
@@patriotcanuck6485 please read the owners manual. 😊
@@fcnghkkc1 I don't have that vehicle to read the owners manual.
Could you do a review on the Hyundai Santa Fe?
That is a great video. So he got 39.5567 mpg on eco mode. That means that you would get 712 miles on a full tank of gas and at the current cost of $3 per gallon, that would cost $54 to fill up a full tank of gas; therefore, it would be a cost of 7.584 cents per mile. That is very impressive.
Remember: that this is optimum conditions meaning, he is running it with no A/C or Heater and he is running in EcoMode.
What also should be factored in is that you should change out the battery of the hybrid every 80k miles. If the battery costs $3000, (which no one knows what this costs since it is Toyota only part and hardly anyone has bought one yet) that would add on 3.75 cents per mile, so that is 11.334 cents per mile. So it basically costs $9067.20 to drive 80,000 miles. How does that compare to the gas counterpart? The highlander (gas only) gets on average 23.6 mpg. The cost of that vehicle to drive 80000 miles is $10169.49. So over an 80,000-mile span, driving the hybrid over the gas-only vehicle will save you approximately $1102 in gas + maintenance over the span of time that it takes to reach 80,000 miles. If that is 5 years (16000 miles per year), it is going to save you $18.36 a month.
The cost of the lowest price highlander hybrid is $39055. The same package as a gas model costs $37605. That is a $1450 difference in cost. So if you drive less than 16,000 miles a year, it is $348 more expensive to drive a hybrid over the cost of the same vehicle powered by gas for 5 years. It is just shiting the costs around so that it is more difficult to actually see that you are really not saving any money by driving a hybrid. So what would be the break-even point? I am estimating that it would either be if you drive 21,000 miles a year or if gas gets to $3.25 per gallon and it would have to sustain that price for 5 years. So I still think that I would rather pay less for the vehicle, not have to worry about the big expense for the battery at 80,000 miles, and have more power and everything else that a gas-only car would provide than the hybrid product that costs more in every other way other than the price at the pump.
So in short,, this hybrid thing is for Californians and those rich, cruchy liberals who are trying to save the planet, and not for anyone else.
A hybrid battery has a lifespan of at least 300.000 miles.
You nitwit
@@rajamoffin post some data on that fact.
Regardless if it lasts from 80k miles or 150k miles, the cost is relatively the same. It’s about $3000 to replace and it must be bought from the dealership and installed by a technician.
Here is what I found on auto trader
Whether you’re planning to buy a used hybrid or you already own one, you’ll need to give some thought to the hybrid battery. That’s because the battery in a hybrid vehicle isn’t like the one in a traditional car, and it can’t be replaced for $75 at the local auto parts store.
Instead, a failed hybrid car battery can cost thousands of dollars to replace, and that can be a big deal to a shopper who bought a hybrid to save money. But before you get too worried, we’ve provided some tips on when to expect the battery to fail and ways to avoid a huge bill. Find a used hybrid car for sale near you
When Will It Fail?
This is the most important question posed by hybrid owners and drivers considering a used hybrid. Unfortunately, answering it isn’t easy - largely because each case seems to be different. Some drivers experience failure at 70,000 miles, while others can make it to 200,000 miles without issue.
In our experience, hybrid batteries start to become a risk when they’re 10 to 15 years old and they’ve covered 120,000 to 150,000 miles. Yes, some owners will do a lot better than that. There are reports of batteries lasting well into the 200,000-mile range. But we wouldn’t suggest counting on those reports as the norm, especially if you’re considering a used hybrid and you’re on a budget.
diesel or gasoline?
turbodiesel
Gasoline hybrid
1.269 For premium unleaded? Wow Canada is quite cheap!
Edit: so can you use regular unleaded in highlander? In Au kluger asks for premium .
Hi Khan, yes our test Highlander Hybrid has a 2.5-liter engine that takes regular-grade fuel.
@@FuelEconomyTest i see that. Its strange Australian klugers would ask for premium
@@KBWarrioR2018 Premium in Australia is probably Canada's regular gas.
@@DMaster27 not really afaik. 87 of CA is 91 here. I dont understand the reason why it has to be 95. I have emailed toyota see what they say.
Premium is quite expensive 1.6aud here. Makes buying the hybrid moot. Rather go with cheaper v6
72$ fill up with 4$ a gallon