@@aluisious If I told you what mpg I get from my Honda Pilot, you wouldn't believe me. Let's just say it is WAY over the manufacturer's estimates. It shuts down 3 cylinders when extra power is not needed. These speed demons that think they have to go 75-85 mph on the interstate will NEVER even come close to 35MPG. No telling what a good driver in a warm state could get with a hybrid.
So much of gas mileage is knowing how to get the most out of the system. My 2021 XLE Highlander averages 40 mpg in 50 degrees or warmer. In temps below freezing, it drops down to 30 mpg. 10 below or colder, you don’t care about mpg, just that it works! When I drive, I get up to speed and then let up on the gas a bit, you can see your mpg ramps up while you keep your speed. This is much like a ICE car being allowed to get into overdrive and locking the torque converter. Also, I take my foot off the gas coming into a red light and when needed, I apply the brake gently allowing the regenerative breaking to charge the battery. My wife drives the hybrid more like a regular car and ends up with 32 mpg most of the time. I know better than to try more than once to “educate” her.
Your calculation is wrong. I have a 2021Highlander Platinum Hybrid and after 15,000 miles, my hand calculated MPG is about 35. This is in the ball park of the car calculated MPG. You should never share the mpg after only 100 miles of driving. Bad review.
Nice video with useful information. Re the mileage; according to Toyota, this car has a 17.1 gallon tank. It stands to reason that as the fuel is spent. the weight of the car decreases, and the average mileage increases. You spent 3.75 gallons, so most of your driving was done at the car's heaviest. A gallon of gas weighs 6 lbs. 17 gallons of gas weighs 102 pounds. By the time you get down to 5 gallons (30 lbs) you have about 1/3 of the weight. I bet the average mpg would be higher if you drove it from full to reserve.
It would be slightly better, but in a 4,000 lb vehicle, I wouldn't expect 100 lbs to affect things by much. I don't expect MPG to drop by a large margin for every passenger you add.
My 2020 Highlander Hybrid Platinum (AWD) overall average is 28.2mpg, it is below the figures claimed by Toyota but I am still happy compared with my 2014 Honda Odyssey.
I have the same but 2021… I get 31.7mpg average. I think the reduced gas mileage is because of the bigger rims, but I could be totally wrong. I know with electric cars they state a reduction in driving range with bigger rims, so I imagine that must apply to all vehicles.
@@tommaj5657 If the rims affect the mpg, then it should be stated. Tesla gives 2 ranges on their vehicles depending on which rims you select. I've seen other manufacturers state different MPG between trims due to weight and wheel changes. And a 1-2" bigger rim shouldn't cause a >10% drop in mpg.
Eco does barely anything for a hybrid car. All it does it make the gas pedal slow to add power, and cut the AC and heating power. Hybrids are efficient during acceleration and get back regen power, so the slow pedal response does little. I have tested my Camry hybrid in Eco and Normal and the difference can't be picked out from variations in traffic and temperature.@@lordhriley
@@aluisious Yep I find this as well in my '23 Camry XLE Hybrid so I just leave it in Normal Drive Mode. Even in stop and go traffic because EV will stay on regardless of the drive mode.
@@everythingallin4905 Are you always in a hurry? My SE Camry first 2 tanks got 46 mpg. Driving around town taking it easy in 1 hr and 32 minutes pulled 68 !
I get 33.5 with the air cond on. With the air off, I get closer to 38 mpg. I have 2021 highlander hybrid xle. Only problem is it never takes more than 14gallons to fill up even on empty. I thought it had a 17gallon tank.
The gas tank issue is so annoying. Usually after the pump stops the first time I remove the nozzle from the tank, give the tank five seconds and reinsert the nozzle to top off. Sometimes I’ll get another 3 gallons before the pump kicks off again. I think it’s just a pressure issue. Not to be confused with intentionally topping off your tank by overriding the auto shut off at the pump which can lead to serious problems.
Toyota put out a Technical Service Bulletin on this issue. Depending on when your Highlander was manufactured, Toyota may replace the fuel tank under warranty to correct the problem. I have a 2021 that had the same issue and pointed out the TSB to my dealer, who then did the replacement,
@@kenfrajit1463 did the replacement solve the issue? Right now my tank barely go past 13 and 14 gallons on a good day. My range is around 430 miles with about 32.5mpg average. This is really below my expectations from Toyota. I have 2020 highlander hybrid platinum.
@@lphan100 Yes, the replacement tank solved the issue tommaj5657 described. Now when the fuel gauge hits "E" on my 17.1 gal capacity tank I can add 13-14 gallons to fill it without issues. I'm averaging ~34.5 mpg and it will show a range of approx 525 miles when filled. I figure I have another 100 or so miles beyond that due to the 3-4 gallons of reserve when the gauge hits "E".
@@phsx2890 I do not drive 70 on the interstate unless I have to keep up with traffic. I try to drive 55-60 if there is little or no traffic. Keep tires pumped up 4 more lbs than most (but still within manufacture's guidelines). I try to look ahead well before reaching lights and stop signs. Coast to them, not wait to apply brakes heavily. Only use air-conditioner when needed, it uses up a lot of gas.
You can’t do a mpg test with 100 miles. I find my average mpg for a 2021 Highlander Hybrid XLE is 37. It drops in the Winter and rises in the Summer. The mpg reading in the car is very close to my actual results. Usually within one mpg.
What I want to know is what mpg can you get when you have to climb a lot of hills? Lots of hills in my town and I live on top of a pretty steep hill that I have to drive to get home (about 1/4 mile up, maybe a little less)
Maybe your gas station is ripping you off which is not unheard of. My highlander hybrid consistently gets 38-39 mpg indicated and 1-2 mpg less calculated. Most gas pumps are calibrated to deliver exactly 10 gal. If you purchase more or less than that, many unscrupulous gas stations take advantage with the right software in their pumps.
You're absolutely wrong. I drive a sienna hybrid and when I calculate by hand it's always within 1mpg when I get gas. I even have video of me getting gas and comparing it to the actual mpg that's displayed. No way you got 27.6. The tank wasn't full when u got gas before hand then. If I drive like a maniac in sport mode I can't get below 30mpg as shown and I usually get around 38 or higher avg even 44-45 if I drive very easy. I've calculated by hand around 42.6 mpg when it said I was getting 43.8 mpg. Very close...
Listen to my explanation at the end. I'm not claiming my results are accurate, but it's what I experienced in a short 100 mile drive. If you watch the video carefully, you'll learn I topped off the tank before I started. If you look at Fuelly, there are a group of people getting 26-28MPG.
@@revmatchtv but I'm talking about based on the mpg estimate being that far off. That's what I'm commenting on. You don't know what they're display said when they got 26-28 or how they were driving. Maybe they were using the ac alot and idling alot during lunchtime with the ac on . I've does some pure city driving and I get 28-40mpg if I'm pushing it hard it's around 30. I've gotten 40 in the same stretch. I have 70k miles on my sienna hybrid so I can easily show all my receipts. I drive 320 miles every 2 days usually the same exact routes but some tanks I push it hard hitting 100+ usually atkeast briefly on every tank.
It also depends on how that person drives their vehicle as well. When my wife drives my '23 Camry Hybrid XLE fuel consumption increases lol. She doesn't know how to feather the throttle at certain times to activate EV more often. If someone wants to increase their mpg they have to change their driving habits
the question is the quality of image and visibility for that rear view camera. I have used rearview cameras on my older cars and they are great makes visibility so much better as chairs, heads or other obstructions are not seen.
They've come a long way. I found it quite decent to drive, although it's far from an enthusiast vehicle. I think this hits the mark for anyone who's considering this.
This is false. I am blessed by God to have a 2021 Highlander XLE Hybrid and I have had it for more than a year now. The dashboard typically says 42MPG but in reality I get 39MPG (mixed) and I drive more around 1,500 miles a month. Which is still impressive.
MATE, seriously??!!?....If you think trip computer is 10miles off....IDK what to tell you. Just go back, do that simple math again because everyone else report very close to 38mpg average
2 more clicks could get you about an extra gallon of gas, which would mean subtract a gallon from your calculation = 37.9 mpg, so the dash is right. I've driven mine almost 14,000 miles without changing anything and it is averaging 40.9 mpg. Furthest I've dared to go is about 680 miles on a tank of gas.
What a clickbait article. Claimed realworld MPG test, but hardly did any useful testing, instead keep talking about the car, not really about the topic. Did not even bother to test in City and Highway. Waste of time.
@@revmatchtv not the hybrid,,,,what I'm saying is mine is less then what the sticker says. 19mpg average,,,not 20 to 27. But that's in eco,,,if I drive in normal with no eco it's 16 to 19 and sport is even less. I spend 47 out the door. Should got the hybrid.....I'm not happy
$47K for a well appointed midsize SUV with one of the best in class MPG and undeniable reliability? What world you living in where you can get something better than that for less than $47K? U thinking a KIA or Hyundai? Go ahead and get one of those of the lot right now. There is a ridiculous waiting list for a Highlander hybrid for a reason.
Before you buy this hybrid do your homework. Watch you tube video of Toyota mechanic from Chicago. Very informative. He has instructions using a pulse and glide method of driving. I’ve been using method for 1 year on my bronze edition and am getting 43.2 mph with air on. I love mine. Color cement is really nice. Comfortable interior. Nice ride.
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A lot depends on how you drive. We have a 2019 rav4 hybrid. Wife gets about 33mpg, I get about 40.
True, I have a 2023 RAV4 XLE AWD non-hybrid, my mpg is 30-40 combined
The only way you're getting 40 mpg in a crossover is driving around at 40 mph.
@@aluisious it’s a hybrid, driving around town. So, you are right. Just bought a new Grand Highlander hybrid. And the same is true for it.
@@aluisious If I told you what mpg I get from my Honda Pilot, you wouldn't believe me. Let's just say it is WAY over the manufacturer's estimates. It shuts down 3 cylinders when extra power is not needed. These speed demons that think they have to go 75-85 mph on the interstate will NEVER even come close to 35MPG. No telling what a good driver in a warm state could get with a hybrid.
I have this suv. Its a excellent vehicle. So quiet to drive even next to a big rig 18 wheeler. The wheels are excellent grip. Thumbs up for mommy car.
Thinking of buying a Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Right now I drive a 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T so 27.6mpg sounds great to me! :)
You'll probably do better than I did! Overall it's a pretty nice vehicle.
34-38MPG on my 23 Highlander Hybrid
So much of gas mileage is knowing how to get the most out of the system. My 2021 XLE Highlander averages 40 mpg in 50 degrees or warmer. In temps below freezing, it drops down to 30 mpg. 10 below or colder, you don’t care about mpg, just that it works! When I drive, I get up to speed and then let up on the gas a bit, you can see your mpg ramps up while you keep your speed. This is much like a ICE car being allowed to get into overdrive and locking the torque converter. Also, I take my foot off the gas coming into a red light and when needed, I apply the brake gently allowing the regenerative breaking to charge the battery. My wife drives the hybrid more like a regular car and ends up with 32 mpg most of the time. I know better than to try more than once to “educate” her.
Your calculation is wrong. I have a 2021Highlander Platinum Hybrid and after 15,000 miles, my hand calculated MPG is about 35. This is in the ball park of the car calculated MPG. You should never share the mpg after only 100 miles of driving. Bad review.
I also have a 2021 Platinum hybrid AWD. After c. 20k miles the average MPG is c. 30. Driving in cold weather does hurt fuel economy big time…
Nice video with useful information. Re the mileage; according to Toyota, this car has a 17.1 gallon tank. It stands to reason that as the fuel is spent. the weight of the car decreases, and the average mileage increases. You spent 3.75 gallons, so most of your driving was done at the car's heaviest. A gallon of gas weighs 6 lbs. 17 gallons of gas weighs 102 pounds. By the time you get down to 5 gallons (30 lbs) you have about 1/3 of the weight. I bet the average mpg would be higher if you drove it from full to reserve.
It would be slightly better, but in a 4,000 lb vehicle, I wouldn't expect 100 lbs to affect things by much. I don't expect MPG to drop by a large margin for every passenger you add.
My 2020 Highlander Hybrid Platinum (AWD) overall average is 28.2mpg, it is below the figures claimed by Toyota but I am still happy compared with my 2014 Honda Odyssey.
I have the same but 2021… I get 31.7mpg average. I think the reduced gas mileage is because of the bigger rims, but I could be totally wrong. I know with electric cars they state a reduction in driving range with bigger rims, so I imagine that must apply to all vehicles.
Yes but what do u all have the drive mode set to. If it's not eco then u probably aren't getting the best mileage.
@@tommaj5657 If the rims affect the mpg, then it should be stated. Tesla gives 2 ranges on their vehicles depending on which rims you select. I've seen other manufacturers state different MPG between trims due to weight and wheel changes. And a 1-2" bigger rim shouldn't cause a >10% drop in mpg.
Eco does barely anything for a hybrid car. All it does it make the gas pedal slow to add power, and cut the AC and heating power. Hybrids are efficient during acceleration and get back regen power, so the slow pedal response does little. I have tested my Camry hybrid in Eco and Normal and the difference can't be picked out from variations in traffic and temperature.@@lordhriley
@@aluisious Yep I find this as well in my '23 Camry XLE Hybrid so I just leave it in Normal Drive Mode. Even in stop and go traffic because EV will stay on regardless of the drive mode.
On papers toyota camry hybrid xle is 40mpg, in real life it is 45-52mpg.
If u drive like a granny
@@everythingallin4905 Are you always in a hurry? My SE Camry first 2 tanks got 46 mpg. Driving around town taking it easy in 1 hr and 32 minutes pulled 68 !
What is a rubberbanding? I have a 2022 RAV4 hybrid which drives excellent
My Camry hybrid keeps claiming I am getting 50 mpg+ but at the pump I get 42 mpg over and over.
42 isn't bad. Trip computers are often pretty inaccurate.
Did you checked the tires pressure? That’s very important, don’t trust trust the tpms.
I get 33.5 with the air cond on. With the air off, I get closer to 38 mpg. I have 2021 highlander hybrid xle. Only problem is it never takes more than 14gallons to fill up even on empty. I thought it had a 17gallon tank.
The gas tank issue is so annoying. Usually after the pump stops the first time I remove the nozzle from the tank, give the tank five seconds and reinsert the nozzle to top off. Sometimes I’ll get another 3 gallons before the pump kicks off again. I think it’s just a pressure issue.
Not to be confused with intentionally topping off your tank by overriding the auto shut off at the pump which can lead to serious problems.
Toyota put out a Technical Service Bulletin on this issue. Depending on when your Highlander was manufactured, Toyota may replace the fuel tank under warranty to correct the problem. I have a 2021 that had the same issue and pointed out the TSB to my dealer, who then did the replacement,
@@kenfrajit1463 Thanks. Haven't heard anything about it. Will check it out.
@@kenfrajit1463 did the replacement solve the issue? Right now my tank barely go past 13 and 14 gallons on a good day. My range is around 430 miles with about 32.5mpg average. This is really below my expectations from Toyota. I have 2020 highlander hybrid platinum.
@@lphan100 Yes, the replacement tank solved the issue tommaj5657 described. Now when the fuel gauge hits "E" on my 17.1 gal capacity tank I can add 13-14 gallons to fill it without issues. I'm averaging ~34.5 mpg and it will show a range of approx 525 miles when filled. I figure I have another 100 or so miles beyond that due to the 3-4 gallons of reserve when the gauge hits "E".
I ALWAYS get over the manufactures estimated mpg. It is all about your driving skills and habits.
How? Mine is about 29-30. 75 pre more percent highway, usually no traffic . 2 new tires
@@phsx2890 I do not drive 70 on the interstate unless I have to keep up with traffic. I try to drive 55-60 if there is little or no traffic. Keep tires pumped up 4 more lbs than most (but still within manufacture's guidelines). I try to look ahead well before reaching lights and stop signs. Coast to them, not wait to apply brakes heavily. Only use air-conditioner when needed, it uses up a lot of gas.
I'm getting 30 all the time in my 22 highlander hybrid platinum. Great car kinda loud
You can’t do a mpg test with 100 miles. I find my average mpg for a 2021 Highlander Hybrid XLE is 37. It drops in the Winter and rises in the Summer. The mpg reading in the car is very close to my actual results. Usually within one mpg.
I owned a diesel truck, and I actually kept a book the whole time I owned it. You need to see your mpg over a long period of time.
This is the most reliable suv rated on the market. This guy drives broken cars. Not Toyota.
Wife gets 35-36 over 20k miles in her 2022
What I want to know is what mpg can you get when you have to climb a lot of hills? Lots of hills in my town and I live on top of a pretty steep hill that I have to drive to get home (about 1/4 mile up, maybe a little less)
I would expect the mpg to be somewhat worse than the EPA rating is my guess if you drive mostly in town.
You would be surprised, because you may be driving with the gas engine off all the time
It's not going to be off "all the time." The gas is the only power source of the car.@@jonkrispeterson6678
Maybe your gas station is ripping you off which is not unheard of. My highlander hybrid consistently gets 38-39 mpg indicated and 1-2 mpg less calculated. Most gas pumps are calibrated to deliver exactly 10 gal. If you purchase more or less than that, many unscrupulous gas stations take advantage with the right software in their pumps.
You're absolutely wrong. I drive a sienna hybrid and when I calculate by hand it's always within 1mpg when I get gas. I even have video of me getting gas and comparing it to the actual mpg that's displayed. No way you got 27.6. The tank wasn't full when u got gas before hand then. If I drive like a maniac in sport mode I can't get below 30mpg as shown and I usually get around 38 or higher avg even 44-45 if I drive very easy. I've calculated by hand around 42.6 mpg when it said I was getting 43.8 mpg. Very close...
Listen to my explanation at the end. I'm not claiming my results are accurate, but it's what I experienced in a short 100 mile drive. If you watch the video carefully, you'll learn I topped off the tank before I started. If you look at Fuelly, there are a group of people getting 26-28MPG.
@@revmatchtv but I'm talking about based on the mpg estimate being that far off. That's what I'm commenting on. You don't know what they're display said when they got 26-28 or how they were driving. Maybe they were using the ac alot and idling alot during lunchtime with the ac on . I've does some pure city driving and I get 28-40mpg if I'm pushing it hard it's around 30. I've gotten 40 in the same stretch. I have 70k miles on my sienna hybrid so I can easily show all my receipts. I drive 320 miles every 2 days usually the same exact routes but some tanks I push it hard hitting 100+ usually atkeast briefly on every tank.
It also depends on how that person drives their vehicle as well. When my wife drives my '23 Camry Hybrid XLE fuel consumption increases lol. She doesn't know how to feather the throttle at certain times to activate EV more often. If someone wants to increase their mpg they have to change their driving habits
the question is the quality of image and visibility for that rear view camera. I have used rearview cameras on my older cars and they are great makes visibility so much better as chairs, heads or other obstructions are not seen.
I'm happy that cameras are now mandatory. It's SO much better than in the past.
The fuel tanks are hard to fully fill in hybrid. You can’t rely on when the nozzle cuts back.
What? NO Rubber Band effect from the eCVT transmission!!! It's not a CVT in the standard sense, no rubber-banding...
They've come a long way. I found it quite decent to drive, although it's far from an enthusiast vehicle. I think this hits the mark for anyone who's considering this.
I get between 47 mpg to 32 mpg
Can I get this color in another trim level
I think so. The color is cement. Check the Toyota website.
If you want power 3rd row seat you can get platinum trim level.
We have a 2010 Prius and only once ever using it did it achieve 50 mpg as said by Toyota. It gets around 30 mpg
MY gets almost always above 47, often 53 mpg.
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This is false. I am blessed by God to have a 2021 Highlander XLE Hybrid and I have had it for more than a year now. The dashboard typically says 42MPG but in reality I get 39MPG (mixed) and I drive more around 1,500 miles a month. Which is still impressive.
MATE, seriously??!!?....If you think trip computer is 10miles off....IDK what to tell you. Just go back, do that simple math again because everyone else report very close to 38mpg average
It's a Toyota press vehicle. I don't own it.
2 more clicks could get you about an extra gallon of gas, which would mean subtract a gallon from your calculation = 37.9 mpg, so the dash is right. I've driven mine almost 14,000 miles without changing anything and it is averaging 40.9 mpg. Furthest I've dared to go is about 680 miles on a tank of gas.
2 clicks at the end of the trip would have ADDED gas, meaning my calculated MPG would have been worse.
Better than RAV4 hybrid🤔
What a clickbait article. Claimed realworld MPG test, but hardly did any useful testing, instead keep talking about the car, not really about the topic. Did not even bother to test in City and Highway. Waste of time.
Agree.
My 2022 xle only gets 16 in normal mode on back roads, 20 in eco mode, 24 to 29 on the highway at 65
Although my xle is a 43 hundred pound car with all wheel drive....so...I think it needs more bottom end. It's got GREAT top end power tho!
Not the Hybrid, right?
@@revmatchtv not the hybrid,,,,what I'm saying is mine is less then what the sticker says. 19mpg average,,,not 20 to 27. But that's in eco,,,if I drive in normal with no eco it's 16 to 19 and sport is even less. I spend 47 out the door. Should got the hybrid.....I'm not happy
@@jasonruch3529Gotcha
My Honda Pilot gets 19 mpg in the city and 25mpg@85mph 27/28mpg@65mph
Maybe they were using UK gallons
This mpg is a lie. You didn’t drive it ev mode.
There is no EV mode.
There is EV mode right? That’s the hybrid part
Guy had issues with Toyota
47k? People sure do pay good money for a glorified lifted hatchback with poor mpg.
That's a very median price for a new vehicle in 2022.
$47K for a well appointed midsize SUV with one of the best in class MPG and undeniable reliability? What world you living in where you can get something better than that for less than $47K? U thinking a KIA or Hyundai? Go ahead and get one of those of the lot right now. There is a ridiculous waiting list for a Highlander hybrid for a reason.
Before you buy this hybrid do your homework. Watch you tube video of Toyota mechanic from Chicago. Very informative. He has instructions using a pulse and glide method of driving. I’ve been using method for 1 year on my bronze edition and am getting 43.2 mph with air on. I love mine. Color cement is really nice. Comfortable interior. Nice ride.