2010 Toyota Highlander hybrid
I have a 2010 Toyota Highlander hybrid and the hybrid battery died now how much will a used one cost me? And also is it a good idea? Or better of get a new car? Thank you!!
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2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Thinking green? The 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid provides the versatility of a midsize five- to seven-passenger SUV while running cleaner and more quietly than many gas-powered sub-compact cars. Essentially unchanged from 2009, and delivered in two full-time all-wheel-drive (AWD) trim levels, the Base and the Limited, Toyota’s Highlander Hybrid offers a roomy cabin, 94 cubic feet of cargo space, and a load of standard safety, appearance, and convenience features, as well as the usual options and accessories packages. Fuel economy, of course, is a consideration for any hybrid purchase, but in the case of the Highlander Hybrid, a hefty price tag – some $9,000 over that of its gasoline-only siblings – means a mighty long-term commitment to the vehicle before any serious gas money will be saved.
The heart and mind of the 2010 Highlander Hybrid is a 3.3-liter variable-valve-timed, gasoline-powered V6 engine, along with a set of three electric motors, with one motor driving the front wheels, one driving the back wheels, and one for accessories. Combined, the hybrid system is capable of some 270 hp and 212 lb-ft of torque when under the management of the standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With a regenerative braking system helping to keep its nickel-metal hydride battery charged up, as well as automatic engine stopping and starting and the ability to travel short distances on electric power alone, the Highlander Hybrid offers all the traditional advantages of the two-mode hybrid system. As well, a center-mounted, limited-slip mechanical differential assists with its full-time AWD traction.
The five-passenger 2010 Highlander Hybrid Base features such standard appearance, comfort, and convenience amenities as 17-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, premium cloth upholstery, reclining rear seats, power windows, door locks, and heated outside mirrors, cruise control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, air conditioning, rearview camera display, keyless ignition, simulated wood trim accents, and a single-CD player with six speakers. Options for the Hybrid Base trim include 19-inch alloys, a roof rack, third-row seating, power-adjustable driver’s seat, the Hybrid Tow Package with 3,500 pounds of trailering capacity, automatic dual-zone climate control, a 6-CD changer, satellite radio, universal remote transmitter, power liftgate, and step running boards.
For the seven-passenger Highlander Hybrid Limited trim, additional standard features include many of the Base options, such as 19-inch alloy wheels, power liftgate, 6-CD changer, universal remote, and satellite radio, with unique extras like leather-trimmed upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, and the Smart Key System with push-button ignition also thrown in. Additional options for the Hybrid Limited include DVD navigation, Bluetooth communications technology, rear-seat DVD entertainment, power moonroof, nine-speaker JBL premium audio, and automatic dual-zone climate control.
Generally considered one of the safest SUVs out there, the 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid lineup features standard four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, a post-collision safety system, and hill-start assist with the CVT. A remote anti-theft alarm system is optional for both trims, while the Limited offers standard daytime running lights and CVT-monitored descent control.
Owners of the 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid are rightly impressed with its mileage numbers, but question the high initial outlay. Also drawing the praise of owners are the Highlander Hybrid’s smooth ride, quiet operation, and comfortable seats. However, cramped third-row space and a deficiency of cargo area behind the third-row seats disappoints more than a few owners, as does the poor performance of the available DVD navigation system. Roomy passenger space, remote keyless entry, and the Highlander Hybrid’s standard safety equipment impress many owners, while front and rear visibility issues and tepid exterior styling doesn’t. Versatility, however, is the main reason that many people purchase an SUV, and owners have nothing but praise for this aspect of the Highlander Hybrid.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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by Anonymous
Dec 01, 2023
Es el mejor carro para mi, es económico y espacioso para la familia
Dec 01, 2023
by Madou D
Sep 12, 2023
Too early so far very good, not noisy. Fuel mileage goodSep 12, 2023
by Nathan M
Apr 01, 2022
I was able to find a good car that fit all my specifications through carguru. It is a good value and so far I’m very happy with it.Apr 01, 2022
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by Anonymous
Dec 01, 2023
Es el mejor carro para mi, es económico y espacioso para la familia
Dec 01, 2023
by Madou D
Sep 12, 2023
Too early so far very good, not noisy. Fuel mileage goodSep 12, 2023
by Nathan M
Apr 01, 2022
I was able to find a good car that fit all my specifications through carguru. It is a good value and so far I’m very happy with it.Apr 01, 2022
by Mich S
Nov 05, 2012
My dilemma was AWD minivan or SUV? I wanted a snow car that could seat up to 7 (extended family). I had a 2WD Sequoia - at 19MPG and a 100 RT commute daily, the gas was killing me. This sporty looking car relieved me of the 'soccer mom' look and still gave me all the amenities a family car needs. We added the DVD entertainment system and NAV and you have a great road trip car! Comfortable (unlike the Subaru which was like sitting on wooden boxes) with great visibility (even a back up camera). After market running boards make it a little easier for my 3 year old to get in the car (and grandma, too!).
If you're wondering about power - come drive one. It has 270 effective horsepower and plenty of torque - which equals plenty of get up and go for the mountains or navigating the tricky morning school commute.
We also added the Toyota Care package - so maintenance is prepaid until 11/2016 or 125,000miles - and it's transferable. Mindless, happiness in a car.. we just need room for more people AND cargo - this car can either carry 8 people or 5 people and cargo. Can't do 7-8 people AND cargo... aiyah!
Other cars I considered (remember I wanted AWD and seat 7) were Subaru Tribecca (uncomfortable even at the top of the line model), Mazda CX9 (bad visibility), Toyota Sienna AWD (there's the soccer mom... which I will be), Toyota Sequoia (wow, can you imagine $64k?? and 19 MPG? talk about money pit)Nov 05, 2012
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2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Pricing
Original MSRP
$34,900 to $41,220Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: 6 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: air conditioning · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8 · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.54
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 167 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 123 · Electric Motor Torque: 247 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 209 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5600 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 212 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 3600
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Anti-theft alarm system: with engine immobilizer
Spare Tire
Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Upholstery: cloth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 6
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones · Second and third row rear heat vents
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · IPod auxiliary audio input · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · XM-ready satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: 6 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.54
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 167 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 123 · Electric Motor Torque: 247 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 209 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5600 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 212 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 3600
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rack: with crossbars
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Anti-theft alarm system: with engine immobilizer
Spare Tire
Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front