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2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Toyota’s Highlander Hybrid for 2009 remains essentially unchanged from the popular and radically redesigned ’08 version. Like its conventionally powered siblings, the '09 Highlander Hybrid can claim a less-than-drastic headlight redesign as its only significant styling difference from the ’08.
But why mess with a good thing? The ’09 Highlander Hybrid retains its 3.3-liter, DOHC, 24-valve V6. When used in its primary mode, this engine puts out a respectable 209 hp. Combine this with electric motors driving the front and rear wheels, in addition to what Toyota calls its “electrically controlled continuously variable transmission” (ECCVT), and you’ve just added another 61 hp, equaling that of the gasoline-powered Highlander. Because one electric motor drives the front wheels and the second motor the rear wheels, the Highlander Hybrid is offered only with all-wheel drive.
The Highlander Hybrid’s fuel-economy ratings remain at an EPA estimated 27/25 mpg city/hwy, though some drivers claim over 30 mpg on average. Very good numbers, indeed, for a crossover SUV.
The engineering that went into the Highlander Hybrid is based on the gas-electric propulsion technology originally developed by Toyota for the wildly popular Prius. The Prius, however, is generally considered underpowered by conventional standards; after all, being “green” does have its price. Not so with the Highlander Hybrid. Being a much larger, family-oriented vehicle, it demands a larger powerplant. Thus, the dual electric drive motors – plus a third electric motor that serves as a generator and engine starter – and the ECCVT provide the power to move the Highlander Hybrid from the stoplight to the passing lane smoothly and with alacrity.
Many reviewers found the transition from gas to electric, and vice versa, to be quite smooth, even “flawless” in the Highlander Hybrid. Acceleration from electric power (EV) to gas is described as “brisk,” but one reviewer complained of “torque-steering” and “jumpiness.” The Econ mode is designed to alleviate some of this “jumpiness” when used properly.
Do not, in any case, try to take the Highlander Hybrid off road. Gas-electric technology has never been known to take much of a pounding. The major reason, apparently, that the '09 Highlander Hybrid is offered only in Base and Limited trims is the company's belief that a Sport trim hybrid might lead to false expectations.
Though well-equipped in its Base trim, the Highlander Hybrid's Limited trim offers JBL Premium Audio with both Sirius and XM satellite radio programming and a nav system as standard equipment. The Limited also boasts 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, roof rails, leather seating, and chrome accents.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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by Adeniji A
Mar 08, 2022
Very efficient car, comfortable to sit in and drive all day, power features are great!!Mar 08, 2022
by Hollie A
Mar 21, 2021
Car has High miles, dents and bad tires. Mar 21, 2021
by alex t
Aug 27, 2020
Loved the car but wish it had a third row seatAug 27, 2020
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by Adeniji A
Mar 08, 2022
Very efficient car, comfortable to sit in and drive all day, power features are great!!Mar 08, 2022
by Hollie A
Mar 21, 2021
Car has High miles, dents and bad tires. Mar 21, 2021
by alex t
Aug 27, 2020
Loved the car but wish it had a third row seatAug 27, 2020
by k c
Aug 12, 2014
I've loved having this car and wondering if I should really make the switch or not...I want a Jeep but this car has the best features and my daughter and I love it. I have had 3 SUV's and this one by far has the best space.Aug 12, 2014
by Anonymous
Jul 18, 2014
The car is excellent for a growing family. There is plenty of room for everyone. The only thing I would suggest would be adding a cargo rack on the back or something in that nature because when all the seats are full there isn't much cargo area left. Jul 18, 2014
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Power locks on 2009 Toyota Highlander hybrid
Hoping someone can help with this. Yesterday I noticed that when I locked my doors with the remote on my 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid that the rear drivers side didn't lock. Didn't think much of it, but went to lock the doors with remote again today and now only the rear passenger seat worked. No noise even. I thought maybe the remote battery was needing to be replaced so tried to use the power lock switch on the drivers door to lock all the doors, but again nothing happened. Stopped at our Toyota dealer on the way home and paid $113.40 to be told that 3 of the actuators are shorted and will cost me almost $1900.00 to have them replaced. From the online sites I've read, it seems highly unlikely that I would have all 3 motors go out at the same time. There also was no buzzing sound or noise before they stopped working. We've checked the fuse and replaced the battery in the remote. Has anyone else had a similar experience or have any suggestions?? Thanks in advance!
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price for a highlander hybrid battery
I am buying a used Hybrid. I have watched reviews and videos, read comments. I am very impressed, now have purchased a Hybrid. Now I am just wondering, what will it cost when ever/if ever the battery of the hybrid need replaced. I haved heard those are expinsive. What pice range are we talking? How long do they last please??
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2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Pricing
Original MSRP
$34,700 to $41,020Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
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 · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM 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
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: 4 · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual 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: grey · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: foldable · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · 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: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Anti-theft alarm system: with engine immobilizer
Spare Tire
Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Steering
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
Type: bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 6
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Tinted: windshield
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 · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 4 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: 9
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 cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: 4 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
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 · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · 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: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Anti-theft alarm system: with engine immobilizer
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Steering
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): rear
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
Spare tire size: full-size matching
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Tinted: windshield