Toyota 4Runner vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Overview | |
Years produced1984-Present | Years produced2006-Present |
MSRP$41,270 | MSRP$40,620 |
Listings9392 | Listings3170 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryAfter a very long 15 years, we finally got a new Toyota 4Runner with more capabilities, power, comfort, and technology. It's also more efficient thanks to a new hybrid option and more composed on pavement, but it remains a solid all-terrain vehicle to extend your adventures further. Verdict: Toyota doesn't throw out the fomula with its newly redesigned 4Runner. Instead, the 2025 model keeps many of the features shoppers have loved for over a decade, while also adding a more contemporary selection of four-cylinder powertrains. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Highlander Hybrid's popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive EPA fuel economy rating and accessible base price. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals, and only one of them costs less. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh |
MPG City | MPG City36 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 278 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque317 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower278 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh |
MPG City | MPG City36 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space48.4 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4455 lbs | Curb Weight4330 lbs |
Height72.6 in | Height68.1 in |
Length194.9 in | Length194.9 in |
Width78.0 in | Width76.0 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload895 lbs | Maximum Payload1495 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity6000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1984-Present | 2006-Present |
MSRP | $41,270 | $40,620 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 5.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | After a very long 15 years, we finally got a new Toyota 4Runner with more capabilities, power, comfort, and technology. It's also more efficient thanks to a new hybrid option and more composed on pavement, but it remains a solid all-terrain vehicle to extend your adventures further. Verdict: Toyota doesn't throw out the fomula with its newly redesigned 4Runner. Instead, the 2025 model keeps many of the features shoppers have loved for over a decade, while also adding a more contemporary selection of four-cylinder powertrains. | The Highlander Hybrid's popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive EPA fuel economy rating and accessible base price. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals, and only one of them costs less. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 36 | |
MPG Highway | 35 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 278 hp I4 | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 317 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | |
Horsepower | 278 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 36 | |
MPG Highway | 35 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 48.4 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4455 lbs | 4330 lbs |
Height | 72.6 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 194.9 in |
Width | 78.0 in | 76.0 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 895 lbs | 1495 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6000 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6000 lbs | |

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