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Toyota Chooses June for the Official Launch Date of its Important Highlander Hybrid SUV

Do you want a fuel conscious, clean burning gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle, but the reality of kids and an active lifestyle mean that a midsize sport utility is more ideal than the compact models now available?

Youre hardly alone, which is why Toyotas Lexus division is in the process of launching its new RX 400h SUV, featuring a gasoline-powered 3.3-liter V6 and a high-torque

Toyota is fitting the Hybrid Synergy Drive system, currently found in the Lexus RX 400h, to the Highlander crossover SUV. (Photo: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.)
electric drive motor-generator drivetrain that results in an overall output of 268-horsepower for the performance of a V8 with the fuel economy of a 4-cylinder compact car.

But not everyone can afford a Lexus, which is why Toyota is fitting the Hybrid Synergy Drive system to the Highlander crossover SUV, which shares its general architecture

The Highlander Hybrid will become Toyotas first 7-occupant HEV when it arrives in June. (Photo: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.)
with the RX.

The Highlander Hybrid will become the automakers first 7-occupant HEV when it arrives in June, joining the Prius 5-door liftback under the Toyota nameplate, and in so doing give Toyota the distinction of the only brand to offer both car and SUV hybrids.

While the Highlander Hybrid will be available with front-wheel drive in base trim, a unique all-wheel drive system incorporates a separate 50 kw electric motor in the rear producing an additional 96 lb-ft of torque on demand.

Look for the Highlander Hybrid to increase Toyotas lead in hybrid-electric vehicles, with more Toyota and Lexus vehicles to follow shortly thereafter.





 
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