Proof not all SUVs are out for your wallet

5th Place

Falling smack dab in the middle of our rankings is the 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, an SUV that promises V6 power and economy better than the four-cylinder gas variant. Using a Hybrid Synergy Drive 3.3-liter V6 with intelligent variable-valve timing (VVT-i), Toyota’s gas/electric SUV offers 268 net horsepower at 5,600 rpm. With a gas engine and multiple electric motors working at different times, a net torque rating is not available. EPA-rated fuel economy comes in at 32 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined in two-wheel-drive dress, while a four-wheel-drive system pushes city mileage down to 31 mpg. Base versions start at $33,135 including a $645 destination charge, with a four-wheel-drive Limited Highlander Hybrid fetching $36,655.

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Toyota Highlander Hybrid