Toyota Highlander Hybrid

The Highlander Hybrid uses a smooth, 3.3-liter V6 engine, which combined with three electric motors produce 270 horsepower, the same as the V6 engine alone in the regular Highlander. Acceleration is essentially the same as the gas version but you get an impressive 24 mpg overall compared to 18 for the regular AWD Highlander. The Hybrid can propel itself solely on its electric power at low speeds. The third-row seat is suitable only for kids. While the handling is secure, it's not very agile. The fuel savings might not justify the extra cost of the Hybrid for some. Reliability has been impressive.