Toyota Highlander MPG
The premium seafood, bountiful fishing, and stunning waterfront views around Orleans, Eastham, and Harwich, Massachusetts, make these blissful areas to live in. When you’re traveling from inlet to shore and enjoying the coast with family and friends, you’ll want to do it in a fuel-efficient vehicle.
The 2022 Toyota Highlander has MPG options that will provide you with exceptional fuel savings. In addition, it will help you reduce your carbon footprint and do your part to preserve the natural beauty and abundance of our surrounding areas.
Learn about your choices for going green with the Highlander here, and then visit us at Ira Toyota of Orleans to get yours.
Powertrains: Toyota Offers the Power of Choice
The 2022 Toyota Highlander offers 11 different trim levels, each with a variation of the following options:
- Gas or hybrid powertrain
- Front-Wheel (FWD) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Plus, these choices for features are accompanied by a slew of options for your sound system, technology, and interior amenities.
The two different powertrain options include a 3.5-liter V6 gas engine and a 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain. The fuel economy for each engine is listed in the table below:
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2022 Toyota Highlander Powertrain Options |
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Engine Type |
MPG |
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3.5L V6 gas engine, FWD |
EPA-estimated 21 city/29 highway MPG1 |
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3.5L V6 gas engine, AWD |
EPA-estimated 20 city/27 highway MPG1 |
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2.5L hybrid engine, FWD |
EPA-estimated 36 city/35 highway MPG1 |
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2.5L hybrid engine, AWD |
EPA-estimated 35 city/35 highway MPG1 |
Note that there isn’t much of a difference in fuel economy between the FWD and the AWD options for each trim. If you want to be prepared for the northern winter weather, you could choose the AWD option and enjoy the benefits of improved handling in all conditions?
Hybrid Driving: Welcome to the Future
It wasn’t very long ago that experts were sounding the alarm about the state of our planet and debates were ignited over the feasibility of reducing fuel consumption worldwide. Now here we are in the first quarter of the 21st century, and there is a slew of hybrid vehicle options to choose from.
Whether you don’t consider yourself as a bona fide tree-hugger or will be packing your Highlander with mulch or veggie seedlings for weekend gardening, you can appreciate that less is more when it comes to the amount of gas your vehicle consumes.
A hybrid vehicle can be a big win for your budget. Plus, with efforts to increase the availability of charging stations all over the nation, charging up your engine on the go will only become more and more convenient.
Tips for Smart Fuel Consumption
Even if you prefer a gas powertrain, there are steps you can take to reduce your fuel consumption. Whether you’ll be commuting daily or taking your Highlander out for a joyride only a few days a week, there are several things you can do to lower your gas usage.
Easy on the Pedals
The intensity with which you brake or accelerate can impact your fuel usage. The more energy it takes to perform a function, the more fuel your engine will have to use to accomplish a task. So, avoid revving the engine, braking abruptly, or following others too closely for greater fuel economy.
Don’t Let Your Engine Idle
If you want to save some gas, it’s recommended that you never let your engine idle for more than three minutes if possible. If you’re waiting for a friend to make a quick stop at the store or you just can’t take your eyes off that distant sunset over the water, pull over, turn off the engine, and enjoy the moment.
Maintain Proper Tire Pressure
Properly inflated tires will put less strain on your engine because they will encounter less resistance while rolling across the roadway.
The Toyota Highlander MPG Options Give You Freedom
Freedom is having the knowledge and resources to make the right choice for you. With the 2022 Toyota Highlander MPG options, you’ll be free to make a brighter future for yourself and the planet.
Contact us today at Ira Toyota of Orleans and drive more sustainably around Orleans, Eastham, and Harwich, MA.
1 2022 EPA-estimated mpg ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
