The 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a Fun Cheap Family SUV!
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- Funny how this randomly popped up on our lot at work! Definitely a perk of my job haha. Hope you enjoy & see you in the Pilot video!
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These are one of those used car gems most people don’t know about it
Hey, nice mini “review”! I watched this and your 2004 review (fantastic video), and in this little review you squeezed in more info and fun facts than most regular full reviews I see. Good to see someone doing these older cars justice!
I have a 2002 V6 Limited as my trusty daily driver, it has a whole bunch of suspension mods and some creature comforts to keep it up with the times. I love it more than any other SUV I have tried. Those LED tail lights were a must, so I had to get them onto my car as well.
Love them!!
Love my 06 Highlander Hybrid, going on 230,000 + miles & still runs smooth, the only major repair done was the ABS battery, but as long as you keep up with the maintenance these SUVs are awesome.
How much was that?
@@2url10 like 1500 for the part and labor
@@latinonatorThanks for the head's up & the thumbs up on the 'O6 Highlander. I just picked up a salvaged hybrid with under 1OOK miles.
Would love to discuss any regular recommended maintenance for its longevity.
I previously drove an O1' V6 for 18 yrs.
Check out the full review! czcams.com/video/lRZY5gzY_88/video.html
thank you
I am happy with our 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
300,000 miles
Very conservatively driving I am able to achieve 27 mpg combined😀
Great quick review, "quick for a highlander" best describes the hybrid model 😂 I wish they still did the v6 with the hybrid powertrain in the new model but oh well, thanks for taking the time to do this one!
Right! It kinda boogies LOL. I feel the same way about the Sienna’s too. Thank you sir! 😁
What are you talking about? The hybrid is the only mafel available in 2021!
@@grizzlyaddams3606 That is correct, never said otherwise, the new sienna is a four cylinder hybrid only instead of the old Highlander which had a 6 cylinder hybrid option.
You cracked me up when you got in the back! To fit back here you basically have to have no legs! Lol good review!
Haha thank you!!
Yeah but that far seat was all the way back. It fits kids if it's a little forward. Shawties in the back. Full sizers in front!
Or b a dog..lol
Toyota HSD is always regenerative when braking - saves those brake pads, if nothing else! The "B" mode is for when in the mountains and going down a very long slope so that something something something to avoid overcharging the traction HV battery
B is for BLAST OFF! Try it!
Excellent review Sir! My Wife and I are seriously considering the 2006 Highlander Hybrid to replace or 2008 Trailblazer! Can't wait to try one when the time is right!
Nice!! You’ll love it!
Thanks for this review. After months of searching and looking I got a 2008 hybrid with relatively low miles. Everything you said is spot on and yours is one of the few reviews of this era of hybrid. (I realize 2008 is a new model from 2006 but im guessing a lot of the hybrid stuff was similar, like going from gen2 prius to gen3 prius). The brake feel is interesting, there are some videos on here about some of these having an ABS issue. Mine does seem a bit odd even compared to my Prius. The B mode should very distinctly feel different, it should feel kind of like '1' or '2' in an ordinary transmission.
Im glad you enjoyed! That’s good, it’ll last you a decent amount of time!
Very good video coverage 👍
Thanks for watching!
Great review Bern. I have an '06 Hybrid Limited and have loved it ever since I bought it 6 years ago. It currently has 224000 kms (140000 miles) on it and has served me very well. I'm thinking of getting a newer one only because the body is starting to rust (lots of road salt here in Ottawa, Canada) despite having it oil sprayed/rust proofed yearly since I've owned it. I'm a fan of the CVT/hybrid combo... very responsive - especially when passing and so smooth. No jerky upshifts/downshifts. My next vehicle will definitely be a Highlander Hybrid.
Glad you enjoyed! They definitely are very smooth SUV’s
Have you ever had problems with it?
@@nicfeen7789 They’re nice, I’d just watch out for the cvt transmission like normal hybrids have
I have an 06 with 300k miles on it. Only ever had to do the timing belt every 90k miles, tires, brakes and oil changes. It's been up and down the rocky mountains hundreds of times through horrid snowstorms, cruised through some gnarly jeep trails in moab, trudged through 4 feet of snow going up a steep ski hill and all the way across the country dozens of times. I would 200% recommend this car to anybody.
Solid!
Is yours a hybrid as well? I’m worried about the batteries and replacing.
@@jamiepierson7772 yes hybrid on the original battery.
@@itzyaboooiii I bought my hybrid the other day 240k miles 2006, probably the funniest car I’ve ever driven. I just hope it stays reliable like yours
Is yours still running??
NICE!!🙌
When using the 3rd row you need to move the 2nd row seats forwards to balance the leg room between the 2nd and 3rd rows (I typically move the 1st row forwards a bit too to share leg room between all 3 rows).
The 2nd row seats can move forwards/backwards as well as tilt.
The 3rd row seats can also tilt but don't move forward/backwards.
I find there is enough leg room (just) for 7 grown-ups to use all 3 rows (with smaller people in the 3rd row).
Personally I think this is an awesome car (2006 Highlander Hybrid Limited).
Thank you for adding this!
Waoo,I love this high lander ❤x🇵🇷
I also plan on supercharging it my highlander considering the fact that even tho the supercharger only came in the 3.0 which is the 1mz. It can literally bolt up to my 3mz modified highlander
Might have to getting something like this for a daily.
It’s not too shabby!
Thanks
The 2nd row folds flat too, so you get an entirely flat cargo area in the back if you want it?
I want to get one
How is the battery after all these years?
Hi I hope you see this and can respond soon, as I am thinking about getting a used 06 Highlander Hybrid but it has almost 300,000 miles so I'm wondering what suggestions do you have??
Why will my 2006 hybrid highlander not charging the traction battery until i am off pedal around 80km/hr? it doesnt charge anything below.
I have this but its limited so I have heated leather seats and the dash and radio area looks different
The model I want. Hehe
You should review the 2007 4runner and also you should test the audio systems in the car, get a fm transmitter and all
Single stage paint has no clear coat. Theses were all 2 stage. 3rd row standard on later 1st gens.
Thanks for the info on the paint Brian...I didn't know that.
I ain’t gonna lie I’m only interested in it bc I tend to modify it. I already have a regular gas one and it already goes fast for what it is and it catches people off guard when they hear and see it flying by. Hell even cops are surprised by it too.
I know this is a old comment, but I was wondering, how do you modify cars? How do you get into it because I want to get a hybrid Highlander like this one 2006 that has 138,000 and I want to get to modifying, but where did you start?
you can move the 2nd row forward to give the people in the 3rd row a little more room, still not great but I had my Gas V6 2007 Highlander 6 heads deep and we just put the two smallest guys in the 3rd row. Man it was dog slow with all that weight.
The v6 cant handle all that weight 🤔
I own a 2006 Toyota Highlander hybrid. Over the years beside normal maintenance items such as brakes the SVU required replacement of all 4 power window regulators & motors, 2 radiators, radiator fan assembly & frame, climate control system, passenger side taillight assembly, ac/heater blower motor & the most expensive being 2 brake actuator replacements at more than $2,400 each. The brake actuators are only on the hybrid version and eliminated any cost savings thru less fuel consumption for being a hybrid and then some. Also, the brake actuators replacement left the vehicle at the Toyota dealers' shop for a few days resulting in rental car costs. I will never get a hybrid again.
I don’t blame you
Anyone have thoughts on this vs. a Lexus RX 400h?
I have this car ! My first car lol got it last October
Haha aye! It’ll be good to you 😁
Same! My first car too
How many miles
Has it been reliable?
@@richguev Yes it has!
Have a 2006 toyota highlander limited hybrid. But it is showing 'check vsc and check hybrid system ' the slippery and wheel signs will come. I do not know what to do to correct it. I have taken it technicians couple of times without success. Can it be the hybrid battery is weak?
Car Care Nut channel. He's a Toyota mechanic and has a vid on this truck.
How much battery life is left on it
how do you check the hybrid battery status like you can in a prius?
There’s a mini readout in the gauges that you can click through with the little black button, the one that does the trip info and stuff
Hybrid 2022 ⛽
I hade one of these in white but it was crashed last year rip
Damn
How did you film this from pov while driving? GoPro?
My iPhone haha
@@BernonCars classic
I'm 6'4". How tall are you? You fit well in the driver's seat?
I’m 5’9”! I fit pretty comfortably
6'1" fit nice.
The driving position in this was so weird for me, I just couldn’t get comfortable. Was a quick little thing, though.
I agree!
Yeah I own a 2006 as well and same issue and for some reason it's not as bad in the passenger seat
I'n 6'1" 330 and it's great for me. Maybe you're just a very small man?
Got one with 430k miles and absolutely beat up on but still starts up and drives somehow lol
Eats up oil like nothing and maintainance was severely neglected 😬
That’s Toyota! LOL
430k on the Hybrid Highlander?? Record 🏆
Is yours Hybrid with 430k miles?
This was an infamous year for invertor/convertor failures,, and they were recalled. But if it missed the recall, you are asking for trouble, as a replacement is very expensive, far more than the value of the car.
I believe street get better mpg
What do you do for work?
I work in the Inventory Department at a VW/Volvo Dealership
I have a quick question so they offer me 1 this trucks with 320000 miles on it what are you think are there good cars
I would just be concerned about the hybrid battery
@@BernonCars ok thanks brother
Listen to Scotty Kilmer! Don’t buy a hybrid with high mileage...unless you can get it for a few hundred bucks...
@@viktorkatona7521 thanks brother
Thats a LOT of miles. No need to worry about the battey. You can swap dead cells for around $200. You have to think HALF. So 320k is actually 170k on each engine. Still a LOT! Good at 200k tho.
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I have one. Was gonna sell it. Decided,
Naw!
Can you go back to reviewing new cars:)
I’ve thought about it - I enjoy the older cars a little more in general, and it’s been getting difficult to film new cars at dealerships, so maybe in the future if I can get press cars!
For a lot of people, it doesn't make sense to buy a new car bc of the depreciation and reviews like this are golden for people in the market for a specific used vehicle.
No!0)
cvt :(
Good. Save them for me! Bwahahah
I love how smooth the cvt is.