http://ToyotaWC.com 866-938-9495 Powering the 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine and a trio of electric motors. It all adds up to a healthy 280 hp, which is transferred to the pavement via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and a standard all-wheel-drive system that uses a separate electric motor to power the rear wheels when there's a need for extra traction or acceleration. In performance testing, the updated Highlander Hybrid went from zero to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, which is pretty quick even by conventional crossover standards. Properly equipped, the Highlander Hybrid can also tow trailers up to 3,500 pounds. This muscle is even more impressive considering this powertrain's EPA fuel economy estimates, which stand at 28 mpg city/28 mpg highway and 28 mpg in combined driving.
