Is it worth it to buy a 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

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This article talks about the pros and cons of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and answers the question of whether or not you should buy one.

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The verdict is that it's not much different from the gas-powered model, so there's no need to upgrade.

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The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is worth it if you want to save money on gas, but don't expect a big change in performance or how it feels to drive.

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The Highlander Hybrid has a gasoline engine, but it still gets better gas mileage than regular gasoline-powered cars.

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Also, driving the Highlander Hybrid for the first time was a good experience. Toyota's engineers were able to make the car feel more sporty and comfortable than its gas-powered counterpart.

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Using Toyota's experience with hybrids, the Highlander Hybrid can be bought with a hybrid setup.

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The turbo-4 model gets good gas mileage, and the hybrid version is the only one that comes in Platinum grades.

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