Toyota Highlander 2.4L & 2.5L Hybrid Engines

[Rand]

Considering the on going issues in Tundra's with a the 3.4 TT I'd be weary.

I'm assuming you meant Leary or wary?
not sure why you would be tired.

 

[ATex7239]

I was initially looking at a new Highlanders in February 2023 when I ordered my Rav4 Hybrid. They were more than I wanted to spend with some bells and whistles added plus the 3.5L gas engine. The used 3-4 year old ones on the lot coming off lease were only acouple grand cheaper then the 2023s. It was a NO BRAINER!! I wanted something economical/reliable/safe but in my price range soo just went with the loaded Rav4 Hybrid and "very" happy I did. I am content what the 2.5L Hybrid does in my Rav4. Its no performance engine -- built for economical reasons along with safety in mind from Toyota. I accept that, personally -- I would not like this engine in a Highlander do to the added weight. Its ALL about contentment and nearing 20K on my engine -- routine maintenance and so far so good.

Our Sienna Hybrid has the same engine and approx curb weight as the Highlander. It’s adequate for most situations and on par with the sensible family hauler segment IMO. Never felt it couldn’t pass or get up to hwy speed safely.

 

[ATex7239]

In Sienna it really struggles. City? Fine. But over long inclines it is underpowered and diminishes mpg gains from hybrid set up.

Mountainous areas a turbo option is likely best and most practical.

 

[meep]

I was initially looking at a new Highlanders in February 2023 when I ordered my Rav4 Hybrid. They were more than I wanted to spend with some bells and whistles added plus the 3.5L gas engine. The used 3-4 year old ones on the lot coming off lease were only acouple grand cheaper then the 2023s. It was a NO BRAINER!! I wanted something economical/reliable/safe but in my price range soo just went with the loaded Rav4 Hybrid and "very" happy I did. I am content what the 2.5L Hybrid does in my Rav4. Its no performance engine -- built for economical reasons along with safety in mind from Toyota. I accept that, personally -- I would not like this engine in a Highlander do to the added weight. Its ALL about contentment and nearing 20K on my engine -- routine maintenance and so far so good.

We have a 24 R4H, and I agree it’s a good match. The drivetrain is well sorted, and frankly offers more fun that it should. I can’t imagine it pulling a highlander without significant boost.

My FIL owns a highlander hybrid… I thought it had the 6 in it? but maybe it doesn’t. It’s probably 3-4 years old? It has no problem eating up many miles.

 

[GenSan]

2024 Rav4 Prime XSE with A25a-fxs engine and16,000 + miles. I mostly drive this thing like a Supra and still impressed with the MPG returns.