The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD is the most practical hybrid SUV in the market, available for $33,700. The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD is a fully-functional family vehicle that offers an impressive fuel mileage. Toyota has completely redesigned the Highlander Hybrid for 2008. Its advanced hybrid synergy drive system allows for enhanced power and fuel economy. The 3.3-liter, V-6 engine and three electric motors produce 270 horsepower and 212 lb-ft of torque. Although this hybrid crossover SUV is considerably larger than its predecessor, its gas mileage is just as good.

The Highlander Hybrid 4WD models have seating for five and are equipped with 17-inch six-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, birch wood-grain-style interior trim with silver finish and chrome door handle accents, an eight-way manually-adjustable driver seat, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, air-conditioning, an MP3/WMA-capable CD stereo with an auxiliary audio jack, full power accessories, and a multifunction center display. Third-row seating is available only as part of an option package. Color options include Iced Amethyst Mica, Black, Classic Silver Metallic, Cypress Pearl, Wave Line Pearl and Blizzard Pearl.

The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD comes with Toyota' Star Safety Systems with Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management, which include vehicle stability control with cutoff switch, traction control, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and brake assist. Other standard safety equipment include driver and front passenger advanced airbag system, three-row roll-sensing side-curtain airbags, side-impact door beams, 3-point shoulder belts in all seating positions, automatic/emergency locking retractors on all passenger belts, second-row Child Restraint System (CRS) and hillstart assist control.

This Toyota model comes with 36 months/36,000 miles basic warranty. Powertrain warranty is 60 months/60,000 miles; Rust-through warranty is 60 months/unlimited-miles; warranty on accessories purchased at the time of new vehicle purchase is 36 months /36,000 miles.