Is the Highlander Hybrid genuinely cheaper to run than an Explorer or Telluride?
Over 25,000 km annually at $1.75/L for gasoline, the fuel difference between a Highlander Hybrid (7.1 L/100 km real-world) and a Kia Telluride V6 (11.3 L/100 km real-world) works out to roughly $1,860 saved per year. Over five years that is $9,300 in fuel. The Highlander Hybrid's used premium over a comparable Explorer AWD is often $4,000 to $6,000, putting the break-even point around 30 months of ownership. For buyers who keep their vehicle seven to ten years — as most Toyota owners do — the hybrid is the clear economic choice.
























