I just found this, coming out in march, a toyota highlander hybrid. Supposidly has the power and acceleration of a v8 in a v6. If toyota came out with a hybrid 4runner, that would be awesome, i would definitely buy it. My 4runner right now is getting 15mpg, if I could buy a 4 runner that got 30mpg highway. What do you guys think, would you buy a hybrid 4runner?
Heres the website of the highlander.

 

if it was torquey enough, heck yea id buy it!

that highlander is the brother of the lex rx400h or whatever.

 

It says on their website that they will spread the toyota hybrid technology across the toyota line of vehicles. So there is a chance a 4runner will become hybrid.

 

I'd still rather have a diesel 4Runner. Batteries and electric motors = trouble.

 

Electric motors are pure torque! I've been waiting on the hybrid Highlander to come out, maybe I'll wait for the hybrid 4x4 Runner now.

 

it goes 600miles on a tank, 30mpg highway, srry im drooling, hahaha

 

Assuming typical toyota reliability and what not, I'd buy a hybrid 4Runner... just has to be able to tow my boat.

Are they still talking about a hybrid FTX in the near future?

 

They should just put the hybrid version of the 4runner and ditch the highlander and rav4 those are a joke and a waste of money.

 

i agree, but also i disagree, lol, the rav4 and highlander are good for casual drivers who dont need that capable of a suv, they just want more passenger/cargo space for a cheaper price

 

tacoma hybrid please - diesel even better

 

well if that is the case expect the value of your runners to drop as it looks like everyone will be dumping them...

 

I think that they had plans to make the tundra a hybrid too

 

Well said.. "a joke and a waste of money...."... I bet you're one of the quality individuals with a number 8 in your back window and one of those stupid Calvin pissing on something decals.

 

well if that is the case expect the value of your runners to drop as it looks like everyone will be dumping them...

I doubt everyone can afford to dump their old 4runner to pick up a new just because it is now a hybrid. It will probably also be more expensive than the regular nonhybrid 4runner (plus $3-$5k?).

I wouldn't mind having a hybrid 4runner, but I will wait until it has been on the market for a years to work out any potential issues.

 

i read an article somewhere that toyota has the plan to bring hybrid versions of all their vehicles (cars/trucks/suvs) by 2011. thats only 6 years from now and a very reasonable goal.

 

You're so right.. adding 3-5k to an already 40+k 2006 Limited 4WD wouldn't be for everyone.. Plus.. I can see the value in the electric motors if you do a lot of stop and go driving, or just live/drive in the city for the most part. But if you live in a rural area or just highway drive the hybrid won't do you as much good, at least not to justify the cost because at highway speed it's using the gasoline engine. So I still maintain that a Diesel offering would be better for me since my 4Runner never sits in traffic and is usually on the highway @ 70+ MPH or is in the dirt on the weekends.

 

Yea i would not go out and buy one when they first come out, ill just wait till my current 4runner dies with no more hope left, hopefully a long time from now
Edit: wait do toyotas actually die?, i think they just run forever

 

The latest C&D has a good article on this new hybrid. They loved it. Oh, and its quick!

 

I think the coolest thing would be a diesel hybrid

 

screw the electrical crap...gimme a diesel and i'll run it on RENEWABLE fuel...