The 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid


The second-generation Highlander Hybrid gas/electric SUV was introduced in 2008. The Highlander can operate in an all-electric mode that can be used for limited distances. Five- and seven-seat models are available. Base and Limited trims are offered, and the hybrid is only available with all-wheel drive. Its competition is the Ford Escape Hybrid and Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid.  There are no significant changes to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid for 2009.  The Highlander has a starting MSRP of $34,700 – $41,020, and its estimated EPA fuel economy is 27 mpg for city and 25 mpg highway.  The Highlander Hybrid offers excellent standard safety features.  These include three row curtain airbags, antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, side-impact airbags for the front seats, a driver's knee airbag, active head restraints for front seats, an Electronic stability system, and a rearview camera.  The Highlander Hybrid is sleek in design and features smooth sides. It retains the upright D-pillar of the previous generation.  Styling differences between the gas-only Highlander and the Highlander Hybrid are minimal; the hybrid has a different grille and taillight styling and unique hybrid badges.

About Trotwood, Ohio

Trotwood, named for Betsy Trotwood (the Charles Dickens character), is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.  In 1996, Trotwood merged with the surrounding Madison Township. This merger resulted in the creation of a Trotwood neighborhood (Townview) that is completely surrounded by the City of Dayton. Several smaller sections are attached to Trotwood by only a roadway or a small strip of land.  The merger also added a large rural area to this suburban community consisting of farms, golf courses, and large rural estates.  Wolf Creek, a tributary of the Miami River, runs through Trotwood providing fishing and many scenic areas. Also along Wolf Creek is the only state park in Montgomery County. The 3,000 acre Sycamore Woods State Park offers horseback riding, hiking, hunting, and Group camping.  The city is adjacent to the cities of Dayton, Clayton, and Englewood.  According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 30.5 square miles and its 2007 population was 26,275. Trotwood is approximately 36 miles from Richmond, IN, with a travel time of 42 minutes.