2006 BEST CARS - BEST NEW CARS

Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Crossover SUVs
(3.3L, 6 cyl.; 268 hp)

MSRP: $33,595
Kelley Blue Book Value: $33,595
Service cost (5 yr): $2,079
Insurance cost (1 yr): $1,036
Resale % (3 yr/5 yr): 60/46
MPG: 33 city, 28 hwy
Annual fuel cost: $1,454
Wheelbase: 107 in
Cargo space: 40 cu. ft.
Seats: 7
Length/width: 185/72 in
Legroom front/rear: 43/30 in.
Transmission: Automatic standard

This hybrid utility vehicle gets 33 mpg in the city, but it’s no slouch when accelerating. The electric motors give it more power than the V6 gas model.