Vale said:
How’s your driving style? Have you checked the air filter and tire pressure?
17.9 MPG isn’t crazy low, but yeah, the listed city MPG is supposed to be 20-22.
I don’t drive aggressively, and I’m not constantly braking. Took it in for a brake issue recently, and they checked everything. Tire pressure is good too.
I just expected closer to 20-22, and I hate how often I’m stopping for gas now.
I’ve had multiple Highlanders over the years, and your MPG won’t improve much in winter. The older models had a 3.5L engine, but newer ones have a 2.5L to improve fuel efficiency. If you’re really worried about MPG, a hybrid might be a better option.
I drove Highlanders from 2004 to 2024 when I had my business. Gas expenses were a write-off, so I never cared about MPG. Now that I sold my business and got a Lexus NX-450h, I barely go to the gas station. Already put 5,000 km on it and only filled up once. The fuel savings are crazy.
Wayne said: @ChrisBunnet
I just bought a 2019 Highlander Hybrid. I’m getting around 8L/100 km combined city/highway. Thought it would be better.
Wait… 5,000 km on one tank?? Is your car fully electric?
Nah, mine’s a plug-in hybrid. It runs about 60 km on electric alone, which covers my daily commute. Only uses gas when I go beyond that or when temps drop below -10°C. So I’ve mostly been driving in EV mode and barely using gas.