 We purchased this 3 year old 2008 Highlander Hybrid3 months ago and we could not be happier with it.It drives very well with excellent pick up.With time we have gotten familiar w/ the car and what it "likes".For example, on the highway, there are certain speeds-62 and 66, that it uses the electric power.Also, we are all driving less heavily on the pedal.It probably is good training to drive any car more efficiently.Overall, we get average 25 mpg.I am the main driver of the car.I use it to drive my son to school and back each day and after school lessons for both kids. My husband drives it occasionally and he loves it too.Whenever I am not using it, he uses it.