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A hybrid (in general) accelerates better in the city, because the wheels are powered by the electric motors at low speeds, which provide instant torque. However, handling in turns is heavier, because of the extra weight. On the highway, the non-hybrid is lighter and feels peppier. Highway gas mileage is slightly better (0.5MPG real world) on the Gen3 non-hybrid, because of the lower weight. Also look at fueleconomy.org for the real world MPG. It may be a lot worse than EPA numbers claim.

Electrical source running underneath the trim that is shorting out and causing heat? Agree with Wanderer. It's probably some kind of factory defect. I owned a Mustang where the paint started peeling on the very front of the hood after about 8 years. My guess is someone at the factory closed the hood with their greasy hands, then it was painted and eventually it caused the paint to separate from the metal so moisture caused it to rust. Game over.

That seems pretty terrible, but it might just be the kind of driving you were doing at the time. Idling in a drive through will bring your MPG down, because your are getting 0 MPG. We were typically hitting 18 MPG with all city driving on a 2018 Limited AWD. Only way to know for sure is to calculate it yourself. Reset the trip meter next time you fill up. At the fillup after that, divide the number of miles driven by the gallons you put in the tank. Fuel pump should not matter, because the fuel injectors normally have a set PSI they pump out fuel into the cylinder. If you think of it like a kitchen sink, fuel pump just makes sure you have enough pressure to release the water. Injectors are like the handle that regulate the amount. The ECU should adjust the flow to make sure you are not running to rich (too much fuel). Change oil, change air filter, check tire pressure. All easy ways to improve fuel economy.

$500 shipped - 2014 - 2019 Toyota Highlander Apple CarPlay (Wired & Wireless) + Android Auto (Wired & Wireless) + USB Media Player - Like new! This system adds Wireless Android Auto / Apple CarPlay, while retaining all of the functions of your stock system. Super easy to install. Wireless Android Auto is not even an option on the newest Highlanders. This even retains Sirius XM. This also includes the optional $25 USB adapter. I purchased this to help sell my Highlander, but the buyer did not want it. My feedback. Message me through either of these to verify: Heatware | eBay

Anyone have one of these? Curious how to install one? Read below... I purchased one, because I was trying to sell my 2018 Highlander and some buyer said he had to have Android Auto / CarPlay, so he paid $15-17k more for a new vehicle. I figured he was not the only one. I ended up selling the vehicle to someone who didn't care about AA or CP so I still have it, but I will say for someone looking to retain Sirius XM plus all Toyota functions, this is an affordable, easy swap. On top of that, I spoke to NAVIKS and they said they plan to upgrade the firmware to make the system load AA/CP by default in 6-8 weeks so this system makes a whole lot of sense, if you want something simple to install and works. The one challenge for me was the directions were sparse. A few lines of text. Taking apart the Highlander's dash is incredibly easy... once you know how to do it. It's like big kid LEGOs. Here is how I did it: Dash removal video (Steps 1-6 below) 1. Sit in passenger seat. Stick a large, flat head screwdriver or plastic tool under the corner of the plastic trim at the edge of the dash and pull toward you. For reference, this is the piece that runs below the headunit, is about 1" in height at the edge of the dash and is in between the glove compartment and the upper dash trim. 2. Once you have that off, disconnect the two wiring connectors. The big one on the right comes off by squeezing and pulling. The smaller one just pulls off. 3. Pull the brown(?) trim that runs over the clock and to the right of the right/middle vent from the bottom right. This pops right off. 4. Remove the left middle vent by grabbing it from the bottom and pulling hard. 5. Remove the right middle vent by grabbing it from the bottom and pulling hard. 6. This exposes 4 bolts that hold the headunit in place. Remove these with a 10mm socket wrench with an extension. 7. Lay a towel or something to protect the dash below the headunit. Remove the headunit. Careful not to scratch the dash, as the wires will still be attached. 8. Remove the 3 pictured wires. Also remove the 4th gray wire if you purchased the optional USB plug from NAVIKS if you want to use the stock USB system for AA/CP. 9. Plug in the removed male wires into the NAVIKS female wires. Plug the NAVIKS male wires back into the headunit. 10. Shove the NAVIKS unit into the center hole where the headunit used to be. 11. Reinstall the headunit 12. Tighten down the 10mm bolts 13. Reinstall the left middle vent 14. Reinstall the right middle vent 15. Reinstall the brown trim from step 3. 16. Reconnect the wires from step 2 into the lower dash trim. 17. Reinstall the lower dash trim. 18. Turn on car 19. Select AUXILIARY AUDIO on the stock ENTUNE system 20. Turn on NAVIKS by holding the left answer phone(?) on the steering wheel for about 1 second 21. Select bluetooth to pair your phone 22. Switch to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay and you are set for good!

Proud, new owner of a 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum. Drove a 2017 RAV4 SE Hybrid before that. Have been fantastic cars - safe and reliable. Looking to share my experience and help others.