Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
Honestly we have no real pricing or package information, I'm just relaying what was said at the sales meeting. If it turns out to be incorrect then so be it.
One factor which leads me to doubt that Toyota is going to offer a full range of trim levels on the hybrid is that it is going to be built in relatively small numbers. In that instance it makes sense to keep the number of potential variants to a minimum. Even if there is a fwd hybrid model I'd guess it's only going to be available as an upgrade to the fwd Limited.
But, we still have no official info on it, so who knows what the final spread of options/prices will be.
From toyota's north american press room:
"The Highlander Hybrid will feature an array of amenities owners have come to expect in their mid-size SUV, including standard air conditioning, power windows, mirrors, and door locks, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, and a deluxe 3-in-1 AM/FM/ETR cassette/CD sound system with six speakers. A multi-function display is conveniently located just beneath the speedometer that calculates and displays various mechanical and performance information including instant and average fuel economy, outside temperature, low tire pressure, and a Hybrid Synergy Drive energy monitor.
A navigation system will be available on the Limited grade. Like the Prius, it will also monitor the electric-gas power distribution of the Hybrid Synergy Drive on a seven-inch touch-panel display monitor. All options currently found in the 2004 Highlander will also be available in the 2005 Highlander Hybrid."
So.. we'll see, but it seems it will be available in base and limited, both 4x2 and 4x4. Which is what im hoping. but...They may in fact offer both trims, but build predominantly more of a certain trim, such as the 4x4 limited version.