Tracy 
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 years' experience
 I've had my Highlander for two years now.  I still find it a great car.  My mileage varies tremendously, depending on my driving frame of mind and on the temperature.  This past summer I consistently got trips of 30-40 MPG around town and tank averages of 29 MPG.  But the cold weather is coming and this will knock me down to about 20 MPG avg per tank.  If I zip around town and don't glide a lot or try to keep it on electric, the mileage goes down.  This car has taught me a lot about how to drive to save gas.  It's a comfortable car for both long and short trips, and the flexible seats allow for multiple configurations.  I agree with other reviewers that the 3rd row seat is not needed.