Phil Wakeling 
2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
First 12000 miles
 I traded a 1999 Subaru Impreza on the Highlander and get better mileage than the little 4 cylinder.  Four cylinder economy and V8 power - great combination.  My overall average fuel consumption for 10 months of mixed driving (mostly in Michigan) is 26 mpg.  Best was 28 mpg for local driving - no freeways - and the worst was 23 mpg on 10% methanol in Iowa on I80 at 80 mph.  This is a fun an comfortable car to drive - not as quiet as my wife's Avalon, but close.  It is stable in the snow at freeway speeds and climbs snowy slopes with ease.  I have driven in beach sand with no problems. The high torque at low speed works well in these circumstances, almost like a low range on a conventional 4wd.