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The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is efficient and upscale

With a gasoline-electric powertrain onboard, this three-row utility vehicle not only delivers superb fuel economy, it's also luxury-car refined.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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The 2020 Toyota Highlander is a handsome three-row crossover. 

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Particularly in Platinum trim, this vehicle's interior is gorgeous. 

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Those pumped-up rear fenders give it a planted look.

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The first and second-row seats are comfortable, the third row is best left to kids.

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The Highlander Hybrid's drivetrain is super efficient and smooth running.

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This vehicle's infotainment system is underwhelming and pretty unattractive. 

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Platinum is the highest trim in the Highlander range. 

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This tester's gauges are both digital and analog. 

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Fold all the seats down and the Highlander offers plenty of cargo space.

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To see more photos of the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, keep clicking through this gallery.

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