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Asked: Mar 17, 2008 - 05:36 PM

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toyohh08

Is the 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid a 4WD or AWD?

I'm confused, edmunds says its AWD, toyota website it is AWD. Which is which?

In Makes & Models > Toyota > Highlander Hybrid
In Maintenance & Repair > Transmission
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subearu

Date: Mar 17, 2008
Time: 09:47 PM

The Hybrid model the electric motors to assist in powering the rear wheels. The system varies the rear torque as needed. It's touted as Electronic On-Demand 4WD. Whether they call it AWD or 4WD-i (that's what Toyota actually labels it), it's a full time system and completely automatic.

-Brian

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subearu

Date: Mar 17, 2008
Time: 09:47 PM

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The Hybrid model the electric motors to assist in powering the rear wheels. The system varies the rear torque as needed. It's touted as Electronic On-Demand 4WD. Whether they call it AWD or 4WD-i (that's what Toyota actually labels it), it's a full time system and completely automatic.

-Brian

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toyohh08

Date: Mar 18, 2008
Time: 12:55 PM

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Thanks Brian for clearing this out!

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