Highlander Traction on Ice & Snow

ggood · 07-27-2007, 11:18 PM

My single, middle-aged school teacher sister in Omaha wants to get a 2007 4WD Highlander Hybrid to replace her aging Subaru Outback. Besides choking on the cost, I'm concerned Toyota's aggressive posture on preventing wheel spin on the hybrids could leave her stranded or slow her down in some situations where the regular Highlander would spin through more easily. Can anyone with actual experience comment on this? Thanks.

Since I'm down in Houston, I haven't had much experience on ice or snow in either my former Prius or my current Camry. However, I did have a few scary moments in the Prius, when it stalled out due to traction control. I've had no such problems in the much heavier Camry.

**Tideland Prius** · 07-28-2007, 01:29 AM

Get a really good set of AS tyres (Nokian WRs is one). The stock tyres (even on the HiHy) leave a lot to be desired.

V8Cobrakid · 07-28-2007, 01:58 AM

the prius does fine. it only does poorly on gravel... and loose gravel. it does great on ice.

my parents rx400h does well in any situation. It will out 4x4 my fathers F350 super duty dully 4x4 package ( which probably only includes mud flaps.. knowing ford... )

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07-27-2007, 11:18 PM	#1
ggood ggood Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 126 My Car: Other Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My single, middle-aged school teacher sister in Omaha wants to get a 2007 4WD Highlander Hybrid to replace her aging Subaru Outback. Besides choking on the cost, I'm concerned Toyota's aggressive posture on preventing wheel spin on the hybrids could leave her stranded or slow her down in some situations where the regular Highlander would spin through more easily. Can anyone with actual experience comment on this? Thanks. Since I'm down in Houston, I haven't had much experience on ice or snow in either my former Prius or my current Camry. However, I did have a few scary moments in the Prius, when it stalled out due to traction control. I've had no such problems in the much heavier Camry.

07-28-2007, 01:29 AM	#2
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,397 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Get a really good set of AS tyres (Nokian WRs is one). The stock tyres (even on the HiHy) leave a lot to be desired.

07-28-2007, 01:58 AM	#3
V8Cobrakid some guy... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,438 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	the prius does fine. it only does poorly on gravel... and loose gravel. it does great on ice. my parents rx400h does well in any situation. It will out 4x4 my fathers F350 super duty dully 4x4 package ( which probably only includes mud flaps.. knowing ford... )