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: 1,286 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 69 Thanked 163 Times in 112 Posts Friends: 6	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 Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,606 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 227 Thanked 344 Times in 243 Posts Friends: 23	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 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	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... )