The 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is available as a 4-door, 7-seat sport utility. Starting at $38,715, the 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Base is powered by a 3.5L , 6 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 28-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2012ToyotaHighlander HybridLimited , priced at $ 44,370 , is powered by a 3.5L , 6 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 28-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway.