What is the explanation of the Highlander Hybrid 4WD?
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2021 Highlander Hybrid engine features the Toyota THS-II hybrid system and incorporates E-Four electronic four-wheel drive technology, reducing fuel consumption to 6.9L/100km. Below is an introduction to the Toyota Highlander: Vehicle Positioning: The Highlander is a large-sized SUV produced by Toyota. Configuration: Equipped with a 6.1-inch central control display screen with physical buttons on both sides, supporting basic Bluetooth multimedia entertainment system. It also includes the TSS (Toyota Safety Sense) intelligent safety assist system, which consists of PCS (Pre-Collision System), DRCC (Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System), LDA (Lane Departure Alert), and AHB (Automatic High Beam) functions. Chassis: The Highlander adopts front MacPherson independent suspension and rear double-wishbone independent suspension.
The Highlander Hybrid's all-wheel-drive system is quite interesting. It doesn't have a traditional driveshaft, and the rear wheels are powered by independent electric motors. During normal driving, it feels similar to a two-wheel-drive vehicle—quiet and fuel-efficient. But the system is very smart. For example, on rainy or snowy days when the front wheels slip slightly, the rear wheels' power kicks in instantly, as if someone is giving you a steady push from behind. The key is that no additional operation is required; there isn't even an AWD switch button next to the steering wheel. During our family's ski trip over the New Year, when driving on mountain roads with hidden ice, I could clearly feel the wheels adjusting their grip on their own, making the drive much more reassuring. By the way, the battery is hidden under the rear seats, so the trunk space remains just as spacious, and camping gear still fits perfectly.