Highlander hybrid pricing announced

Base hybrid slightly cheaper, loaded - ouch!

The base Toyota Highlander hybrid will see a small price reduction of less than one percent, starting at $33,700 for the 4WD-i vehicle. The loaded Limited Highlander hybrid will see a large price increase of more than 9 percent to $39,950.

The new Highlander hybrid will ride on a new chassis that is almost 4 inches longer and 3 inches wider, significantly increasing the roominess of the Toyota's hybrid SUV. In addition, the Highlander hybrid will offer new tools to manage fuel economy, adding EV Mode, ECON Mode and a Hybrid System Indicator.

Expect the new Highlander hybrids to hit showrooms in October.