The Million Mile Toyota Highlander Hybrid

You’ve heard of the Million Mile Tundra… but have you heard about the Million Mile Tundra? This 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid belonged to Mark Miller of Bonita Springs, Florida and last year, it celebrated its million-mile mark. Our Orlando Toyota dealership is here with the details!

How did this Toyota Hybrid make it to a million miles?

Mark Miller used his 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid primarily for work, driving across Alligator Alley (a stretch of I-75 in the Florida Everglades) routinely enough to rack up over a million miles. He described his SUV as a “workhorse” – he used it to tow trailers for his asphalt paving business, as well as a mobile office for work on the go. According to Miller, he’s taken around 8,000 trips across I-75 in his Toyota. His secret to getting it to a million miles? Routine maintenance and a reliable mechanic – and routine oil changes. No joke.

The million-mile Toyota Highlander would have probably kept right on going, but fate intervened in the form of Hurricane Ian. In 2022, Hurricane Ian roared onshore in South Florida, leaving a wake of destruction. Miller’s home in Bonita Springs was the victim of a massive amount of storm surge, and his Toyota Highlander was destroyed in the flood.

But here’s the good news – Toyota stepped in. Miller had plans to get another Toyota Highlander Hybrid as he missed his old car and its comfortable reliability. Toyota took it upon themselves to thank him for his loyalty and gifted Miller a new 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition so he could get back on the road.

The 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition

We’re not surprised Miller was so thrilled by his new Toyota – after all, the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a fan favorite. Here are some of the features we love about it:

• 35 mpg fuel efficiency
• A height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate
• LED headlights, taillights, and Daytime Running Lights
• 18-in. bronze-finish alloy wheels
• SofTex-trimmed seating for seven with second-row captain’s chairs
• Qi wireless charging for devices
• Three-zone automatic climate control
• Connected services including Remote Connect, Service Connect, Drive Connect, Safety Connect, and Wi-Fi Connect
• Toyota Safety Sense 2.5
• A backup camera with a projected path
• A Blind-Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Drive Mode Select with Sport, Eco, Normal, and EV modes

Not to mention a unique appearance. Miller’s 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid comes in a Cement paint color (fitting for someone who owns an asphalt business) and has unique bronze wheels and accents that make it stand out on the road.

Get your hands on your own million mile Toyota today

No matter which new Toyota you decide upon, you know you can rely on it if the million-mile Tundra and Highlander are any indications of longevity. (And that’s why we’re always pushing you to get routine auto service like oil changes, too.) Think you’re ready to take the plunge? Call Toyota of Orlando today. We’re open seven days a week at (407) 298-4500 and we’re conveniently located just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall at 3575 Vineland Road.

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