The strength of the previous generation toyota Highlander (the third generation) is very balanced, which is recognized by the industry, one of the main reasons is that the 2.0T power is strong enough, and this is also the only model in the domestic Toyota product line, except for the crown that has been discontinued, the only model that uses 2.0T power. After the new Highlander (fourth generation) was listed, it also switched to 2.5L hybrid, and some people felt that there was no 2.0T. However, with the advent of the new energy era, many advantages of hybrid technology have begun to gradually show, especially in the use of cars, which can save a lot of money. So how much does the new Highlander Hybrid save over the old Highlander? Next, we will take the guidance price difference of 10,000 yuan "2022 dual engine 2.5L two-wheel drive elite version 5 seats" and "2021 2.0T four-wheel drive elite version 7 seats" to investigate maintenance costs, insurance costs and energy consumption.
Insurance costs
According to our investigation, Highlander Hybrid "2022 Double Engine 2.5L Two-Wheel Drive Elite Edition 5 Seats" After purchasing 3 million three major insurance types of three liabilities, car damage insurance and compulsory traffic insurance, the first year premium is about 8500 yuan, if there is no accident in the later use of the car, the premium will be further reduced, so we calculate the total cost of Highland hybrid three-year insurance based on the standard premium of 20% off the second year and 70% off in the third year, which is about 21250 yuan, an average of 7083 yuan per year.
The old Highlander "2021 2.0T Four-wheel Drive Elite Edition 7-seater" After purchasing 3 million three major insurance types, car damage insurance and compulsory traffic insurance, the first year premium is about 7700 yuan, and we continue to calculate the total cost of the old Highlander's three-year insurance with the same insurance discount, which is about 19250 yuan, an average of 6417 yuan per year. It can be seen that the Highlander hybrid is more expensive than the old Highlander, and the 2.5L car and boat tax is also more engaged, so the average annual premium also costs 666 yuan, which is within a reasonable range.
Maintenance cost survey
According to the maintenance manual, the first insurance time of Highland hybrid is 5000km or 3 months, and the maintenance interval after that is 10000km or 6 months, and the small maintenance needs to replace the oil and filter, and the cost is 751 yuan. The air conditioning filter is replaced every 20,000 km; the air filter element is replaced every 40,000 km. Based on three years of driving 60,000km, the total maintenance cost of highlander hybrid three years is 5771 yuan, and the average one year is about 1923 yuan.
The first warranty of the old Highlander is 5000km or 3 months, and the maintenance interval after that is 10000km or 6 months, the first two maintenance is free, and the small maintenance price is 702 yuan. The air conditioning filter is replaced every 20,000km at a price of 119 yuan; the spark plug is replaced every 60,000km at a price of 840 yuan. The brake fluid is replaced every 40,000km at a price of 306 yuan. We continue to use the average family to drive 60,000km for three years as the car cycle, and calculate the total maintenance cost of the old Highlander, which is about 5142 yuan, an average of 1714 yuan per year. It can be seen that the Highlander hybrid is more expensive than 600 yuan due to the larger displacement, but in general, it is still at the same level as the old Highlander, and it is still quite provincial as a medium-sized SUV.
Energy consumption survey
Highlander hybrid is equipped with a 2.5L hybrid system, the actual fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is 7.3L; the old Highlander is equipped with a 2.0T power, the actual 100 kilometers comprehensive fuel consumption is 11L. Moreover, Highlander Hybrid can use cheaper No. 92 gasoline (current oil price 8 yuan / L), while the old Highlander needs to use No. 95 gasoline (current oil price 8.6 yuan / L).
Therefore, we calculate the fuel cost based on the three-year driving cycle of the average family of 60,000km, and the Highlander hybrid needs to cost 35,040 yuan, an average of 973 yuan per month; the old Highlander needs to spend 56,760 yuan, an average of 1,577 yuan per month.
Overall, highlander hybrid three-year oil costs are 21720 yuan cheaper than the old Highlander, an average of 7240 yuan cheaper per year, an average monthly saving of 603 yuan, the gap is still very obvious.
epilogue:
We add up the insurance cost, maintenance cost and energy consumption to calculate that the cost of the Highlander hybrid three-year driving of 60,000km is about 62,061 yuan, an average of about 20,687 yuan per year, and an average of about 1,724 yuan per month. The cost of the old Highlander car is about 81152 yuan, an average of about 27051 yuan per year, and an average of about 2254 yuan per month.
Through comparison, we can see that in three years, the cost of highlander hybrid vehicles is 19,091 yuan cheaper than that of the old highlander, and the average monthly saving is 530 yuan. Among them, the main gap comes from the oil cost, Highlander Hybrid In addition to the advantages of low fuel consumption, it can use cheaper No. 92 gasoline, which further opens up the gap with the old Highlander. More importantly, Highlander's hybrid fuel consumption advantage will increase as oil prices increase.