Experiencing The Hy-Life — 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Another “Short Shift†Review By Rex Roy Freelance Automotive Journalist For Hire Mark my words; you’re only seeing the tip of the hybrid iceberg. These days there are only a handful hybrids from a few manufacturers. More and better units are coming. To the trend-seeking reader, hybrids are “inâ€. After putting 2300 miles on one over the course of 10 days, we can tell you why you’d want to own one. And why not.