Best Hybrid SUVs for 2023 & 2024

Price: $159,995
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 73 MPGe combined

The BMW XM is the first model from the company's M performance sub-brand to use hybrid tech. Under the hood sits a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 paired to an electric motor, making a combined 644 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. While the design might not be to everyone's tastes, the well-appointed, unique interior should quell complaints from potential buyers.

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Price: $66,195
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 50 MPGe combined (est.)

Weirdly enough, BMW's best all-around products right now are its SUVs. That's doubly true for the hybrid version of the X5, the xDrive50e. It pairs a turbocharged inline-six with a single electric motor for an impressive 483 hp combined; as much as a brand-new Ford Mustang GT. Factor in the handsome design and slick, modern cabin, and you have yourself a winner on all fronts.

Here's our review of the X5 Hybrid

Price: $44,440
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 98 MPGe combined

The Toyota RAV4 is far from an enthusiast car, but we can't help but be intrigued by the plug-in hybrid variant, the RAV4 Prime. It makes a combined 302 hp thanks to an inline-four and two electric motors, allowing for a 0-60 sprint in the mid-5-second range—quick enough to out-sprint some entry-level sports cars. Sounds like a fun time to us.

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Price: $34,675
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 40 MPGe combined (est.)

The Honda CR-V got a revamp for the 2023 model year, with new looks and a brand-new interior that we love. The hybrid model is the pick of the range, with 204 hp and a combined fuel rating of 40 mpg. As far as "normal" crossovers go, you can't get much better than this.

Read our full review of the CR-V here

Price: $61,715
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 22 MPG combined

The Sequoia's only available drivetrain is Toyota's iForce MAX system, which combines a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6 to an electric motor between the engine and the 10-speed transmission. There's 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque to play with, plenty for hauling the kids and their gear to soccer practice. It's also enough to sprint to 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds.

Check out our review of the Sequoia

Price: $48,820
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 30 MPG combined (est.)

While the plug-in hybrid version of the Mazda CX-90 might not have the straight-six, we still prefer it over the non-plug-in model. It pairs an inline-four engine to an electric motor and a 17.8-kWh battery pack for 323 horses, plus 26 miles of all-electric range—enough to avoid using any gasoline during an average commute.

Read our CX-90 review here

Price: $73,095
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 58 MPGe combined

The Volvo XC90 has been on sale for a long time, but we haven't stopped loving it. The Recharge-branded hybrid model is a particularly attractive trim, delivering 455 hp thanks to a turbo-four and an electric motor. The XC90 Recharge is legitimately quick, able to sprint to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, enough to smoke real performance cars in a straight line.

Check out our XC90 Recharge road test

Price: $51,790
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 50 MPGe combined (est.)

A hybridized Jeep Wrangler sounds like a weird proposition, but in practice, it's the highlight of the range. The 4xe PHEV makes an impressive 375 hp, and thanks to a 17-kWh onboard battery, can go up to 25 miles on purely electric power. Not bad considering the SUV's blocky, anti-aerodynamic shape.

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Price: $93,350
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 25 MPG combined (est.)

Porsche's big Cayenne SUV has been given a big refresh for 2024, and the best choice for those who plan to use the SUV as a daily driver remains the E-Hybrid model. It combines the base Cayenne's turbocharged V-6 with an electric motor and a 20.6-kWh battery for 463 total horses, which is plenty for most daily-driver duties.

Here's what you need to know about the Cayenne

Price: $142,575
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 40 MPGe combined (est.)

The plug-in hybrid version of the 2024 Range Rover also happens to be the second most powerful trim available, just behind the top-tier SV model. While other big-power trims use a BMW-derived V-8, the P550e uses a straight-six combined to an electric motor for a combined 542 hp.

Read our review of the Range Rover here

Price: $200,025
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 46 MPGe combined

If you'd like your hybrid SUV experience to be as opulent as possible, Bentley has the vehicle for you: the Bentayga Hybrid. The 3.0-liter V-6 hybrid powertrain delivers 443 hp, which is more than enough for ferrying designer goods to and from stores and your home. Best of all, the hybrid is a no-cost option over the standard twin-turbo V-8.

Check out our test of the Bentayga Hybrid

Price: $55,595
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 27 MPG combined

The Ford Explorer has a myriad of drivetrains to choose from, and while we'd go for the hot-blooded, 400-hp ST every time, the hybrid powertrain is a close second. It combines a 3.3-liter V-6 to an electric motor for a combined 318 hp, allowing for up to 28 mpg on the highway (so long as you don't option AWD).

We also love the Explorer Timberline

Price: $37,545
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 76 MPGe combined

The Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid represents a great value, and not just because it can save you money on gas. It gets 226 hp thanks to a standard turbocharged engine, along with a six-speed automatic and included all-wheel-drive.

Read our review of the Santa Fe here

Price: $38,835
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 80 MPGe combined

The Hyundai Tucson's eye-catching design and 10 year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty aren't the only things it has going for it. The plug-in hybrid version is a legitimately great deal, with 33 miles of all-electric range thanks to an onboard 13.8-kWh battery pack.

Here's what you need to know about the Tucson

Price: $35,165
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 53 MPGe combined

If your lifestyle can't accept the full-on Kia Niro EV, don't worry, Kia also makes a plug-in hybrid version that offers more versatility in the same funky, cool package. It combines a 1.6-liter four-cylinder to an electric motor for 180 horses, sent to the front wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The Niro EV is one of the cheapest EVs you can own

Price: $51,315
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 79 MPGe combined

The Kia Sorento PHEV shares its 1.6-liter engine and six-speed automatic transmission with the normal Sorento Hybrid, but a more powerful electric motor means 261 hp on tap. There's also standard AWD and an estimated 32 miles of all-electric driving range.

Price: $36,015
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 39 MPG combined

No matter which trim of Toyota Venza you spring for, you're getting a hybrid powertrain. Specifically, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired to three electric motors (two for the front wheels, one for the rear wheels). Total output from the handsome SUV is 219 hp, enough for a 7.9-second rip to 60 mph.

You can also get this powertrain in the Toyota Crown

Price: $29,305
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 37 MPG combined (est.)

Need to keep your footprint small? Consider the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid. The subcompact SUV squeezes 196 hp from a 2.0-liter inline-four and three electric motors, resulting in standard all-wheel-drive and some seriously quick acceleration.

The Corolla Cross is one of our favorite subcompact SUVs

Price: $64,145
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 27 MPG combined

The Lexus RX is offered with two different available hybrid powertrains. No surprise, we're fans of the more powerful option in the RX500h. It pairs a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine to an electric motor to make 367 hp, enough to sprint the RX to 60 mph in under six seconds.

Read our review of the RX right here

Price: $38,070
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 90 MPGe combined

The latest Crosstrek hybrid is Subaru's first-ever plug-in, pairing a 2.0-liter boxer-four and two electric motors, which are powered by an 8.8-kWh battery pack in the rear. On a full charge that pack can deliver 17 miles of electric-only range, or help to supply 148 combined hp.

Here's why we like this version of the Crosstrek