For most buyers, the best pick is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. A 2026 buyers' guide from The Weekly Driver calls it the best overall hybrid SUV, citing 42 mpg combined with AWD and a starting price of $33,350. The newly redesigned model also comes in seven trims.
The best choice depends on what you need:
- Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: U.S. News ranks it as its top hybrid SUV for 2026 (score 9.4 of 10). It has 36 mpg with standard AWD and starts at $32,450.
- Subaru Forester Hybrid: Consumer Reports picked the regular Forester as its best compact SUV, and the hybrid version adds efficiency and quiet. It's a good fit if you want rugged AWD.
- Kia Telluride Hybrid: the best three-row option, with 35 mpg and plenty of cargo room. It starts around $46,490.
Test-drive two or three of these, and check their current prices and incentives, since they change often. Ratings differ between Edmunds, U.S. News and CarGurus, so compare the reviews too.
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