The Hybrid SUV is one of, if not the most popular style of personal vehicle on the market today. Manufacturers have included the SUV in the hybrid vehicle option field. Their ability to handle more passengers and cargo make them attractive to a large portion of the population.
Here is a sample of some of the least expensive Hybrid SUVs available;
Ford Escape Hybrid
Combining a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine with an 88-kilowatt electric motor, the Ford Hybrid system has been proven over time. Despite having a smaller gas tank than non-hybrid models, the front-wheel-drive Escape Hybrid has an EPA-estimated 582 miles of range between fill-ups, the most of any Escape. All-wheel drive is also available.
Honda CR-V Hybrid
The hybrid drivetrain pairs a 2.0-liter inline-four with two electric motors that combine for 212 horsepower. That’s 22 horses beyond the standard 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four that now powers all non-hybrid CR-Vs. The EPA rates the CR-V Hybrid at 40 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 38 mpg combined.
Kia Niro
The Kia Niro hybrid uses a 1.6-liter inline-four and an electric motor for a combined 139 horsepower. For just under $26,000, the Niro gets an EPA-estimated 49-mpg combined fuel-economy rating, the best for any hybrid sold today.
Lexus UX250h
The Lexus UX250h is a subcompact with minimal back-seat space and not much cargo room either. But it’s EPA rated at up to 42 mpg combined, making it the most fuel-efficient hybrid SUV on the list. The UX comes with a full breadth of active-safety features as standard equipment, which is rare in this price range.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The RAV4 Hybrid comes standard with all-wheel drive, add in its EPA rating of 40 mpg combined and it is one of the best values in the SUV field.
Hyundai Tucson
The Tucson comes standard with all-wheel drive and gets an EPA-estimated 37 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. That betters the regular 2.5-liter gas-powered Tucson by 13 and 7 mpg, respectively.