Hybrids

Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs

Hybrid vehicles come in many forms, from cars to pickup trucks, SUVs, MPVs, and even sports cars. Some models focus on saving energy and fuel efficiency, while others use hybrid oil-electric systems to significantly improve performance. Faced with so many hybrid models, it is not easy to distinguish which ones are just "not bad" and which ones are truly excellent. Therefore, we have conducted comprehensive testing and evaluation of almost all hybrid models.

Car and Driver's rankings are based on the results of extensive instrument testing of hundreds of vehicles every year, as well as the subjective feelings our professional editors have in actual driving. We select the best hybrid car based on approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, cost performance and driving pleasure. We take rankings very seriously because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of all the models you are interested in.

How We Rank

If you are looking for a small hybrid or plug-in hybrid SUV that is easy to park and flexible to handle, these models are your options in the compact SUV segment. Car and Driver's ranking is based on the extensive instrument test results we conduct on more than 400 vehicle models every year, as well as the true subjective feelings our senior editors gain from actual road driving. We ranked the best compact hybrid SUVs based on approximately 200 data points, covering acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value for money and driving pleasure. We take rankings very seriously because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of every model you are interested in.

Comparison List

Ranked Vehicles

3 vehicles with expert scores, representative pricing, and powertrain details.

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