Best Plug-In Hybrid Mid-Size SUVs

Hybrid vehicles come in many forms, from cars to pickup trucks, SUVs, MPVs, and even sports cars. Some models focus on fuel efficiency, while others use a combination of gasoline and electricity to significantly improve performance. Faced with so many hybrid models, it is not easy to distinguish which are just "not bad" and which are "first-class". Because of this, we have conducted a comprehensive test and evaluation of almost every hybrid model.

Car and Driver's ranking is based on the results of a large number of instrument tests we conduct on hundreds of cars every year, as well as the subjective feelings of professional editors in real driving environments. We select the best hybrid model based on approximately 200 data points, covering aspects such as acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, cost performance and driving pleasure. We are very strict about rankings because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of every car you care about.

Car and Driver's ranking is based on a large amount of instrument test data conducted on hundreds of vehicle models every year, as well as the subjective feelings gained by our senior editors during actual road driving. We selected the best plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size SUV from the two major categories: luxury and mainstream. The evaluation basis covered approximately 200 data points, including acceleration performance, handling performance, comfort, storage space, fuel efficiency, value for money and driving pleasure. We take rankings very seriously because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of all the details of your favorite model. All models on the list are equipped with plug-in hybrid systems, but the base prices listed may not apply to the PHEV version.