Best Plug-In Hybrid Subcompact SUVs

Hybrid vehicles now come in many forms, from cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, MPVs, and even sports cars. Some models focus on fuel economy, while others rely on a combination of gasoline and electricity to significantly improve power performance. Among many hybrid models, it is not easy to distinguish which ones are just "not bad" and which ones are truly "outstanding". Therefore, we have conducted a comprehensive test and evaluation of almost every hybrid model.

Car and Driver's rankings are based on the results of extensive instrument testing of hundreds of vehicles each year, as well as the subjective feelings accumulated by the editorial team during actual driving. We selected the best hybrid car based on approximately 200 data points such as acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, cost performance and driving pleasure. We are strict about rankings because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of every car you are interested in.

The ranking of Car and Driver is based on two core bases: first, the large-scale instrument test data we conduct on hundreds of vehicle models every year, and the second, the subjective feelings accumulated by editorial experts in actual road driving. We select the best plug-in hybrid (PHEV) small SUVs from luxury and mainstream brands. The rankings are based on approximately 200 data indicators, covering acceleration performance, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, and cost performance. and fun to drive. We treat rankings extremely strictly because we want you to have a comprehensive understanding of each favorite model. The following models are all equipped with plug-in hybrid systems, but the base prices listed may not apply to their PHEV versions.