12 Best Hybrid SUVs For 2024, Ranked

If you’re not ready to dive head first into the fully electric cars market, then you’re probably better suited with a hybrid electric vehicle. Furthermore, if you’re not quite sold on a smaller hybrid sedan and need something with a little more wiggle room, then you’re probably considering an SUV with a hybrid powertrain. With more and more automakers offering this kind of combination, your choices are becoming unbound with choices from compact to mid-size and standard to luxury vehicles. As you’ll see from this list, Toyota/Lexus currently dominates this side of the market when it comes to hybrid electric vehicles, but as time rolls on, you’ll start to see more automakers dipping their proverbial toes into HEVs as well.

How we got our model selections: HotCars analyzed new luxury SUVs for 2023 and 2024 model years only.

Ratings were awarded in three key categories: Starting MSRP, combined MPG (Fueleconomy.gov), and reliability (J.D. Power Quality & Reliability scores). We used a combined average from each of the categories to determine our HotCars Rating and sort these luxury SUVs in order from least to highest rated model.

Additional information, such as estimated maintenance costs during the first 10 Years (CarEdge) and recalls (NHTSA), were added for reference but not factored into the ratings.

Best Luxury SUVs: Scoring Methodology

12 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: 9.5/10

2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid Ratings

Here’s how our team rated the 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid in three key categories:

It’s surprising that they put a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder in such a small package. It packs a large punch too, at 196 horsepower and packs an even greater punch, with the XSE coming out to be under $35k. All that car and you get 66 cubic feet of storage maximum? That’s a steal.

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• J.D. Power Quality & Reliability Score: N/A
• Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years: $4,087
• Recalls: 0

11 2024 Ford Escape Hybrid: 9.5/10

2024 Escape Hybrid Ratings

Here’s how our team rated the 2024 Escape Hybrid in three key categories:

Nearly 550 miles of range in one single tank of gas for the Escape Hybrid is rather impressive. You’ll be paying for it too, with a smaller output (even with a bigger 2.5-Liter 4-cylinder) and a $33,000 starting price. It definitely has one of the highest combined MPGs. Regardless, it’s a handsome looking vehicle.

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• J.D. Power Quality & Reliability Score: N/A
• Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years: $8,721
• Recalls: 0

10 2024 Kia Niro Hybrid: 9.3/10

2024 Niro Hybrid Ratings

Here’s how our team rated the 2024 Niro Hybrid in three key categories:

The Kia Niro got a funky redesign for the 2023 model year. It’s hard to believe this is a standard vehicle with all the options at the price point from a power liftgate to an optional Harman Kardan Premium Sound System. All of that plus 53 combined MPG goes some way to explain how the Kia Niro scored so highly on our list.

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• J.D. Power Quality & Reliability Score: 79
• Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years: $8,442
• Recalls: N/A

9 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: 9/10

2024 Tucson Hybrid Ratings

Here’s how our team rated the 2024 Tucson Hybrid in three key categories:

The Tucson strikes gold with the Hybrid version of the super popular SUV. Now coming in an N Line option that offers a bit of a sportier edge. The impressively powered and equally impressively capable Tucson offers some of the best in class Hybrid capabilities, especially with 38 combined MPG.

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• J.D. Power Quality & Reliability Score: N/A
• Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years: $7,951
• Recalls: 2

8 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: 9/10

2024 Santa Fe Hybrid Ratings

Here’s how our team rated the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid in three key categories:

The Santa Fe is fully redesigned for the 2024 model year, and it looks nothing like it’s predecessor. Powered by a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine, the Santa Fe Hybrid has some impressive output for such a small engine. Equally impressive is the decent-sized third-row seating and gorgeous new cabin.

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• J.D. Power Quality & Reliability Score: 81
• Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years: $8,056
• Recalls: 0

7 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid: 9/10

2024 CR-V Hybrid Ratings

Here’s how our team rated the 2024 CR-V Hybrid in three key categories:

One of the highest selling crossover SUVs on the market gets even better with a Hybrid powertrain option. The all-wheel drive drivetrain elicits even more MPG compared to the front-wheel counterpart. The interior follows the Civic’s honeycomb design language, and is quite spacious.

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• J.D. Power Quality & Reliability Score: N/A
• Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years: $7,155
• Recalls: 0

6 2024 Lexus UX 300h: 9/10

2024 UX 300h Ratings

Here’s how our team rated the 2024 UX 300h in three key categories:

UX Stands for “Urban Crossover” and with a turning radius of 17 feet, it stands by that name. Hybrids do best in an urban environment and with 43 MPG, the UX slays the competition. 17 cubic feet of trunk space is a bit sparse, but at least it’s got attractive styling.

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• J.D. Power Quality & Reliability Score: 80
• Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years: $7,786
• Recalls: 0

5 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: 8.7/10

2024 RAV4 Hybrid Ratings

Here’s how our team rated the 2024 RAV4 Hybrid in three key categories:

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is probably the most sought after on this list. It also won Hot Car’s best Compact SUV for 2024. Surprising capability and actual off-road prowess with the Woodland Edition has this plucky compact SUV has you saving gas and cutting through trails.

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Reliability & Maintenance

• J.D. Power Quality & Reliability Score: 78
• Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years: $5,531
• Recalls: 0

4 2024 Toyota Venza: 8.7/10

2024 Venza Ratings

Here’s how our team rated the 2024 Venza in three key categories:

Get it while you can, as this is the last year of the Toyota Venza to be replaced by the Crown Signia. We still think it’s a great bang for your buck. The Venza is purely hybrid and comes with a 2.5-Liter 4-cylinder and standard all-wheel drive. The Nightshade Edition comes with smart contrasting details, such as black alloy wheels as standard.

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• J.D. Power Quality & Reliability Score: 80
• Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years: $5,652
• Recalls: 0

3 2024 Lexus NX 350h: 8.7/10

2024 NX Hybrid Ratings

Here’s how our team rated the 2024 NX 350h in three key categories:

The Lexus NX 350h comes with an all-wheel drive drivetrain and boasts a respectable 0 to 60 time of 7.2 seconds. What’s better than respectable is the impressive 39 combined MPG. The newest NXs come with Lexus’ most up-to-date interiors and plush cabin offerings.

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Reliability & Maintenance

• J.D. Power Quality & Reliability Score: 83
• Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years: $7,136
• Recalls: 0

2 2024 Lexus RX 350h: 8.3/10

2024 RX 350h Ratings

Here’s how our team rated the 2024 RX 350h in three key categories:

After a much-needed redesign for the 2023 model year, the RX 350h gets 36 MPG combined and standard all-wheel drive. Super luxurious interior and an optional 14-inch infotainment system make the RX really desirable, especially with a starting price of $52,100.

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Reliability & Maintenance

• J.D. Power Quality & Reliability Score: 83
• Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years: $7,398
• Recalls: 0

1 2024 Lexus TX 500h F Sport Performance: 6.5/10

2024 TX 500h F Sport Performance Ratings

Here’s how our team rated the 2024 TX 500h F Sport Performance in three key categories:

The TX is all-new for 2024, and it’s coming in hot with a bevy of super-luxury features. Not only does it have a human-sized third row seat, but the Luxury also comes with a Mark Levinson high-fi sound system. You will be paying for it too, with a starting price of over $70,000.

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Reliability & Maintenance

• J.D. Power Quality & Reliability Score: N/A
• Est. Maintenance Costs During First 10 Years: $7,786
• Recalls: 0

Sources: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, JD Power, Fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA, CarEdge