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Best Hybrid SUVs for Less Than $35,000

Here’s the latest update toward choosing a great SUV that is both fuel-efficient and reliable with Consumer Reports new listing of the best Hybrid SUVs that cost less than $35,000.
Consumer Reports Selects These Hybrids Under $35,000

Updated New Hybrid SUV Selections

According to a recent Consumer Reports analysis of Hybrid vehicles, now more than ever it makes more sense to focus on buying a Hybrid over a gas-only vehicle due to that when it comes to not just fuel economy and reliable performance---but other automotive factors as well. In fact. When it comes to what owners expect in a new car, CR analysts state, “In nearly every case, the hybrid version is the better option” over its gas-only counterpart.

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That was the message in a recently updated recommendation on Hybrid vehicles Consumer Reports recently released list of their recommended top choice of Hybrid SUVs they found that offers stellar fuel economy along with everyday practicality priced under $35,000 today.

“Green Choice” Hybrids

When choosing this latest listing of Hybrids, CR analysts ranked them according to their “Overall Score” designation and those that qualify as being “Green Choices.”

Overall Scores are factored model-by-model for:

  • Road-test performance
  • Owner satisfaction
  • Predicted reliability and safety.

However, the importance of updates such as this one is that those Overall Scores do change over time as the latest info on factors such as reliability data and customer surveys become available. CR analysts assure consumers that following the links to their model pages, “…always reflect our latest ratings.”

For example, the Honda CR-V Hybrid 2023 was added to a past “Best Hybrid SUV” ranking from such new data, which shows the models are in flux with time and criteria selected.

In addition, those models that meet the “Green Choices” designation are those vehicles with the cleanest emissions ensuring that consumers can do their part for the environment when purchasing a new vehicle.

Best Hybrid SUVs

That said, here is a summary of the Hybrid SUV models that Consumer Reports rates, along with their price range, miles per gallon fuel efficiency, and current rating within their vehicle category type. Please note that prices listed may vary depending on location as well as the trims and options selected at a dealership.

1. Honda CR-V Hybrid 2023

Price Range:  $32,400 - $39,100

CR MPG:  Overall 35 / City 31 / Hwy 38 mpg

Rated #1 of 24 Compact SUVs

 

2. Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 2023

Price Range:  $31,350 - $44,760

CR MPG:  Overall 35 / City 29 / Hwy 40 mpg

Rated #4 of 24 Compact SUVs

 

3. Kia Sportage Hybrid 2023

Price Range:  $27,490 - $43,190

CR MPG:  Overall 36 / City 31 / Hwy 39 mpg

Rated #7 of 24 Compact SUVs

 

4. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2023

Price Range:  $28,275 - $39,530

CR MPG:  Overall 37 / City 32 / Hwy 41 mpg

Rated #9 of 24 Compact SUVs

 

5. Ford Escape Hybrid 2023

Price Range:  $28,000 - $40,500

CR MPG:  Overall 34 / City 30 / Hwy 38 mpg

Rated #15 of 24 Compact SUVs

 

For a more detailed breakdown of each model’s features, please visit the Consumer Reports website. Note that while access to some information requires a CR membership, the potential savings make it negligible in comparison when looking for the latest information to aid your car buying research.

And finally…

For additional CR Hybrid-related articles, here are a few select ones to consider:

Timothy Boyer is an automotive reporter based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily news and topics related to new and used cars and trucks.

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