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.
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:
- Consumer Reports’ Top-Rated Hybrid Vehicles
- Best Hybrid Cars from Consumer Reports' Tests
- Toyota Dominates Consumer Reports’ Best Hybrid SUVs That Cost $35,000 to $45,000
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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