SUV Rankings: Hybrid SUVs
Ranking of hybrid SUVs and crossovers, generally priced $20,000 to $35,000. Lexus RX Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid and more. Rankings based on an in-depth analysis by U.S. News editors of all published auto ratings, reviews and test drives.
- MSRP: $42,685 - $44,275
- Invoice: $38,841 - $40,289
- Avg. Paid: $41,442 - $43,072
- MPG: 32 City / 28 Hwy
#1
2010 Lexus RX 450h
For 2010, Lexus has redesigned its RX Hybrid crossover and changed its moniker from 400h to 450h, marking the SUV's second generation. The new model doesn't represent ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 8.5 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 8.7 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
- MSRP: $51,185 - $61,345
- Invoice: $48,370 - $57,971
- Avg. Paid: $49,989 - $59,914
- MPG: 21 (2009) City / 22 (2009) Hwy
#2
2010 GMC Yukon Hybrid
Try doing all this in a Prius: The GMC Yukon Hybrid seats eight, can tow more than 6,000 pounds and gets up to 21 mpg in city ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $34,900 - $41,220
- Invoice: $31,759 - $37,303
- Avg. Paid: $34,016 - $40,027
- MPG: 27 City / 25 Hwy
#3
2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The Highlander Hybrid offers a spacious interior, smooth ride, and refined hybrid powertrain. However, even with excellent fuel economy, many reviewers say its steep price as compared ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.4 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 6.0 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | 9.3 |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $50,720 - $53,525
- Invoice: $47,930 - $50,581
- Avg. Paid: $50,415 - $53,049
- MPG: 21 (2009) City / 22 (2009) Hwy
#4
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
The Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid lets buyers who need full-size SUV capability go green -- even if it's only a very light shade. Buyers who want Prius-like fuel ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.4 |
| Interior: | 8.6 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $29,860 - $34,120
- Invoice: $27,738 - $31,615
- Avg. Paid: $29,304 - $33,482
- MPG: 34 City / 31 Hwy
#4
2010 Ford Escape Hybrid
Along with its Mercury Mariner Hybrid platform-mate, the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient SUV on the market. Most people expect that hybrid fuel economy ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 7.7 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $30,030 - $31,780
- Invoice: $27,847 - $29,439
- Avg. Paid: $29,861 - $31,647
- MPG: 34 City / 31 Hwy
#6
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
The Mariner Hybrid offers excellent fuel economy, elegant exterior styling and an attractive interior. Last year's model received modifications to smooth the transition between electric and engine-driven ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 6.7 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | 9.9 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $73,425 - $87,725
- Invoice: $68,652 - $82,023
- Avg. Paid: $71,798 - $80,618
- MPG: 21 City / 22 Hwy
#7
2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is a study in contradictions: a capable and luxurious full-size SUV that lets buyers save a some fuel.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.6 |
| Performance: | 7.8 |
| Exterior: | 9.1 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
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