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.

Ford Escape Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $29,645 - $33,725
  • Invoice: $27,422 - $31,135
  • MPG: 34 City / 31 Hwy

#1
2009 Ford Escape Hybrid

Though the Escape Hybrid was officially redesigned in 2008, upgrades for this year have changed its performance significantly. Auto reviewers say the 2009 changes are for the ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:9.0
Performance:7.5
Exterior:NA
Interior:NA
Safety:9.9
Reliability:10.0
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $34,700 - $41,020
  • Invoice: $31,577 - $37,122
  • MPG: 27 City / 25 Hwy

#2
2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Redesigned last year, the Highlander Hybrid offers a spacious interior, smooth ride, and refined hybrid powertrain. However, some feel its price is too steep compared to the ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.9
Performance:8.5
Exterior:6.9
Interior:8.1
Safety:9.7
Reliability:10.0
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $50,455 - $53,260
  • Invoice: $47,428 - $50,064
  • MPG: 21 City / 22 Hwy

#3
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid attempts to let buyers have it all: full-size SUV capability with lower emissions and fewer trips to the gas station. Along with ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.5
Performance:8.1
Exterior:8.4
Interior:8.9
Safety:9.9
Reliability:7.0
GMC Yukon Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $50,920 - $53,730
  • Invoice: $47,865 - $50,506
  • MPG: 21 City / 22 Hwy

#3
2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid

The GMC Yukon Hybrid seats eight, can tow more than 6,000 pounds and gets up to 21 mpg in city driving. However, consumers who don't need full-size ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.5
Performance:8.6
Exterior:8.2
Interior:8.0
Safety:9.9
Reliability:6.0
Lexus RX 450h Image
  • MSRP: $41,660 - $43,250
  • Invoice: $37,909 - $39,357
  • MPG: 32 (Est) City / 28 (Est) Hwy

#5
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:8.4
Performance:8.3
Exterior:8.0
Interior:8.8
Safety:NA
Reliability:NA
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $73,135 - $75,685
  • Invoice: $68,016 - $70,387
  • MPG: 20 City / 21 Hwy

#6
2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is a competent but expensive choice for SUV buyers who want full-size SUV capability and a luxurious interior while attempting to save on ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.3
Performance:8.0
Exterior:9.1
Interior:8.0
Safety:9.9
Reliability:7.0
Mercury Mariner Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: $30,090 - $31,840
  • Invoice: $27,852 - $29,444
  • MPG: 34 City / 31 Hwy

#7
2009 Mercury Mariner Hybrid

The Mariner Hybrid offers excellent fuel economy, elegant exterior styling and an attractive interior. For 2009, it gets performance improvements including a new engine.

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.9
Performance:6.7
Exterior:8.0
Interior:8.4
Safety:9.9
Reliability:7.0
Saturn VUE Hybrid Image
  • MSRP: NA
  • Invoice: NA
  • MPG: 25 City / 32 Hwy

#8
2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid

The VUE Hybrid is a green SUV that offers decent gas mileage at an affordable sticker price. Though not as fuel-efficient as some other hybrids, a new ...

U.S.News Scores
Overall:7.0
Performance:6.7
Exterior:7.9
Interior:6.5
Safety:9.9
Reliability:4.0

Unranked: Hybrid SUVs

Our rankings are based on analysis of third party reviews. Sometimes, we are unable to find enough reviews to publish a definitive ranking. Please check back later, as we are constantly updating our reviews.

Ford Escape Hybrid Image

2010 Ford Escape Hybrid

MSRP: NA | Invoice: NA | MPG: NA