If you have been looking at used hybrid SUVs, you may be wondering which ones to investigate further. As with all types of vehicles, some choices naturally rise to the top. Learning more about the different options available is a great place to begin. These SUVs are in no particular order because every buyer has different needs that they will want to consider.
Factors to Consider
Deciding between different models of SUVs can be challenging. Start by determining the number of people that you need to haul regularly and their size. Then, take a look at the different cargo spaces available, and decide which size meets your needs the best. You can find hybrid SUVs at many different price points, so consider your budget. You will also want to consider the luxury options that are must-haves in your vehicle.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota RAV4 Hybrids from model years 2017 through 2019 get 40 miles per gallon. Depending on your driving habits, you can go up to 540 miles before stopping to refuel. If you often drive on wet or snowy highways, then you will especially want to consider this model because it has an electric motor dedicated to powering the rear wheels, so you get better traction. In addition to the two electric motors, this model has a 176 horsepower, 2.5-liter, inline 4-cylinder engine, providing a total of 219 horsepower.
There is more than 70 cubic feet of storage space, so you can easily haul most things in this Toyota SUV. There is a 6.1-inch touchscreen and a rearview camera, so drivers can easily operate this vehicle. You will love its power sunroof on beautiful days when you want to let the breeze into the vehicle.
BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid
Buyers looking for a compact SUV will want to consider the BMW X5 xDrive45e IPerformance Plug-in Hybrid. A 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine helps power this hybrid SUV. Drivers can expect to get about 40 miles on the battery alone.
The interior of this vehicle features a 20-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio unit. This vehicle’s ambient air system delivers up to eight different scents. On cool mornings, you will love the heated cup holder. With all seats in place, this vehicle offers 17.5 cubic feet of storage space.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
If you are looking for a three-row hybrid, consider the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. These all-wheel-drive vehicles get about 28 miles per gallon. You can choose a towing package allowing you to tow up to 3,800 pounds. There is 13.8-cubic-feet of space behind the third-row seat, and you can quickly increase the total cubic feet of available space by laying the second and third-row seats flat.
This vehicle received a five-star rating from the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA). One feature that you are sure to love is its rearview camera, which projects your intended course so that you cannot only see what is directly behind you but what may be there shortly. It comes with a 6.1-inch touchscreen and five USB charging ports.
Volvo XC90 Plug In Hybrid
If you are looking for a luxury SUV, then consider the Volvo XC90 Plug In Hybrid. When you start with a full gas tank and a full battery, you should be able to go about 380 miles. Expect to go about 17 miles on the battery alone. This option has a 2.0-liter, 400-horsepower engine offering 472 pounds-per-foot torque.
This mid-size SUV has a 9-inch touchscreen that defaults to a four-panel home screen showing navigation, phone and home screen and most recently used. You can utilize the Pilot Assist mode so that the vehicle does most of the steering for you. There are many built-in safety features, including a 360-degree camera, parking sensors, self-parking, pre-collision warning and brake, lane-keep assist and blind-spot monitoring.
Lexus RX 450h
The Lexus RX 450h may be the perfect luxury hybrid SUV. This all-wheel-drive SUV gets about 30 miles per gallon. This option has a powerful V6 engine in addition to its electric motors, so it provides 308 horsepower. There are many built-in safety features, including pre-collision warning, pedestrian detection emergency braking, lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control.
There is seating for five passengers in this luxury SUV. The Lexus Enform App Suite lets you remotely start this all-wheel-drive vehicle using your phone.
Acura MDX Sport Hybrid
A motor built into the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission helps launch the car forward from stops while also recapturing energy used during the braking process. Two different motors by the rear wheels help increase this vehicle’s available torque. Drivers can use this model’s Integrated Dynamic System to control the car’s suspension system based on their desires and road conditions. This vehicle features three rows of seats. A flip of a level allows drivers to lay the second-and-third-row seats flat to increase cargo space.
These vehicles represent the best value in the hybrid SUV market, so whatever SUV you are looking for, you can take comfort in the fact that these will satisfy all your needs.
Nissan Rogue Hybrid
The Nissan Rogue Hybrid offers plenty of room for five passengers, thanks to its second-row bench seat. It is powered by a 2.0-liter, inline 4-cylinder engine, one electric motor and a lithium battery. Both front-wheel and all-wheel-drive models are available. Many safety features come as standard equipment, including lane-departure warning, lane-change intervention, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear-automatic braking, rear parking sensors and automatic high beams.
One unique feature that you will love is that the tires chirp when you put the right amount of air in them so that you can throw away the tire gauge. If you live in a cooler climate, you will love the heated front seats. Two different models are available, with the upper one having leatherette seats.
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
There is not an alternator or conventional 12-volt starter on the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid. Instead, a 134-horsepower AC motor starts the vehicle while an air inverter on the battery handles other duties, such as engine operation and powering the infotainment system. Drivers can use a knob on the steering wheel to select between various suspension, engine, electric motor and transmission behaviors.
Buyers who like to pull big-boy toys or go camping will want to consider this vehicle as it can tow up to 7,716 pounds. It has a 12.3-inch high-resolution touchscreen. This vehicle comes with Porsche’s InnoDrive, which can look up to 1.8 miles ahead on your programmed navigation route to determine when you should accelerate, brake or perform other activities to maximize efficiency and make your ride smoother.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Plug-In Hybrid
A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, a 12-kilowatt-per-hour lithium-ion battery and two electric motors power the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Plug-In Hybrid. On average, this plug-in hybrid SUV gets 3 miles per gallon more than its non-hybrid counterpart. DC fast charging allows you to restore 80% of this vehicle’s power in 25 minutes.
There are between 62.8 and 66.6 cubic feet of total cargo space depending on if the vehicle has a sunroof. There is a 7-inch touchscreen in this option. Two different trim levels are available. The GT trim level has full-LED headlights, keyless access with push-button start, a power liftgate, sunroof, heated steering wheel, 360-degree camera and a 1,500-watt AC power supply with two outlets.
