One major bonus: The hybrids that automakers are building today are often better in nearly every way than their conventionally powered siblings.
Below we present the best hybrid SUVs that we’ve tested that cost less than $35,000, ranked by their Overall Score, which factors in road-test performance, owner satisfaction, predicted reliability, and safety. Overall Scores change over time as new information, such as reliability data, becomes available. The model pages always reflect our latest ratings.
All these models come standard with automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, AEB that operates at highway speeds, blind spot warning (BSW), and rear cross traffic warning (RCTW) unless noted otherwise. Most carry our Green Choice designation, which highlights the vehicles with the cleanest emissions.
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