Most efficient hybrid standard SUVs, 2026 model year

For model year 2026 the data rates 25 hybrid standard SUVs. The most efficient is Jeep Cherokee Hybrid at 37 MPG combined and the least efficient is Audi RS Q8 at 16; the middle of the list sits at 23.

That is a spread of 21 MPG from first to last; the leader's rating is 2.3 times the last model's.

The largest step between neighbouring ranks comes after Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, 4th: the next model, Lexus TX Hybrid, is 7 MPG lower.

On annual fuel cost under the file's assumptions, Jeep Cherokee Hybrid is lowest at $1,800 and Audi RS Q8 highest at $5,150; the median is $3,550.

By make: Toyota (5), Audi (3), BMW (3), Land Rover (3), 7 more with 11 models in all.

Best combined rating of the most efficient hybrid standard SUVs for model year 2026.

All 25 models ranked

Annual fuel cost in the file is based on 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway driving, and the fuel prices that fueleconomy.gov published at the time of the release (the same prices for every model year).

Hybrid standard SUVs ranked by combined rating, model year 2026
Rank	Model	Make	Combined MPG	Annual fuel cost	CO2 g/mile	Versions
1	Jeep Cherokee Hybrid	Jeep	37	$1,800	241	1
2	Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid	Toyota	36	$1,850	246	3
3	Toyota Highlander Hybrid	Toyota	35	$1,900	253	2
4	Hyundai Palisade Hybrid	Hyundai	34	$1,950	258	3
5	Lexus TX Hybrid	Lexus	27	$3,050	322	1
6	Mazda CX-70 Hybrid	Mazda	25	$2,700	350	2
7	Mazda CX-90 Hybrid	Mazda	25	$2,700	358	2
8	BMW X5 Hybrid	BMW	25	$3,300	360	4
9	Volvo XC90 Hybrid	Volvo	24	$3,400	369	2
10	Toyota 4Runner Hybrid	Toyota	23	$2,900	380	2
11	BMW X6 Hybrid	BMW	23	$3,550	372	3
12	BMW X7 Hybrid	BMW	23	$3,550	387	3
13	Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Hybrid	Mercedes-Benz	23	$3,550	382	9
14	Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid	Toyota	23	$3,550	379	1
15	Toyota Sequoia Hybrid	Toyota	22	$3,050	395	4
16	Land Rover Range Rover Hybrid	Land Rover	22	$3,750	406	12
17	Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Hybrid	Mercedes-Benz	21	$3,900	428	4
18	Audi Q7 Hybrid	Audi	20	$4,100	442	1
19	Land Rover Defender Hybrid	Land Rover	20	$4,100	453	7
20	Lexus LX Hybrid	Lexus	20	$4,100	439	1
21	Audi Q8	Audi	19	$4,350	459	1
22	Genesis GV80 Hybrid	Genesis	19	$4,350	467	1
23	Land Rover Discovery Hybrid	Land Rover	19	$4,350	457	1
24	Mercedes-Benz G-Class Hybrid	Mercedes-Benz	18	$4,550	490	2
25	Audi RS Q8	Audi	16	$5,150	547	1

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Head-to-head comparisons

Each model is shown with its most efficient rated version. How the figures are prepared: methods and data.