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Best Used Hybrid SUVs for 2025

These are the best used hybrid SUVs by price and budget based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.

The best used hybrid SUV under $15k is the 2017 Kia Niro, with the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV being the best used hybrid SUV under $20k. The 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid ranks #1 for the best used hybrid SUVs under $25k.

The best used hybrid SUV under $30k is the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which is also the best used hybrid SUV under $35k. Topping the list for the best used hybrid SUVs under $40k is the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which is also the best used hybrid SUV under $45k.

The best used hybrid SUV under $50k is the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, with the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid) being the best used hybrid SUV under $55k.

Finding a practical SUV with excellent fuel economy is easier than ever these days. By combining the spacious interiors of today’s crossovers with a hybrid powertrain, consumers can experience the smooth ride and roomy cargo space that have made SUVs so popular, while also enjoying increased fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. For buyers considering an electric car, but not quite ready to make the leap to an electric motor-only drivetrain, hybrid SUVs can be the perfect middle ground.

iSeeCars has identified the best used hybrid SUVs and ranked them below in various price ranges. These lists focus on mainstream used SUVs like the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, and Honda CR-V Hybrid. Shoppers seeking luxury hybrid SUVs with high mpg, like the BMW X3, Lexus RX 450h, Porsche Cayenne, and Volvo XC90, should check out our Best Used Luxury Hybrid SUVs under $40,000 page.

If buying an older model year hybrid has you wondering about the condition of its battery pack, remember that automotive regulations require all hybrid (and electric) cars to have an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty on their battery packs, providing new car-like protection on this expensive component.

If you’ve outgrown your aging sedan, and need the space of an SUV paired with a fuel-efficient drivetrain and updated infotainment system, a used hybrid SUV could be the perfect blend of functionality and value.

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How We Rank These Cars

iSeeCars Best Used Car Rankings are calculated based on the latest research by our data science team and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

We analyze data from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with the NHTSA's Safety Ratings to give you an unbiased guide to the best vehicles in each segment.

After being evaluated, vehicles with the highest average scores earn a spot in the iSeeCars Best Car Rankings. (No final score is given to vehicles missing a score in any of the categories, but scores for other categories are still shown.)

Vehicles are scored in three categories:

Reliability

The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.

Value Retention

The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.

Safety

The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).