Hybrid Buying Guide

There are so many kinds of hybrids that it's hard to keep them all straight. Let Edmunds be your guide. We'll walk you through all the different kinds of hybrids and help get you to the right place.

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2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
2025 Honda CR-V Sport-L Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
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2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid View vehicle details
2025 Kia Sportage Hybrid View vehicle details
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2025 Hyundai Tucson View vehicle details
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  • driving 8.0
  • comfort 8.5
  • interior 8.5
  • technology 8.5
  • utility 9.0
  • mpg 8.0
  • value 8.0
  • wildcard 8.0
  • driving 8.0
  • comfort 8.5
  • interior 8.5
  • technology 8.5
  • utility 8.5
  • mpg 7.5
  • value 8.5
  • wildcard 8.0
  • driving 8.5
  • comfort 8.0
  • interior 8.5
  • technology 8.5
  • utility 8.0
  • mpg 7.5
  • value 7.5
  • wildcard 7.5
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