Discover the Best Hybrid SUVs in Australia

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Australia’s hybrid SUV market is constantly expanding, with many drawn to the promise of exceptional combined fuel consumption, affordable entry prices, and an EV-like driving experience without the usual range anxiety. 

As more hybrid SUV options enter the market, it can be difficult to know which cars offer genuinely good value, and which cars don’t. 

That’s why Chasing Cars has compiled a list of hybrid SUVs which offer a blend of excellent value, driving dynamics, and fuel consumption to help Aussies make an informed choice when buying their next hybrid SUV. 

Our top choices

MG ZS Hybrid+

Size: Small SUV

Price: From $30,990 drive-away

Claimed fuel consumption: 4.7 litres/100km

The MG ZS Hybrid+ is one of Australia’s cheapest plugless hybrids, and is the cheapest car that appears on this list. It is highly popular, and for good reason, snagging the title of Australia’s most popular small SUV in 2024, and second-most popular in 2025.

Despite its affordable entry price, the ZS has a potent 158kW/465Nm combined output, yet also a reasonable combined consumption figure of 4.7L/100km. The downside is that the engine requires premium petrol.

Some small-SUV rivals are better to drive than the ZS Hybrid+, some will claim better combined fuel economy figures, and some offer nice cabin presentation including sharper digital screens, but none can match the ZS’ sharp entry price. 

Read more: MG ZS Essence Hybrid+ 2025 review

Hyundai Kona Hybrid

Size: Small SUV

Price: From $36,950 before on-road costs

Claimed fuel consumption: 3.9 litres/100km

The Hyundai Kona is an incredibly versatile small SUV with a highly flexible platform. It spans three powertrains, offering petrol, hybrid, or fully electric power. It is this versatility, paired with solid packaging and refined dynamics, which helped the Kona take the position of Australia’s favourite small SUV in 2025.

The Kona Hybrid starts from $36,950, and claims an excellent combined fuel consumption of 3.9L/100km – nearly 1.0L/100km less than key rival the MG ZS Hybrid+. The flexibility to run on 91-octane only pushes the Kona further ahead of MG’s premium-powered drivetrain.

Producing a combined output of 104kW/265Nm, the Kona is not blisteringly fast, but its well calibrated drivetrain and noticeable torque boost from its electric motor help keep it out of trouble. 

Add in clever interior packaging, supple independent rear suspension and well-tuned driver safety aids, and it’s easy to see why the Kona Hybrid is highly regarded by the Chasing Cars team. 

Read more: Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2024 review

Toyota RAV4

Size: Medium SUV

Price: From $45,990 before on-road costs

Claimed fuel consumption: 4.8 litres/100km

A new, sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 is imminent, but the highly successful outgoing model impressed for fuel efficiency (and other aspects) for its entire lifecycle.

The new-generation RAV4 pairs a 2.5-litre ‘four with Toyota’s e-CVT and sophisticated series-parallel hybrid system, claiming a combined output of 143kW in both front- and all-wheel drive guise. Combined fuel consumption is quoted as a respectable 4.8L/100km when drinking 91-octane petrol.

Due in early April 2026, the sixth-gen RAV4 spans eight plugless hybrid grades, with a starting price of $45,990 for the entry GX FWD, and new price ceiling of $60,340 for the range topping Cruiser AWD.

Three additional plug-in hybrid grades join the range for the first time, priced from $58,840 and scaling to $66,340.

Read more on the outgoing fifth generation RAV4: Toyota RAV4 Cruiser Hybrid 2024 Review

Read more on the forthcoming sixth generation RAV4: Toyota RAV4 2026 review: Australian first drive

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Size: Medium SUV

Price: From $42,850 before on-road costs

Claimed fuel consumption: 4.9 litres/100km

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is still relatively new to the market. It usurped the beloved diesel Tucson to become Hyundai’s new marquee for mid-sized fuel economy, and quickly established itself as a worthy adversary to the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail and Honda CR-V e:HEV, with hybrid power quickly becoming Tucson buyers’ preferred powertrain choice.

The Tucson has consistently impressed Chasing Cars with its premium finish, wealth of standard features, outgoing-RAV4-rivalling fuel economy of 4.9L/100km on 91-octane, and amicable combined output of 172kW/367Nm.

Read more: Hyundai Tucson Elite N Line Hybrid long term review

Honda CR-V e:HEV

Size: Medium SUV

Price: From $49,900 drive-away

Claimed fuel consumption: 5.5 litres/100km

Honda’s e:HEV hybrid system is highly rated by Chasing Cars due to its excellent calibration, punchy performance, and great versatility that suits all driving environments. For 2026, the powertrain becomes more accessible to Australians.

The MY26 CR-V range now spans six variants – four of which are hybrid. No longer is e:HEV gatekept to the range-topping RS, nor is it restricted to front-wheel drive. Buying an e:HEV CR-V now costs $49,900 – $7000 cheaper than the RS’ MY25 starting price. 

While CR-V’s combined fuel consumption of 5.5L/100km can’t quite match key rivals Hyundai Tucson (4.9L/100km) and new Toyota RAV4 (4.8L/100km), it can match their ability to drink regular unleaded petrol. 

With a combined output of 152kW/335Nm, agile handling, and refined road manners, we feel that CR-V is the sporting vehicle of choice in this hybrid SUV list.

Read more: Honda CR-V Hybrid 2024 long term review

Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

Size: Large SUV

Price: From $57,650 before on-road costs

Claimed fuel consumption: 5.6 litres/100km

Serve up the cabin versatility of six or seven seats, generally good driving dynamics, a frugal claimed 5.6L/100km in Hybrid form, and an extremely competitive entry price which misses out on very few features, it’s perhaps little surprise the Hyundai Santa Fe took the title of Chasing Cars’ 2025 Car Of The Year. 

Toyota’s petrol-electric Kluger certainly looks expensive in comparison – priced from $62,410.

We prefer the 206kW/422Nm 2.5-litre turbo petrol option also available with the Santa Fe, though the Hybrid is the clear pick for buyers prioritising fuel consumption over performance.

Read more: Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Elite 2026 review

Other hybrid SUVs worth considering:

The above selections are our favourite self-charging hybrid SUVs across the small, medium, and large SUV categories, though the following petrol-electric models are also commendable vehicles:

• Nissan X-Trail ePower
• Hyundai Palisade
• Kia Sorento Hybrid
• Lexus RX350h
• Subaru Forester Hybrid