For the first time, every winner on the testing group’s annual award list can be had with a hybrid, plug-in or fully electric powertrain. The picks, announced in early February, span small cars to full-size pickups. Here are ten winners, each with the test result or praise behind its selection.
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1. Honda Civic: Small Car Standout
Named the small-car winner, the Civic Hybrid achieved 44 mpg overall in the group’s own testing, up from 33 mpg.
The jump is large for a compact car and shows what a hybrid system can do for a model buyers already know well. For commuters and long-distance drivers alike, fuel savings of that scale accumulate quickly, which strengthens the case for the electrified version. Buyers shopping that category should still compare trims, because the figure applies to the specific hybrid configuration the group tested.
2. Toyota Camry: Hybrid-Only Midsizer
The midsized-car winner is now sold exclusively as a hybrid, and it hit a superb 48 mpg overall in the group’s published test results.
Selling only one powertrain is a notable step for a nameplate with a long gas-engine history. Shoppers no longer weigh a hybrid premium, because the choice is made for them, and the efficiency figure is the highest quoted anywhere on this page. For anyone replacing an older sedan, the result offers a concrete benchmark for what modern hybrid engineering can deliver in everyday driving.
3. Subaru Crosstrek: Subcompact SUV Winner
Named the Best Subcompact SUV for 2026, it sits on a list where every pick is hybrid, available as a hybrid, or electric, WPTV reported.
Its inclusion shows electrification reaching the entry end of the SUV market, not only luxury and large models. The wording matters, though: the label covers availability, so gas versions of several winners are still sold alongside the electrified ones. That context is useful for shoppers worried that an electrified badge means a narrow selection, since the list still includes familiar names across several price levels.
4. Subaru Forester: Roomy and Easy to See
Praised for a ‘spacious interior, excellent outward visibility,’ ride quality, safety and a hybrid option, the compact SUV earned a nod in CarPro’s pick summary.
The hybrid option is what places it in this electrified field, and the praise reads as practical rather than flashy. It rewards buyers who value sightlines, comfort and everyday safety over raw performance or showy styling. Many owners will care more about those practical qualities than about the powertrain, and the hybrid simply makes a well-rounded vehicle more efficient.
5. Toyota Grand Highlander: Three-Row Hybrid Surprise
As the midsized SUV winner, its optional 245-hp hybrid matches the turbo’s acceleration while returning a stunning 35 mpg overall in the testers’ published figures.
Matching a turbo engine for speed while using less fuel removes the usual trade-off for families who need three rows of seats. The hybrid is optional, so the efficiency story depends entirely on which version a buyer chooses. For families that regularly fill every seat, that combination of space and economy is likely the main reason the model drew the group’s attention.
6. Lexus NX: Luxury Compact Hybrid
The luxury compact SUV pick achieved 38 mpg overall in its all-wheel-drive hybrid form, according to the group’s Top Picks list.
Reaching that number with all-wheel drive matters to shoppers in snowy regions who would otherwise accept a fuel penalty. Luxury badges usually raise price rather than efficiency, which makes this figure stand out among premium offerings. The pick therefore speaks to shoppers who want a premium badge without giving up the fuel savings seen elsewhere on this very list.
7. BMW X5: Luxury Midsizer Electrified
Chosen as the luxury midsized SUV, it was cited for a ‘high-quality interior, supportive seats and solid performance,’ with electrified versions available, as CarPro’s roundup relates.
Here electrification is an option layered on a conventional strength, which makes the entry read differently from the hybrid-first Camry. It shows the list rewards the whole lineup rather than a single powertrain, and that premium models count too. Prospective owners should check which powertrain a given trim carries, since the electrified versions are the ones that qualify the model here.
8. Ford Maverick: Small Pickup, Big Appeal
The small pickup winner was praised for affordability, practicality and city-friendly size, with a hybrid version available, CarPro’s summary of picks said.
Compact trucks became scarce for years, so a winner that pairs a modest footprint with a hybrid choice speaks to renewed demand. The praise centers on value and ease of use, qualities that matter more to urban owners than towing numbers. The result also hints that affordability and electrification are no longer opposites, even in a segment where price has traditionally decided most purchases.
9. Tesla Model Y: Lone Electric Pick
The group’s electric vehicle winner drew praise for performance, practicality and fast-charging access, along with ‘improved reliability compared with earlier model years,’ per the CarPro rundown.
The reliability quote is the key caveat: earlier years were weaker, and the improvement is described as relative. It is the designated electric pick, so every other winner leans on a hybrid route to qualify for the list. Shoppers weighing it against hybrids will still want to consider charging access at home and on the road before deciding, since fast-charging access is part of the praise.
10. Ford F-150: Full-Size Truck Pick
Named the Best Full-Sized Pickup Truck for 2026, it rounds out the first list in which all 10 picks are hybrid, available as a hybrid, or electric, according to a WPTV report.
Its place completes a sweep of segments, from small cars to full-size trucks. Because the criterion is availability, buyers can still choose a gas version, so the title does not mean every truck sold carries an electrified powertrain. Readers comparing the list with past years will notice the shift, since earlier winners often included purely gasoline-powered models in at least one category.
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