Hybrid powertrains have spread across nearly every corner of the SUV market, from compact crossovers to luxury-leaning wagons. Kelley Blue Book’s experts score them on a five-point scale, and the results mix familiar family picks with a few surprises. Here are fourteen of the hybrids from that list, ordered from the lowest rating to the highest.
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1. Toyota Crown Signia: Crown Signia Trails
The 2026 Toyota Crown Signia sits last in KBB’s hybrid SUV ranking at 4.1 out of 5, from $45,940. It is the lowest score among the fourteen vehicles gathered here.
The Signia is a crossover-wagon take on the Crown name, aimed at buyers who want something different from a standard SUV. The low rank in this list reflects a competitive field rather than a poor score. Buyers drawn to its styling can still weigh it against more conventional crossovers at similar money.
2. Toyota Land Cruiser: Land Cruiser Returns
Kelley Blue Book’s experts rate the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 out of 5, from a $59,095 starting price, as shown on its Land Cruiser rating page. It is the second-lowest score in the group.
The Land Cruiser name carries a long off-road reputation, and the hybrid version adds electrified efficiency to that heritage. The price makes it the costliest entry among the lowest scorers. Shoppers should read the score as competent rather than weak, since every vehicle here earned at least a four.
3. Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: Tucson Hybrid Value
Kelley Blue Book’s experts rate the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 4.4 out of 5, from a $34,050 starting price, according to the Tucson Hybrid listing. It is the first compact crossover to appear in this ranking.
The Tucson Hybrid targets shoppers who want a mainstream compact SUV with better fuel use. Its entry price sits well below the Land Cruiser’s, which makes the score gap easier to accept. For many households, that combination of price and rating is the whole appeal of the nameplate.
4. Subaru Forester Hybrid: Forester Goes Hybrid
Kelley Blue Book’s experts rate the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid 4.4 out of 5, from a $36,415 starting price, as listed on its Forester Hybrid page. It matches the Tucson Hybrid on score.
The Forester is a long-running Subaru compact SUV, and the hybrid adds a fuel-saving option to that formula. Note that the rating is for the 2025 model year rather than 2026. Shoppers who value all-weather capability will weigh that against competitors that cost a little less.
5. Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: Corolla Cross Climbs
Kelley Blue Book’s experts rate the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 4.5 out of 5, from a $30,845 starting price, per the Corolla Cross Hybrid page. That is the lowest starting price among all fourteen vehicles.
The Corolla Cross is a small crossover built for buyers who want an SUV’s seating height on a compact budget. A 4.5 score at that price makes it one of the stronger values in this list.
6. Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: CX-50 Adds Electric Help
Kelley Blue Book’s experts rate the 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid 4.5 out of 5, from a $36,245 starting price, according to the CX-50 Hybrid listing. It ties the Corolla Cross Hybrid on score.
The CX-50 is Mazda’s sportier-leaning compact crossover. The hybrid version gives drivers who like Mazda’s character an alternative to the more common Toyota and Honda options. Buyers who care about driving feel as much as fuel economy are the natural audience for this version, though cargo room is worth a test.
7. Kia Sportage Hybrid: Sportage Hybrid Rises
Kelley Blue Book’s experts rate the 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid 4.6 out of 5, from a $31,985 starting price, as shown on its Sportage Hybrid page. That is the second-lowest starting price in the group.
The Sportage Hybrid shows how a modest price can still land a score well into the upper half of the list. Compact-SUV shoppers on a tight budget have a clear reason to check it out.
8. Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid: Grand Highlander Stretches
Kelley Blue Book’s experts rate the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 4.6 out of 5, from a $46,705 starting price, per the Grand Highlander Hybrid page. It scores level with the Sportage Hybrid.
The Grand Highlander is the larger, roomier sibling of the Highlander, designed with families in mind. It brings a bigger body to a ranking otherwise dominated by compact and midsize crossovers. Shoppers with a growing family can read the rating as confirmation that the extra space does not come with a lower mark.
9. Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Highlander Hybrid Steady
Kelley Blue Book’s experts rate the 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4.6 out of 5, from a $49,115 starting price, according to the Highlander Hybrid listing. It shares a score with the Grand Highlander Hybrid.
The Highlander Hybrid is the established midsize family option in Toyota’s lineup. Its price is higher than its larger sibling’s, so shoppers deciding between the two should compare both before choosing. The practical takeaway is that the two Toyota three-row hybrids score alike, so seating needs and cost can decide the choice.
10. Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Santa Fe Hybrid Surges
Kelley Blue Book’s experts rate the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 4.7 out of 5, from a $38,000 starting price, as noted on its Santa Fe Hybrid page. It is the first entry to reach 4.7.
The Santa Fe Hybrid sits between the compact Tucson and the larger Palisade in Hyundai’s lineup. Its score and price put it near the best value in the middle of the ranking. Buyers who want a hybrid with a modern look and a high expert rating will find it a convenient shortlist addition.
11. Kia Sorento Hybrid: Sorento Hybrid Matches
Kelley Blue Book’s experts rate the 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid 4.7 out of 5, from a $40,385 starting price, per the Sorento Hybrid page. It equals the Santa Fe Hybrid on score, at a slightly higher price.
The Sorento is Kia’s midsize family SUV, and the hybrid version is a close cousin to Hyundai’s offering. The tie shows how closely the two Korean brands compete in this category. Families comparing the two can let cabin layout, dealer proximity and incentives break the tie rather than the score.
12. Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: Palisade Hybrid Tops 4.7
Kelley Blue Book’s experts rate the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid 4.7 out of 5, from a $45,760 starting price, as shown on its Palisade Hybrid listing. It is the third 4.7 score in a row.
The Palisade is Hyundai’s large three-row SUV, and the hybrid adds efficiency to a family-focused package. It sits just below the two leaders and costs less than the Highlander Hybrid. Large households looking for efficiency without moving up to a luxury badge have a strong reason to cross-shop it.
13. Kia Telluride Hybrid: Telluride Hybrid Debuts
The 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid ties for KBB’s top hybrid SUV score at 4.8 out of 5, from $48,035, according to its Telluride Hybrid page. It shares the highest rating in the table with one other model.
The Telluride name was already a favorite among three-row buyers, and the hybrid version extends that appeal. Shoppers wanting the most space in a top-scoring hybrid will find few close rivals here. The score and the starting price together place it among the more expensive entries in this table.
14. Honda CR-V Hybrid: CR-V Hybrid Shares the Top
The 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid shares KBB’s top hybrid SUV score of 4.8 out of 5, from $37,080 and 37 mpg combined, according to the CR-V Hybrid rating page. It costs about $11,000 less than the Telluride Hybrid it ties.
The CR-V is one of the best-known compact SUVs, and the hybrid version pairs a top expert score with a notably modest starting price. For shoppers who want a high mark without paying for a larger body, it makes a strong case.
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