Sports utility vehicles are all about combining comfort with practicality, which is something the largest hybrid SUVs do very well. Furthermore, they are able to counteract some of the drawbacks that vehicles this size often have to deal with, including poor fuel economy. They may cost more right off the bat, but they offer a high return on investment and great, along with loads of space for people and stuff, and respectable safety ratings, at least when they are built right. This is a list of the best and largest hybrid SUVs in the USA for 2025, including those from several luxury brands.
Vehicles are assigned a BuzzScore in relation to their direct segment competitors, and as such, vehicles in this list, while similarly scored, do not necessarily compete directly against one another. Find out more about how the BuzzScore ratings work here. These lists are continuously updated with the latest BuzzScores and vehicles as they become available.
Only mid-size and full-size SUVs have been considered in putting together this list. Furthermore, only conventional hybrids and plug-in hybrids qualify, not mild hybrids.
2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV
- MSRP
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$49,945
- Engine
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2.5L I4 PHEV
- Horsepower
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323 hp combined
2025 BMW X5 xDrive50e
- MSRP
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$73,100
- Engine
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3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 PHEV
- Horsepower
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483 hp
2025 Volvo XC90
- Base MSRP
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$58,450
- Engine
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2.0L Inline-4 Turbo (B5), 2.0L Inline-4 Twincharged (B6), 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo Hybrid (T8)
- Horsepower
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247-455 hp
Characteristics Of Mid- And Full-Size Hybrid SUVs
The US is awash with SUVs, but the best large hybrid SUV models have to tick a lot of boxes to be considered worth the extra money:
- They should have ample levels of passenger and cargo space
- They must exhibit impeccable safety ratings
- They need to get better fuel economy than equivalent gas-only models
- They should come with enough standard tech to warrant the higher price
What To Consider When Buying Large Hybrid SUVs
You have a fair amount of choice when it comes to buying a new vehicle, and since the SUV segment is one of the most popular in the world right now, you should carefully consider whether a big hybrid SUV is the right fit for your lifestyle and budget. For the roomiest, most spacious hybrid SUVs, here are some pros and cons you should know about.
Pros
- Superior levels of practicality
- Improved fuel economy
- High safety specification
- Decent list of standard features
- Comfortable, especially over long trips
- Often some degree of off-road capability
Cons
- More expensive than smaller models
- Higher weight affects gas mileage
- Large size can adversely affect drivability
