The 11 best hybrid SUVs to save you money on gas in 2022

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Tim LevinAug 6, 2022, 20:41 IST
The 11 best hybrid SUVs to save you money on gas in 2022

The 11 hybrid SUVs with the best gas mileage all get at least 34 mpg combined.Kia

  • High gas prices have pushed more people than ever to consider electric and hybrid cars.
  • We identified the best hybrid SUVs you can by new in 2022.
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Frustratingly high gas prices appear to be on the downswing, but Americans are still experiencing plenty of pain at the pump.

Frustratingly high gas prices appear to be on the downswing, but Americans are still experiencing plenty of pain at the pump.
Gas prices have hit many record highs in 2022.twity1/Getty Images

The national average cost of a gallon of regular gas is hovering above $4.

The national average cost of a gallon of regular gas is hovering above $4.
Gas prices are at their highest on record, exceeding $6 in California.Rich Pedroncelli/AP

Source: AAA

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The sticker shock has pushed more consumers to consider making the switch to a lower-emission vehicle.

The sticker shock has pushed more consumers to consider making the switch to a lower-emission vehicle.
A man sends a picture of gas prices to friends while pumping gas on June 9, 2022 in Houston, Texas.Brandon Bell/Getty Images

We ranked the best new hybrid SUVs based on their combined fuel economy ratings from the Environmental Protection Agency.

We ranked the best new hybrid SUVs based on their combined fuel economy ratings from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Gas prices are displayed at a gas station in Inglewood, Calif., Thursday, March 10, 2022.Ashley Landis/AP Photo

Source: EPA

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We've also listed the EPA's estimates for annual fuel cost and five-year fuel savings for each vehicle. The agency assumes 15,000 miles driven per year and compares models to the average vehicle, which gets 27 mpg.

We've also listed the EPA's estimates for annual fuel cost and five-year fuel savings for each vehicle. The agency assumes 15,000 miles driven per year and compares models to the average vehicle, which gets 27 mpg.
Bottlenecks at oil refineries have sent gas prices surging.Al Seib/Getty Images

Read more: Hybrid cars are an affordable way to save on gas without going fully electric. These 15 models have the best mileage.

This list includes only traditional hybrids, not plug-in hybrids, which have bigger batteries and can travel farther using electricity alone. See the list:

This list includes only traditional hybrids, not plug-in hybrids, which have bigger batteries and can travel farther using electricity alone. See the list:
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE.Tim Levin/Insider

Read more: Plug-in hybrids may be your best weapon against high gas prices. These 12 models can save you the most money.

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11. 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

11. 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid.Hyundai

Fuel economy (city/highway/combined): 36/31/34 mpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,850

Five-year fuel savings: $2,500

Price: ~$35,000

10. 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

10. 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.Toyota

Fuel economy (city/highway/combined): 36/35/36 mpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,750

Five-year fuel savings: $3,000

Price: $39,555

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9. 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid

9. 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid
The 2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid.Kia

Fuel economy (city/highway/combined): 39/35/37 mpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,700

Five-year fuel savings: $3,250

Price: ~$35,000

Read more: The 10 cheapest electric cars you can buy in 2022 from the Nissan Leaf to Ford F-150 Lightning

8. 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

8. 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.Hyundai

Fuel economy (city/highway/combined): 38/38/38 mpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,650

Five-year fuel savings: $3,500

Price: ~$30,000

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7. 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid

7. 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda CR-V Hybrid.Honda

Fuel economy (city/highway/combined): 40/35/38 mpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,650

Five-year fuel savings: $3,500

Price: $32,010

6. 2022 Toyota Venza

6. 2022 Toyota Venza
The 2022 Toyota Venza.Toyota

Fuel economy (city/highway/combined): 40/37/39 mpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,600

Five-year fuel savings: $3,750

Price: $33,240

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5. 2022 Lexus NX 350h

5. 2022 Lexus NX 350h
The 2022 Lexus NX 350h.Lexus

Fuel economy (city/highway/combined): 41/37/39 mpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,950

Five-year fuel savings: $2,000

Price: $42,700

4. 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

4. 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.Toyota

Fuel economy (city/highway/combined): 41/38/40 mpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,550

Five-year fuel savings: $4,000

Price: $29,575

Read more: A road trip in Toyota's RAV4 Prime showed me plug-in hybrids perfectly mix the benefits of electric cars with the practicality of gas

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3. 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid

3. 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid
The 2022 Ford Escape.Ford

Fuel economy (city/highway/combined): 44/37/41 mpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,550

Five-year fuel savings: $4,000

Price: $30,185

2. 2023 Lexus UX 250h

2. 2023 Lexus UX 250h
The Lexus UX 250h.Alanis King

Fuel economy (city/highway/combined): 43/41/42 mpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,500

Five-year fuel savings: $4,250

Price: $35,850

Read more: The 15 longest-range electric cars you can buy in 2022 from Kia, Tesla, Ford and more

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1. 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

1. 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid.Kia

Fuel economy (city/highway/combined): 42/44/43 mpg

Annual fuel cost: $1,450

Five-year fuel savings: $4,500

Price: $27,290

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