Here are 5 fuel-efficient hybrid SUVs you can buy today

Base price: $29,920

Available with front- or all-wheel drive, the comfortable Escape Hybrid offers excellent fuel economy without sacrificing performance. The in-car tech and driver aids and generally smooth ride quality are a plus. A plug-in hybrid variant is available, with an estimated 37 miles of electric-only range. The biggest drawback is slightly less cargo space than what some rivals offer.

Standard features on the base Escape Hybrid SE include dual-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Driver aids include blind-spot monitoring and lane-departure mitigation.

Base price: $29,975

The Toyota RAV4 hybrid version makes a better case for itself than the standard model. For only slightly more money than the standard RAV4, the hybrid offers significantly better fuel economy and quicker acceleration. It’s spacious and comfortable and comes standard with all-wheel drive. The RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid offers 42 miles of all-electric range on a full battery.

Toyota also comes with standard driver aids such as adaptive cruise control and lane-departure warning as well as features including LED headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Base price: $31,785

The Honda CR-V’s hybrid model is one of Edmunds’ favorite small SUVs. It comes well equipped with lots of standard tech and safety features. All-wheel drive — optional on most rivals — is standard here, too. Edmunds found the CR-V Hybrid comfortable and spacious, with many clever storage bins in the cabin for your phone, drinks and other small items.

Notable standard features on the base CR-V Hybrid EX include LED lighting, remote start, keyless entry and ignition, and driver aids such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring.

Base price: $30,235

One of the latest hybrid SUVs to hit the market, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid immediately impressed with a comfortable ride, a spacious interior and loads of standard tech, plus a compelling warranty. The interior offers a more premium feel than some rivals. All-wheel drive is available for drivers who need it, and Hyundai also offers a plug-in hybrid that allows for an estimated 32 miles of electric range. The biggest downside is slightly worse fuel economy than its rivals.

Standard features on the base Tucson’s Blue Hybrid trim level include roof rails, tinted rear windows, LED lighting, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.

Base price: $39,910

If you need more space than a small SUV, the three-row Toyota Highlander is well worth a look. Few full-size SUVs can match the Highlander Hybrid’s fuel economy, and the hybrid doesn’t cost significantly more than the standard model, making it all the more appealing.

The Highlander Hybrid is comfortable and well equipped from the get-go with standard features including LED headlights, a power liftgate, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as three-zone climate control. All-wheel drive is available as an option on all Highlander Hybrids.