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

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid. — The 11 hybrid SUVs with the best gas mileage all get at least 34 mpg combined.

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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.
The 11 models are ranked according to their combined fuel economy, as estimated by the EPA.

Frustratingly high gas prices appear to be on the downswing, but Americans are still experiencing plenty of pain at the pump.

high gas prices — Gas prices have hit many record highs in 2022.

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

Gas prices over the $6 dollar mark are displayed at a gas station in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, May 27, 2022. — Gas prices are at their highest on record, exceeding $6 in California.

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Source: AAA

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

Man takes photo of prices at a gas station. — A man sends a picture of gas prices to friends while pumping gas on June 9, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

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

Gas station California — Gas prices are displayed at a gas station in Inglewood, Calif., Thursday, March 10, 2022.

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Source: EPA

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.

US gas prices — Bottlenecks at oil refineries have sent gas prices surging.

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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:

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE plug-in hybrid SUV. — The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE.

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

11. 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

The 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

The 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV. — 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

9. 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid

The 2022 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

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV. — 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

7. 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid

2020 Honda CR V Hybrid — Honda CR-V Hybrid.

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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

The 2022 Toyota Venza hybrid SUV. — 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

5. 2022 Lexus NX 350h

The 2022 Lexus NX 350h hybrid SUV. — 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

The 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

3. 2022 Ford Escape Hybrid

The 2022 Ford Escape. — 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

A blue Lexus UX 250h. — The Lexus UX 250h.

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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

1. 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid

The 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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