Best-selling Used Hybrid SUVs
Check out CarMax's best-selling used hybrid SUVs.
We've compiled the 10 most popular used hybrid SUVs with CarMax customers, covering a broad range of sizes and prices. Learn more about how we ranked our list.
1. Hyundai Kona
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Pros
Roomy interior for people and cargo
Many standard driver assist features
Available all-wheel drive on every trim
Cons
Underwhelming acceleration from base engine
Unsettled ride with soft suspension
Lackluster handling
2. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
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Pros
Excellent fuel economy estimates
Smooth ride
Good cargo capacity
Cons
Uncomfortable front seats
Mushy brake pedal
Unpleasant engine noise
3. Honda CR-V Hybrid
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Pros
Great cabin layout
Lots of storage space
Available AWD
Cons
Noisy at times
Sluggish, especially on hills
Limited in-cab storage
4. Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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Pros
Welcome hybrid fuel figures
Generously equipped with standard and available driver assistance
Pleasant ride experience
Cons
Tight third-row dimensions
Prominent engine noise at full power
Limited cargo space
5. Kia Niro
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Pros
Great seating and cargo space
Standard tech including wireless smartphone connectivity
Fuel-sipping powertrain
Cons
Just one engine, and it's a bit slow
Front-wheel drive only
Can have a rough ride depending on the surface
6. Hyundai Tucson
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Pros
Loaded with standard tech and driver assist features
A comfortable and quiet ride
Spacious and comfortable front seats
Cons
The base engine is sluggish off the line
Parking sensors are overly sensitive
Dashboard controls are touch-only
7. Toyota Venza Hybrid
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Pros
All-wheel drive comes standard
Handsome, premium interior
Quiet, gentle ride
Cons
Unimpressive cargo capacity
Noisy engine
Limited space for small items
8. Lexus RX 450h
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Pros
Plenty of rear passenger space
A quiet and comfortable interior
A capable hybrid powertrain
Cons
Trunk space is smaller than competitors
Touchpad infotainment controls are a distraction
Slower acceleration than most hybrids
9. Ford Escape Hybrid
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Pros
Useful hybrid powertrain setup
Responsive and enjoyable to drive
Spacious and comfortable seating
Cons
The second row doesn't fold flat
Interior finishing lacks finesse in places
10. Hyundai Santa Fe
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Pros
Comfortable and spacious cabin seats up to seven
User-friendly tech and plenty of driver assistance aids
Smart storage solutions throughout
Cons
Limited cargo space behind the third row
Visibility is impacted by large roof pillars and small rear window
Underwhelming real-world fuel economy
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How we ranked this list
To create our "Best Of" lists, our analysts looked at CarMax vehicle and sales data over a recent 6-month period, from December 2025 through May 2026. Looking back over a 6-month period allows for the highest sample size possible while also providing up-to-date pricing information. Some articles may include data points with lower sample sizes.
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