The Tucson Hybrid’s interior is handsome and well appointed, offering a slightly more premium feel than some rivals.
An excellent warranty and a relatively low base price make it all the more compelling. The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is one of the latest hybrid SUVs to hit the market, and it immediately impressed with a comfortable ride, a spacious interior and loads of standard tech.
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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.
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. All-wheel drive - optional on most rivals - is standard here too. While it’s a bit more expensive than some of its competitors, the CR-V Hybrid comes well equipped with lots of standard tech and safety features. The Honda CR-V is one of Edmunds’ favorite small SUVs, and the fuel-efficient hybrid model is no different. Driver aids include blind-spot monitoring and lane departure mitigation. 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. The biggest drawback is the Escape’s cargo space, which is slightly less than what some rival small SUVs offer. As with some rivals, Ford also offers a plug-in hybrid variant with an estimated 37 miles of electric-only range. We also like the Ford’s available in-car tech and driver aids as well as the generally smooth ride quality.
Available with front- or all-wheel drive, the roomy and comfortable Escape Hybrid offers excellent fuel economy without sacrificing much in terms of performance. It’s also Edmunds’ current top-ranked hybrid SUV. The recently redesigned Ford Escape is a fine crossover SUV, but it’s the Escape Hybrid that stands out in Ford’s lineup.