Best Hybrid SUVs under $70k
1.GWM Tank 300
8.3
2 badges available
$46,990 - $60,990*MRLP
What we love
What we don't
2.Toyota RAV4
8.3
5 badges available
$39,760 - $58,360*MRLP
What we love
- -Impressive fuel efficiency
- -Easy handling instils driver confidence
- -Practical, no-frills car that’s hard to fault
What we don't
- -Lengthy wait times
- -No 360-degree camera
- -Frustratingly slow power tailgate operation
3.Toyota Kluger
7.9
3 badges available
$51,790 - $80,230*MRLP
What we love
- -Interior is practical – and looks good
- -Affordable servicing costs for a car of this size
- -Thoughtful touches such as wide-opening boot and doors
What we don't
- -The highest spec is costly
- -It's not the most stylish car
- -Could do with ISOFIX in the third row to be truly family-friendly
4.Honda CR-V
7.8
2 badges available
$43,900 - $59,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Dirt-cheap servicing program
- -Smooth hand-off between petrol and electric power
- -Sharp driving character
What we don't
- -Missing key spec inclusions
- -Limited head room in second row
- -Hybrid powertrain locked to flagship specification
5.Lexus NX
7.8
4 badges available
$62,275 - $90,948*MRLP
What we love
- -Cabin execution and quality are excellent
- -Extensive list of standard features
- -New infotainment makes a huge difference
What we don't
- -Second row a little tight for tall occupants
- -Run-flat tyres not our preference
- -Engine is efficient, but could use a little more punch
6.Nissan X-TRAIL
7.8
5 badges available
$37,250 - $58,490*MRLP
What we love
- -Smooth EV-like acceleration
- -Minimal compromise in the switch to hybrid
- -Impressively light fuel consumption
What we don't
- -Gruff petrol generator
- -Missing some basic equipment
- -Compromised Divide and Hide boot organiser
7.Toyota Corolla Cross
7.8
3 badges available
$33,980 - $50,030*MRLP
What we love
- -Well-equipped for the price
- -Powertrain is economical and willing
- -Rides rougher roads with aplomb
What we don't
- -Boot is on the small side
- -Cabin needs more storage options
- -Petrol engine can become thrashy when pushed
8.Hyundai Kona
7.7
4 badges available
$32,000 - $68,000*MRLP
What we love
- -Fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain
- -Head-turning looks
- -Very practical for a small SUV
What we don't
- -Sporty looks at odds with unsporting dynamics
- -Price puts it above some (smaller) electric cars
- -Expensive to service
9.Ford Escape
7.6
1 badge available
$54,940 - $54,940*MRLP
What we love
- -Capable of genuinely good fuel economy
- -Powertrain is smooth and refined
- -Good combination of ride quality and handling ability
What we don't
- -$15,000 surcharge for the hybrid powertrain
- -Interior not as special as the competition
- -No bag or storage spot for the charging cable
10.Honda ZR-V
7.6
4 badges available
$39,500 - $54,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Smooth and perky hybrid system
- -Excellent real-world fuel efficiency
- -Intuitive interior technology
What we don't
- -Steep $6400 price premium for hybrid over petrol version
- -High floor in rear seats, small boot
- -Likely four-star safety rating
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* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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