Best Hybrid 8-Seater SUVs
Want a hybrid SUV but need to carry lots of people? These are the few SUVs with hybrid powertrains that offer 8-passenger seating. Car and Driver‘s rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors’ subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the best hybrid 8-seater SUVs based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive.
Top Ranked Hybrid 8-Seater SUVs at a glance
1
2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$45,760
EPA MPG
29–31 combined
C/D SAYS: The mid-size 2026 Hyundai Palisade SUV Hybrid makes its debut sharing the same all-new boxy styling and premium feature updates as the nonhybrid model. Learn More
2
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$46,505
EPA MPG
27–36 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid SUV is bigger inside than the standard Highlander and offers a satisfyingly strong powertrain not available on the shorter version. Learn More
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3
2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$49,290
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Toyota Highlander SUV is a reasonable value for families needing van-like space—a straightforward, restrained, tool for the job. Learn More
4
2026 Toyota Sequoia
7.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$66,920
EPA MPG
20–22 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Toyota Sequoia SUV offers good space in the first two rows but can't quite match the utility of other full-size SUVs. Learn More
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