Best Hybrid Subcompact Luxury SUVs
Searching for a small hybrid or plug-in-hybrid SUV with a luxury badge? These are your choices in the subcompact size segment. 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 subcompact hybrid luxury SUVs based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.
Top Ranked Hybrid Subcompact Luxury SUVs at a glance
1
2026 Lexus NX Hybrid
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$45,470
EPA Est. Range
37 miles
C/D SAYS: While no one is about to call the Lexus NX Hybrid exciting, it does its job well as a bite-sized, handsome, and efficient subcompact luxury SUV. Learn More
2
2026 Lexus UX
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$38,250
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The 2026 Lexus UX300h delivers efficiency first and luxury second. Learn More
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