Best Plug-In Hybrid 3-Row SUVs
There are many plug-in hybrid SUVs available, but only a few of them offer three rows of seats. 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 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 3-row SUVs from the luxury and mainstream categories 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. The models here all offer plug-in hybrid powertrains, but the listed base prices may not apply to the hybrid configuration.
Read about how we test and evaluate vehicles here.Top Ranked Plug-In Hybrid 3-Row SUVs at a glance

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C/D Rating:
9/102026
Volvo XC90 Hybrid

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C/D Rating:
8.5/102026
Lexus TX Hybrid

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C/D Rating:
8.5/102026
Mazda CX-90 Hybrid
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C/D SAYS: The 2026 Volvo XC90 T8 Hybrid SUV is still satisfying after many years thanks to important quality-of-life updates.
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C/D SAYS: The 2026 Lexus TX Hybrid is quick and spacious but feels almost pedestrian compared to some of its more opulent rivals.
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C/D SAYS: The 2026 Mazda CX-90 Hybrid brings the same refined interior and exterior styling as its gasoline sibling but provides 26 miles of electric-only range—and is quicker to 60 mph in the bargain.
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C/D SAYS: The 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid SUV takes the all-around practicality of the standard model and incorporates a choice of two fuel-sipping gas-electric powertrains.
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C/D SAYS: The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid is relatively competent and efficient but feels a little dated in the face of more modern competitors.
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C/D SAYS: The Rogue Hybrid is a new plug-in hybrid version of Nissan's compact SUV that's a twin of the Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid, only with different badges.
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