Ranking Hyundai Hybrid SUVs by Price: From Most Affordable to Most Expensive

Hybrid vehicles are frequently regarded as a bridge between traditional internal combustion engines and fully electric cars. Consequently, numerous manufacturers have significantly enhanced their hybrid car offerings. Interestingly, Hyundai has introduced only three hybrid and plug-in hybrid SUVs for 2024, each aiming to merge fuel efficiency with robust performance. The brand is recognized for its innovative technology and reliability, with these hybrid SUV models embodying this reputation fully.

A notable feature that distinguishes Hyundai from its rivals is its approach to pricing, making its vehicles accessible to a broad range of consumers. Buyers looking for hybrid SUVs or crossovers costing less than $40,000 will typically compare Hyundai vehicles with those from Kia, Mazda, and Toyota. If Hyundai appeals to you due to its outstanding reliability and leading warranty, or perhaps because of its stylish lineup, here are the hybrid SUVs from Hyundai available in 2024 and 2025, organized by price.

The prices listed are MSRP for the base model of each vehicle lineup and do not include additional options or destination fees. The cars are ranked from the least to the most expensive.

3 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Base Price: $33,115

The standard Hyundai Tucson has undergone a facelift for 2025, debuting earlier with a variety of updates and a refreshed look. Thankfully, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid follows suit, arriving with enhanced power, an upgraded interior, and a revamped exterior.

In 2024, the Tucson hybrid’s 1.6-liter engine delivered a total output of 226 horsepower, and this latest model sees a boost to 231 horsepower—an increase of just 5 horsepower, yet sufficient to propel this compact crossover efficiently. All hybrid models exclusively feature all-wheel drive.

Fuel efficiency varies within the Tucson lineup. Hyundai offers the base model, known as ‘Blue’, equipped with fewer features and smaller wheels to maximize efficiency. This variant achieves three miles per gallon more than the other models, making it an appealing choice for those prioritizing fuel economy without excessive spending. The 2025 model introduces new driving modes: in addition to Normal, Sport, and Snow modes, a ‘My Drive’ menu includes ‘Baby Mode’, which smooths driver input for a gentler driving experience. After testing the 2025 models, we found the hybrid variant to be the superior choice over the traditional internal combustion engine version.

The Tucson HEVs start at $33,115 for the Blue model and can exceed $40,000 for the top-tier Limited model.

* Excludes options and a destination fee of $1,395

2 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Base Price: $37,200

Next in line is the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, distinguishable by its robust and boxy design. It utilizes the same 1.6-liter hybrid engine found in the Tucson Hybrid. However, given the Santa Fe’s higher weight—approximately 600 pounds more than the heaviest Tucson hybrid model—its acceleration is not the most impressive. Our initial impressions of the new Santa Fe Hybrid indicate significant improvements over its predecessor.

The 1.6-liter hybrid engine specifications are identical to those of the Tucson, although fuel efficiency figures differ. The heavier Santa Fe Hybrid consumes slightly more fuel than its Tucson counterpart, yet the difference is minimal. The all-wheel-drive versions yield one mile per gallon less on the highway and combined cycles, recording EPA ratings of 35/34/34 mpg, while front-wheel-drive variants achieve 36/35/36 mpg. The towing capacity remains the same as the Tucson Hybrid, at 2,000 pounds.

One of the Santa Fe Hybrid’s strong points is its spacious interior. Its boxy shape provides ample headroom and legroom for passengers—41.1 inches of headroom in the front, and 40.6 inches in the second row. Rear-seat passengers receive 37.7 inches of headroom; however, with only 30 inches of legroom, comfort may be limited for adults on longer trips. Front and second-row occupants enjoy 44.4 inches and 41.5 inches of legroom, respectively.

Even though Santa Fe pricing is reasonable, opting for the top-spec Calligraphy edition with a few selections could easily push the cost above $50,000. It is noteworthy that the Calligraphy model exceeds the price of the 2025 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid’s top trim, which is currently the most expensive Hyundai hybrid SUV available (more details on this model follow).

* Excludes options and a destination fee of $1,395

1 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid

Base Price: $39,380

The most expensive hybrid SUV from Hyundai for 2024 and 2025 is the Tucson plug-in hybrid. It remains the only plug-in Hyundai SUV currently available. For 2025, it incorporates the latest updates seen across the Tucson range and comes with a price just below $40,000. It features the same engine as the standard Tucson hybrid but benefits from plug-in capabilities, providing an all-electric range of 32 miles. This increased price is justified by its higher outputs, as the plug-in hybrid is the most powerful Tucson available.

The boost in power is attributed to a high-output version of the 1.6-liter engine, combined with a more robust 72-kW electric motor—up from last year’s 66.9 kW unit. Additionally, it offers a larger 13.8-kWh battery pack compared to the standard hybrid. The manufacturer claims the battery can be fully recharged in under two hours with a Level 2 AC charger.

Despite its higher horsepower, the Tucson PHEV maintains impressive fuel efficiency, matching the gas mileage of the standard hybrid Tucson. It also receives an EPA equivalent rating of 77 MPGe. With its lighter weight and additional power, it is expected to be the quickest Hyundai hybrid available, achieving an estimated 0-60 mph time of approximately seven seconds. In terms of performance and economy, the priciest model on this Hyundai hybrid list represents the best overall value.

There are two trims in the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid lineup, with the following pricing:

* Excludes options and a destination fee of $1,395

Sources
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FuelEconomy.gov
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