Best Hybrid SUVs

1.Land Rover Range Rover

8.9

Land Rover Range Rover
30 badges available

$226,806 - $403,554*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Effortless progress
  • -Amazing refinement
  • -Strong V8 performance
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What we don't

  • -Throttle calibration in the V8 doesn’t feel finalised
  • -Rear end styling will take some getting used to
  • -Off-road prowess yet to be explored

2.Alfa Romeo Tonale

8.4

Alfa Romeo Tonale
2 badges available

$49,900 - $56,400*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Looks great
  • -High quality cabin, impressively solid construction
  • -Impressive new UI
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What we don't

  • -Thrashy engine, limited performance
  • -Little sense of dynamic connection
  • -Firm ride on 20-inch wheels

3.Porsche Cayenne

8.4

Porsche Cayenne
9 badges available

$134,300 - $351,900*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Organ-mashing performance at your feet
  • -Comfortable and well-presented Alcantara cabin
  • -Surprisingly well-priced among its competitive set...
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What we don't

  • -... But no spreadsheet in Australia will justify the $140k step up from the already excellent Cayenne GTS
  • -PCM usability design could use a tweak
  • -Three-ball Charlie mouthguard face not all that elegant

4.Kia Sorento

8.3

Kia Sorento
15 badges available

$47,650 - $81,080*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Fuel economy (nearly) matches the Kluger Hybrid at a cheaper price
  • -Comfortable, modern and practical interior
  • -Well-dialled ride quality for town and country alike
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What we don't

  • -Slight hesitation from a standing start takes getting used to
  • -Random engine flaring from time to time
  • -Beaten by the Palisade in the overall space stakes
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Finalist - Best Large SUV
Drive Car of the Year 2022
Finalist - Best Large SUV
Drive Car of the Year 2022

5.Volvo XC60

8.3

Volvo XC60
15 badges available

$72,990 - $101,990*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Surprisingly fast
  • -Well appointed for the money
  • -The benefits of the EV when you want them
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What we don't

  • -Air suspension could be better
  • -Thirsty if you don't keep it charged up
  • -Feels heavy and weighs it too (2.1 tonnes)
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Finalist - Best Medium Luxury SUV
Drive Car of the Year 2022
Finalist - Best Medium Luxury SUV
Drive Car of the Year 2022

6.Lexus NX

8.2

Lexus NX
7 badges available

$60,800 - $88,323*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Real-world fuel efficiency
  • -Cabin improvements are excellent
  • -Ownership experience is exceptional
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What we don't

  • -Full-size spare please
  • -Some active safety features missing
  • -Wireless smartphone connectivity still to come

7.Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

8.2

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
8 badges available

$80,800 - $191,800*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Better value than the regular petrol version
  • -Plug-in hybrid tech recovers and uses energy well
  • -Standard air suspension suits our terrain
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What we don't

  • -Ownership suited to those with covered parking
  • -It feels every part of 2.1 tonnes
  • -Too many will overlook it, or simply won't be aware of its benefits

8.Toyota Kluger

8.2

Toyota Kluger
9 badges available

$47,650 - $75,700*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Spacious, practical interior
  • -Supremely efficient hybrid powertrain
  • -Soft, comfortable ride quality
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What we don't

  • -Not the value pick of the range
  • -Interior not as smart-looking as rivals
  • -Hybrid powertrain lacks the punch of V6
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Winner - Best Large SUV
Drive Car of the Year 2022
Winner - Best Large SUV
Drive Car of the Year 2022

9.BMW X5

8.1

BMW X5
18 badges available

$126,900 - $164,900*MRLP

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What we love

  • -Roomy and practical interior dimensions
  • -Performance belies size and weight
  • -Get that big burbly V8 while you can
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What we don't

  • -Fuel consumption could be better managed
  • -Digital instruments fail to deliver any real benefit
  • -Three-year warranty is too short

10.Land Rover Range Rover Sport

8.1

Land Rover Range Rover Sport
28 badges available

$139,160 - $241,021*MRLP

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