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Best hybrid SUVs in Australia

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Ranked by what they cost to own over 5 years, the best-value hybrid SUV in Australia is the MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite at about $39,090 all in, or $35.00 a week to run.

All 35 hybrid SUVs, best value first

Each SUV's best-value version. "Best value" here means the lowest cost to own over 5 years: price with on-road costs, fuel, servicing and tyres.

Right: 5-year cost to own (price with on-road costs, home charger for EVs, charging or fuel, servicing and tyres), then the weekly running cost. 250 km a week in NSW.

  1. 1MG ZS Hybrid+Hybrid4.7 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · Excite$39,090$35.00/wk to run
  2. 2Chery C5 HybridHybrid4.9 L/100 km · Not yet rated · Urban$41,895$38.10/wk to run
  3. 3Suzuki Fronx HybridMild hybrid4.9 L/100 km · 1-star ANCAP · Hybrid$42,890$38.08/wk to run
  4. 4GWM Haval Jolion HybridHybrid4.8 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · Premium$43,022$38.59/wk to run
  5. 5Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid3.8 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · GX 2WD$43,367$29.14/wk to run
  6. 6Jaecoo J5 HybridHybrid5.6 L/100 km · Not yet rated · Summit$46,273$43.39/wk to run
  7. 7Honda HR-V e:HEVHybrid4.3 L/100 km · 4-star ANCAP · e:HEV X$48,493$33.05/wk to run
  8. 8Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid4.2 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · GX$50,102$33.31/wk to run
  9. 9Hyundai Kona HybridHybrid3.9 L/100 km · 4-star ANCAP · Hybrid$50,684$37.44/wk to run
  10. 10Honda ZR-V e:HEVHybrid5 L/100 km · 4-star ANCAP · e:HEV X$53,121$37.39/wk to run
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  1. 11GWM Haval H6 HybridHybrid5.2 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · Lux$54,472$42.24/wk to run
  2. 12Suzuki Vitara HybridMild hybrid5.8 L/100 km · ANCAP expired · Turbo Hybrid FWD$54,878$45.72/wk to run
  3. 13Subaru Crosstrek HybridHybrid6.5 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · Hybrid L$57,100$50.04/wk to run
  4. 14Renault Symbioz Full HybridHybrid4.7 L/100 km · Not yet rated · Techno$57,575$40.71/wk to run
  5. 15Hyundai Tucson HybridHybrid5.4 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · Hybrid FWD$57,977$42.80/wk to run
  6. 16Nissan Qashqai e-PowerHybrid4.1 L/100 km · 4-star ANCAP · ST-L$58,989$35.15/wk to run
  7. 17Toyota C-HR HybridHybrid4 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · GXL$59,062$31.24/wk to run
  8. 18Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid4.5 L/100 km · Not yet rated · GX 2WD$59,185$35.36/wk to run
  9. 19Lexus LBXHybrid3.8 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · Luxury$60,382$34.85/wk to run
  10. 20Honda CR-V e:HEVHybrid5.5 L/100 km · 4-star ANCAP · X$60,463$40.63/wk to run
  11. 21GWM Haval H7 HybridHybrid7 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · Lux AWD$60,668$52.61/wk to run
  12. 22Kia Sportage HybridHybrid5 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · S FWD$60,751$47.31/wk to run
  13. 23Nissan X-Trail e-PowerHybrid5.4 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · ST-L 2WD$61,117$42.80/wk to run
  14. 24KGM Actyon HybridHybrid5.5 L/100 km · Not yet rated · K50$61,270$43.35/wk to run
  15. 25Subaru Forester HybridHybrid6.2 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · AWD Hybrid$63,058$48.34/wk to run
  16. 26Lexus UX 300hHybrid4.2 L/100 km · ANCAP expired · Luxury 2WD$70,242$40.43/wk to run
  17. 27Mazda CX-60 G40eMild hybrid7.4 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · Pure AWD$71,478$60.92/wk to run
  18. 28Kia Sorento HybridHybrid5.4 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · S FWD$72,267$45.72/wk to run
  19. 29Hyundai Santa Fe HybridHybrid5.6 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · 2WD$73,073$44.89/wk to run
  20. 30GWM Tank 300 HybridHybrid8.4 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · Ultra$73,869$64.92/wk to run
  21. 31Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid5.6 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · GX AWD$77,583$42.97/wk to run
  22. 32Lexus NX 350hHybrid5 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · Luxury FWD$87,622$45.35/wk to run
  23. 33Hyundai Palisade HybridHybrid6.8 L/100 km · Not yet rated · Elite AWD$95,068$56.03/wk to run
  24. 34Lexus RX 350hHybrid5 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · Luxury FWD$110,232$48.78/wk to run
  25. 35Lexus RX 500hHybrid6.5 L/100 km · 5-star ANCAP · F Sport Performance AWD$150,180$58.00/wk to run

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What is the best hybrid SUV in Australia?

On cost to own, the MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite: about $39,090 over 5 years including on-road costs, fuel, servicing and tyres. The best car for you also depends on size, safety and features, so compare a few.

Which hybrid SUV uses the least fuel?

The Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid GX 2WD, at a claimed 3.8 L/100 km.

Is there a 7-seat hybrid SUV?

Yes: the Kia Sorento Hybrid S FWD, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 2WD and Toyota Kluger Hybrid GX AWD.

Hybrid SUV or electric SUV?

An electric SUV costs less to run if you can charge at home, but usually more to buy. A hybrid needs no charging and suits long country trips. Our running cost calculator shows both for your state.

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How we work it out, and our sources

Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.

  • Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
  • Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
  • Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
  • Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
  • Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
  • Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.

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