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This list contains SUVS with the best fuel economy ratings. You will also see the vehicle’s expert rating, the price, and other details about each SUV.
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2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
4.6
Expert Rating
The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid is an all-new compact crossover with a fuel-efficient hybrid setup. Pricing starts at $27,290.
2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid
4.7
Expert Rating
The safe and fuel-efficient 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid delivers interior comfort and modern technology in a stylish midsize 3-row SUV.
2023 Hyundai Kona
4.2
Expert Rating
The 2023 Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV offers a broad range of variants to please many types of buyers.
2023 Volkswagen Taos
3.9
Expert Rating
The 2023 Volkswagen Taos subcompact SUV packs a lot of room, tech, and fun driving manners into a tidy package.
2023 Honda CR-V
4.8
Expert Rating
The all-new 2023 Honda CR-V compact SUV sports fresh designs and tech while retaining the qualities that made the previous five generations best-sellers and class leaders. It’s good in so many ways, now at even higher levels. And it’s enjoyable to drive.
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer
4.0
Expert Rating
The 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer subcompact SUV has the looks, cabin space, and equipment to spark interest from potential buyers.
2023 Buick Encore GX
3.5
Expert Rating
The roomy and fuel-efficient 2023 Buick Encore GX is an upscale subcompact SUV that’s more affordable than rivals from true luxury brands.
2023 Kia Seltos
4.8
Expert Rating
The Kia Seltos is a versatile and well-rounded subcompact SUV with a roomy interior, great safety features, and standard AWD on most trims.
2023 Honda HR-V
4.7
Expert Rating
The 2023 Honda HR-V marks a new generation of this subcompact SUV, and it’s shaping up to continue the impressive ways of its predecessor.
2023 Kia Sportage
4.6
Expert Rating
In five generations, Kia’s Sportage has gone from a humble little workhorse to a roomy and refined crossover SUV loaded with modern tech.
2023 Subaru Outback
4.6
Expert Rating
The 2023 Subaru Outback looks set to continue its impressive run as a best-seller, with revised looks and enhanced safety features.
2023 MINI Countryman
3.5
Expert Rating
The 2023 Mini Countryman small SUV mixes practicality with character. It transports people and luggage, but its moves and style add charm.
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What Our Ratings Mean
- 0-1.0: This is the rarest group of all because a really bad new car is really, really hard to find these days. We recommend that you pass on any vehicle receiving a rating between 0 and 1.
- 2.0: Cars landing in this set are also rare. Only true love and limitless passion [or a free vehicle] should allow you to give in to temptation for one of these vehicles.
- 3.0: Is the vehicle you’re looking at in this range? We’d bet that if you look a little harder, you’ll find a better vehicle at a similar price to fulfill your needs.
- 4.0: This is the area where the rubber meets the recommendations. The 3-4 range is full of good cars and some great ones. Starting here, it’s OK to listen to your heart.
- 5.0: These scores represent the cream of the crop, with “5.0” representing, well, near perfection. Any car you choose in this group will treat you very well over time.
How Kelley Blue Book Rates Cars
Rather than pulling random numbers out of the air or off some meaningless checklist, KBB’s editors rank a vehicle to where it belongs in its class. Before any car earns its KBB rating, it must prove itself to be better [or worse] than the other cars it’s competing against as it tries to get you to spend your money buying or leasing.
Our editors drive and live with a given vehicle. We ask all the right questions about the interior, the exterior, the engine and powertrain, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course, about the price. Does it serve the purpose for which it was built? [Whether that purpose is commuting efficiently to and from work in the city, keeping your family safe, making you feel like you’ve made it to the top — or that you’re on your way — or making you feel like you’ve finally found just the right partner for your lifestyle.]
We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, build quality, materials quality, reliability.