I drove the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Kia Sportage Hybrid for a week — here’s the SUV I recommend

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Now, as much as I love the long-term savings you get by going with one of the best electric cars, plenty of people are still hesitant about going all-in on electric. If you’re one of them, you’ll want to consider a hybrid — and not just any ordinary one.

While sedans like the Toyota Prius have proven to be supremely fuel-efficient, I recommend looking at hybrid SUVs that offer the extra utility of carrying more cargo. The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid are built on the same platform and deliver substantial savings over traditional ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles.

They're evenly matched in price at around $43,000 and pack almost the exact same features — but there’s still one I recommend. Here's how this Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs. Kia Sportage Hybrid face-off turns out.