Top 3 Hybrid SUVs of 2024 – Are They Worth the Buzz?

Despite the Slowing Momentum of Electric Vehicles
Hybrids are Enjoying Unprecedented Popularity
Presenting the Best Hybrid SUVs of 2024

While the rise of electric vehicles has recently protracted, hybrid cars are demonstrating unprecedented popularity. According to the Korean Automobile Mobility Industry Association, hybrid cars sold a combined total of 261,309 units in the domestic market last year, a 38% increase compared to the previous year.

Hybrid car sales accounted for a significant 20% of all new car sales. With the increase in people seeking outdoor activities for leisure, the demand for SUVs has also risen. Here, we recommend three hybrid SUVs touted as the best for 2024.

Hyundai’s 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid with a 1.6-L Turbo-4 and Electric Motor

Hyundai’s 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine and an electric motor, delivering 232 horsepower. The Santa Fe has a 6-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is equipped. It takes about 7.5 seconds to accelerate to 62 miles per hour, offered in three trims: SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy.

The interior boasts a modern, high-tech design with three seats, and the second row features a power reclining function. A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster shares a curved panel with the dashboard’s touchscreen entertainment system, and a separate 6.6-inch touchscreen controls the climate system.

Kia’s 2024 Sportage Hybrid Available in a Plug-In Hybrid

Kia’s 2024 Sportage Hybrid is a compact SUV that produces 226 horsepower from a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine and a single electric motor. A more powerful PHEV model with a more potent electric motor and larger battery pack, producing 261 horsepower and exclusively all-wheel drive, is also available. The Sportage PHEV model can accelerate to 62 miles per hour in about 6.9 seconds, while the regular hybrid model takes about 7.4 seconds.

The interior features a massive digital display on the dashboard and sophisticated design details.
The interior color is all black, but two-tone options are available. An 8.0-inch entertainment display is set, and all models have a digital gauge display. A larger 12.3-inch entertainment display is obtainable with an extra charge.

Mercedes-Benz’s Hybrid SUV GLC 300e
Boasts a Modern Interior Design

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300e SUV has a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and a 48-volt hybrid system. The powertrain, producing 255 horsepower, is delivered to the rear wheels through a 9-speed automatic transmission, and a 4Matic all-wheel drive system is accessible as an option. The 2024 GLC 300e also offers three new colors: Moonlight White Metallic, Patagonia Red Metallic, and Graphite Grey Magno.

The interior of the GLC 300e boasts a modern design. It features a new steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls and heated front seats with a memory function. Furthermore, ambient lighting, a power sunroof, and a power rear liftgate are standard. A 12.3-inch digital gauge display and an 11.9-inch entertainment touchscreen with the latest MBUX entertainment setup are customary.