Tech & Auto
Surprisingly Fuel Efficient New Crossover Cars
By IVO GIEVSKI
2024 Kia Niro
Kia Niro Hybrid is currently America's most fuel-efficient crossover, rated at 53 mpg combined, 54 mpg highway, and 53 mpg city for entry-level, 16-inch wheel models.
Opting for 18-inch wheels sees those numbers drop to 49/45/53, but these are still impressive. At $26,490 for the entry-level model, it's one of the most affordable hybrids.
2025 Lexus UX
The Lexus UX 300h is a refreshed model of a somewhat disappointing version launched in 2019. Among its other revamped features, fuel economy is truly remarkable.
The new 2025 model of Lexus UX offers a truly impressive fuel-efficient capability, achieving 43 mpg combined, with 43 mpg city and 41 mpg highway.
2024 Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is popular for its hybrid powertrain, which also gives it an unbeatable economy of 42 mpg combined, 45 mpg city, and 38 mpg highway.
2024 Honda CR-V
One of Honda CR-V's biggest appeals is its fuel efficiency. Rated at 40 mpg combined, 43 mpg city, and 36 mpg highway, it's a highly efficient compact crossover.
In a review, it measured 30 mpg combined, which isn't as impressive as the official rating, but still good for a 204-horsepower crossover that sprints to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds.
2024 Toyota RAV4
The RAV4 is the best-selling crossover in the U.S., and its biggest selling point is the 219-horsepower hybrid powertrain, which is economical yet powerful.
Rated 39 mpg combined, 41 mpg city, and 38 mpg highway, the $31,725 RAV4 Hybrid sips fuel with a solid acceleration of 0-60 mph in just 7.3 seconds.