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Toyota has a history of making reliable and long-lasting vehicles. These are some of the best Toyota SUVs for fuel economy, just in case you opt to drive instead of fly these days. Check out the sport utility vehicles below that get more than 35 mpg combined.

The Toyota RAV4 is one of the best Toyota SUVs for fuel economy

The best Toyota SUVs for fuel economy
The Toyota RAV4 SUV in blue | Toyota

No matter which version of the Toyota RAV4 SUV you end up with, it gets more than 35 mpg on the highway. The traditional gasoline-powered 2022 RAV4 gets 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway, which works out to 30 mpg combined. With a starting price of $26,975, this sport utility vehicle will fit into many budgets.

Toyota RAV4 SUV: 27 mpg city/35 mpg highway/30 mpg combined

If that isn’t enough, the RAV4 Hybrid has even more fuel economy to get you to your destination. The hybrid gets 41 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway, which is 40 mpg combined. The price of the hybrid is a bit higher, $29,575 but should pay off quickly, especially if you drive a lot.

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: 41 mpg city/38 mpg highway/40 mpg combined

Looking at the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime, it definitely blows the other Toyota SUVs out of the water. This version is a plug-in hybrid that starts at $40,300. The Toyota SUV gets 38 mpg when using the gasoline motor. If you use the electric motor, the Prime gets 94 MPGe overall. MPGe is the EPA-equivalent of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric operation, in case that wasn’t clear.

Toyota RAV4 Prime: 38 mpg city/94 MPGe highway/94 MPGe combined

One of the best Toyota SUVs for fuel economy is the 2022 Venza

The 2022 Toyota Venza is another two-row SUV with plenty of space and good fuel economy. The Venza gets 40 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. This Toyota gets 39 mpg for the combined fuel economy. Priced at $33,240 for the base model, this SUV won the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award (with specific headlights).

Toyota Venza SUV: 40 mpg city/37 mpg highway/39 mpg combined

Check out the Highlander Hybrid sport utility vehicle

One of the bigger options, the 2022 Highlander Hybrid, is one of the best Toyota SUVs for fuel economy. In fact, the automaker says the Highlander Hybrid is “designed to go the extra mile.” This sport utility vehicle gets 36 mpg in the city and ultimately the same fuel economy combined. Toyota offers this version in five trim levels, suiting everyone’s needs. The Highlander Hybrid starts at $39,555.

Toyota Venza SUV: 36 mpg city/35 mpg highway/36 mpg combined

There are plenty of options in the Toyota lineup, no matter what type of vehicle you need. The best Toyota SUVs for fuel economy have hybrid and non-hybrid options, but all of the options are reliable.

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Amanda Cline is an avid fan of Formula 1 and joined MotorBiscuit in 2021. A Southwest Floridian, she easily and often finds automotive events to attend in the Tampa, Orlando, and Miami areas.
Amanda is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, where she earned a Bachelor’s in English Literature and a Master’s in Technical Communication. Combining her editorial and digital media expertise, Amanda served as a content creator for FanSided and now provides our readers with a variety of automotive subject matter like pickup trucks and SUVs, including valuable consumer advice.

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