7-Seater Hybrid SUVs That You Can Buy In 2025

If you're in the market for a spacious SUV, the hybrid market isn't the only one to deliver, but when you look at every single model this platform has to offer, you'll see there isn't one SUV that's lackluster. A five-seater SUV can do the job, but when you bump it up to a 7 seater hybrid SUV, there aren't any downsides or areas to complain about. The hybrid industry has been pumping out some successful platforms thanks to companies like Toyota, Volvo, and Lexus, and it doesn't just stop at optimizing fuel economy.

If seven seats isn't enough, the good news is that there aren't just hybrid SUV 7-seaters; rather, there are a couple that offer enough seating for up to eight. When you discuss "hybrids", this typically just involves HEVs, which are powered by a gas-powered engine and a battery that doesn't need to be manually charged. Plug-in hybrids, aka PHEVs, run on the same platform, but their batteries will need charging. For today, both will fit into the category of "hybrids", with these eight hybrid SUVs offering at least seven seats for passengers.

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Volvo XC90 Plug-In

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The 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-In is the first model to dive into, and starting out with a luxury hybrid SUV just seems like a great way to start. The XC90 PHEV is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine, delivering an impressive 455 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque. It's on the expensive side, with its MSRP ranging from $74,295 to $81,495. This isn't too crazy; after all, it is a luxury hybrid SUV 7-seater.

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Inside The 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid

So, what type of room can you expect with a hybrid 7 passenger SUV? The simple answer is a solid amount of adequate space. The 2025 Volvo XC90 PHEV provides front passengers with 38.9 inches of headroom, 38.5 inches for the second row, and 36.3 inches in the last row. The overall passenger volume comes out at 103.8 cubic feet and a 119.6 cubic feet interior volume. SUVs of this size are expected to knock it out of the park regarding cargo space, which the XC90 PHEV does with a max cargo capacity of 85.7 cubic feet.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Hyundai

This hybrid SUV 7-seater may not look like a model from the Korean brand Hyundai, but your eyes aren't deceiving you because this aesthetically pleasing SUV is, in fact, a Hyundai. The 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid utilizes a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid engine, making 231 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. Hyundai offers their three-row hybrid SUV in front- or all-wheel drive with a standard six-speed automatic. Regarding its price tag, you can pick up a 2025 model for $37,700 to $47,750.

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Inside The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is similar to many other vehicles in that its headroom varies depending on whether you opt for a moonroof or not. Its passengers are available with 40.2 to 41.1 inches of headroom in the front, 39.6 to 40.6 inches in the middle, and 37.7 inches in the rear. It may not look overly large on the outside, but this 7 seater hybrid SUV offers 151 cubic feet of passenger volume and 165.6 cubic feet of interior volume. Lastly, with the third and middle rows folded down, the 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid offers 79.6 cubic feet of cargo space.

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Lexus LX Hybrid

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Lexus hasn't been playing around when it comes to its hybrids, and their largest one yet is the LX 400h. This big boy is powered by a 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 hybrid engine, producing a whopping 457 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. It's only offered with a 10-speed direct shift automatic and a four-wheel drive system. You may need to sit down when you hear what this hybrid SUV 7 seater's MSRP is, with Lexus listing the 2025 LX Hybrid for $115,350 to $119,850.

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Inside The 2025 Lexus LX Hybrid

On paper, this hybrid 7 passenger SUV does more than just pack some luxuries and look good while doing it. When it comes to headroom, the front passengers receive 37.8 inches, 38.9 inches in the second row, and 35.2 inches all the way in the back. There aren't any ratings out regarding its passenger volume and interior volume, but its max cargo capacity is known, with the LX Hybrid offering 62.4 cubic feet.

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2025 Lexus LX 700h Front Angle

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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Possibly one of the more underrated plug-in hybrids on the market is the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. It doesn't excel in performance or offer an abundance of luxuries; rather, it's efficient and practically gets most jobs done. This Japanese SUV is equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine that produces 248 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. It's one of the more affordable plug-in hybrid SUVs on the market, especially for a hybrid 7 passenger SUV, with it being offered at $40,445 to $48,895.

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The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is super underrated, and it's kind of a sleeper in terms of its size. It's the last hybrid SUV 7 seater, with the upcoming models jumping up in seating capacity. Looks can be deceiving, but this plug-in hybrid SUV provides 40.6 inches of headroom in the front, 39.1 inches in the middle, and 33.1 inches for the third row. It's not going to be the largest one on the list, but it isn't to be laughed at. The Outlander PHEV delivers a passenger volume of 122.9 cubic feet and an interior volume of 135.7 cubic feet. When it comes to its cargo, you'll get 64.7 cubic feet of cargo space.

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Toyota Highlander Hybrid

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You may have been waiting for Toyota to show up, and with their dominance in the hybrid industry, it only seems fitting for this Japanese manufacturer to bump the seating capacity up to eight. Surprisingly, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is not the largest SUV out of the lineup; in fact, it's not even the second-largest SUV in the lineup, but it still offers eight seats for its passengers. The Highlander Hybrid is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine, generating 243 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. Toyota lists this 8-seater hybrid SUV at $46,020 to $53,675.

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While the Highlander Hybrid isn't Toyota's "grandest" model, it still provides a generous amount of space. This can be seen with its accommodating headroom, with front passengers receiving 38.4 to 39.6 inches, 37.1 to 39.4 inches in the middle row, and 36.1 inches in the third row. Eight passengers may seem like it would get cramped, but the Highlander Hybrid shows that it offers 136.3 cubic feet in passenger space and 152.3 cubic feet in interior volume. The Highlander Hybrid sets the bar for its Toyota "brethrens" with a max cargo capacity of 84.3 cubic feet.

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Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

Toyota

The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid is up next, and with a name that has "grand" in it, you should expect it to showcase a premium interior. The Grand Highlander Hybrid jumps up in size compared to its smaller sibling, but the powertrain also sees some significant differences. Depending on the trim and configuration, Toyota offers two hybrid powertrains: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine and a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid MAX engine. The Highlander Hybrid delivers 245 to 362 horsepower and 175 to 400 pound-feet of torque. It's not the most inexpensive hybrid SUV, but it's not the most expensive one either, with Toyota listing it at $43,380 to $58,775.

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It's expected that the Grand Highlander Hybrid will outshow its sibling, which is missing "Grand" in its name. That's the case here, but it's not a drastic increase in size, but still pretty impressive. The 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid provides 40.0 to 41.5 inches of headroom in the front, 38.5 to 40.2 inches in the second row, and 37.2 inches in the third row. Its interior volume came out at 173.9 cubic feet, with 153.3 cubic feet being the passenger volume. If you're looking for an SUV that can capitalize on luggage space and groceries, this hybrid SUV will do just that, offering a maximum cargo capacity of 97.5 cubic feet.

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Side profile studio shot of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid finished in Storm Cloud exterior shade

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Toyota Sequoia

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Up next is Toyota's largest hybrid SUV, the 2025 Sequoia. This SUV tank is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 hybrid engine, producing an impressive 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. Toyota offers the Sequoia in either a 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain with a standard automatic transmission. It's not the cheapest Toyota Hybrid out of the lineup, but its starting price isn't too above and beyond, starting at $62,425 and then reaching $83,915 for the highest trim.

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You may be surprised by the 2025 Sequoia after seeing what the Grand Highlander could deliver. This hybrid SUV provides passengers with 39.2 to 39.3 inches of headroom in the front, 37.5 to 38.4 inches in the middle row, and 35.6 inches in the last row. The Toyota Sequoia is a larger SUV than the Grand Highlander, but it surprisingly offers less cargo space. Compared to the Grand Highlander's 97.5 cubic feet, the Sequoia only provides 86.9 cubic feet.

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Mazda CX-90 Plug-In

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The last hybrid SUV that offers eight seats for its passengers is the 2025 CX-90 Plug-In Hybrid. Mazda has been stepping up its game in the hybrid industry, with this spacious SUV being a prime example of what they're capable of. The CX-90 PHEV utilizes a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine, producing 319 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Mazda has been increasing its prices over the years, but it isn't that out of the ordinary for plug-ins, with the 2025 CX-90 PHEV being listed at $49,945 to $57,950.

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Ending the list of seven-plus-seater hybrid SUVs is the Mazda CX90 PHEV, and it looks to not lack in personal space. For headroom, the CX90 delivers 39.2 to 39.6 inches in the front, 38.4 to 38.6 inches in the middle row, and 36.9 inches in the last row. Overall, the CX90 PHEV has 166.3 cubic feet of passenger volume and 181.2 cubic feet of interior volume. Lastly, regarding its maximum cargo capacity, the CX90 Plug-In Hybrid came in at 74.2 cubic feet.