3. Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The Highlander Hybrid features items like an available third-row seat, all-weather capability, and of course, excellent gas mileage. Thanks to a 280-hp hybrid V6 engine and a smooth continuously variable automatic transmission, the Highlander Hybrid returns 28 mpg in combined city and highway driving.

2. Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid
Thanks to standard all-wheel drive and raised ground clearance, the XV Crosstrek Hybrid can do just about anything that a traditional SUV can. It earned a 31 mpg combined city/highway fuel economy rating, which tops nearly everything else in the crossover class. Better yet, the XV Crosstrek Hybrid includes all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission in its price which are the two things that many high-mpg rivals can’t match.

1. MINI Cooper Countryman
The MINI Cooper Countryman is a well-rounded crossover, having the standard MINI Cooper’s good looks and sharp handling with the practicality and cargo space of an SUV. Most importantly, the Countryman’s fuel economy is excellent. The base-level MINI Countryman models return up to 30 mpg in combined city and highway driving. UThe standard features of the MINI Countryman Cooper include 1.6L I-4 121hp engine, 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, passenger knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 17″ aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, electronic stability.