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If there’s one brand that’s the undisputed king of hybrids, it’s Toyota. The Japanese automaker has been at the forefront of hybrid technology for over two decades and decided to go all in a few years ago. While the rest of the world was going full-blown electric, the brand thought it best to take a calculated approach to its low-emission future by exploring different avenues. Many at the time thought the company was making a mistake, that it was resting on its laurels, and it would soon regret its cautious approach. Looks like Toyota got the last laugh.

Today, the brand boasts a hybrid version of nearly every model in its lineup, with the only exceptions being the bZ4X, GR86, GR Supra, and Corolla Hatchback. There’s a misconception that, since a hybrid is complicated, it must be expensive, and to disprove this myth, we wanted to highlight 10 different hybrid Toyota models you can buy for less than $50,000. Don’t get us wrong, we know a $50,000 vehicle isn’t cheap, but this threshold opens up the door to nearly all vehicle types, giving you options for sedans, minivans, trucks, and crossovers galore.

10 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid

$46,300

• Fuel Economy: 22/24/23 mpg City/Highway/Combined
• Power: 326 horsepower
• Drivetrain: Part-time 4-wheel drive

The first model to make it onto this list is also the only pickup truck, and fortunately, it’s a heck of a pickup. The redesigned Tacoma is a big deal. The previous generation model was resoundingly praised for its capability and reliability, and there has been some trepidation around the model going with turbocharged and hybridized engines for the first time. The first trim with the i-FORCE MAX 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Hybrid Powertrain is the TRD Sport, though this trim can also be had with the non-hybridized option. It’s a stout powertrain, though the jury is still out on reliability. We just wish the company could have found a way to package it with the six-speed manual gearbox instead.

9 2025 Toyota Crown

$41,440

• Fuel Economy: 42/41/41 mpg City/Highway/Combined
• Power: 236-340 horsepower
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive

Is there a weirder car on sale than the Toyota Crown? The half-sedan-half-crossover aims to combine the looks of one and the utility of the other in a package that offers a more premium driving experience as a de-facto replacement for the discontinued Avalon. The result is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s no denying the model could be useful to the right audience, especially with its standard AWD and exceptional fuel economy with the base powertrain. While the power bump on the top trim may seem enticing, the vehicle just isn’t sporty enough to justify it, and the fuel economy suffers, so we say stick with the lower one.

8 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

$40,970

• Fuel Economy: 35/35/35 mpg City/Highway/Combined
• Power: 243 horsepower
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive or front-wheel drive

The Highlander hybrid is the reasonable mid-size crossover option when you need to transport more than five people frequently. It’s not going to win any design awards or acceleration tests, but what it lacks in performance it makes up for in usability. Seating can be configured for 7 or 8 people, and FWD is standard with AWD optional. It’s a vehicle that knows its purpose in the world is to transport people from one place to the other safely, reliably, and comfortably, but it has just enough optional upscale features to make you feel special. When we drove it, we called it “sensibility incarnate,” if that puts anything into perspective. The Highlander will likely become Toyota’s next mainstream EV, but for the time being, it makes a fine hybrid.

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7 2024 Toyota Sienna

$37,685

• Fuel Economy: 36/36/36 mpg City/Highway/Combined
• Power: 245 horsepower
• Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive

When it comes to minivans, your choices are severely limited in 2024, but the Sienna continues to be a front-runner in the segment if you want reliability and usability. The model is only available with Toyota’s 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain and strictly sends its power to the front wheels. As you can see, gas mileage is fantastic, but what’s even better is this fuel economy comes in a package that will make transporting your children and all of their friends an absolute breeze. Long trips become no-brainers, and if you ever need to transport something large, the low floor and ample space will become invaluable. It’s just a great minivan. Now, start buying it before it’s too late.

6 2024 Toyota Venza

$35,070

• Fuel Economy: 40/37/39 mpg City/Highway/Combined
• Power: 219 horsepower
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive

There’s no getting around the fact that the Venza is a dead man walking ever since Toyota unveiled the Crown Signia crossover. Still, that doesn’t mean the model isn’t worth your time. In fact, if you want something in the mid-size segment with great fuel economy and a slightly more upscale interior, it’s a great option to look at. The only reason it’s being discontinued is the brand now offers something even more upscale in the Crown Signia and more utilitarian in the RAV4, but the Venza still has the Toyota badge of quality, and you’ll feel a little more special driving something different from the rest of the pack.

5 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

$31,752

• Fuel Economy: 41/38/39 mpg City/Highway/Combined
• Power: 219 horsepower
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive

Still, it’s hard to argue against the king. If you want a comfortable, reliable, fuel-efficient crossover for your busy life, there really isn’t a better option than the Toyota RAV4. It almost feels cliché always bringing it up when the crossover conversation erupts, but there’s a reason it’s been a sales darling for years. Whether you’ve owned one before or not, consumers understand the reputation the RAV4 name holds, and that reputation has only increased with the newest hybrid versions. You simply can’t argue against 41 MPG city or 38 MPG highway, so know the hype is real.

As a bonus here, you can get the RAV4 as both a regular hybrid and a plug-in hybrid (RAV4 Prime), with the latter priced at $43,690 and producing 302 horsepower while delivering 42 miles of electric driving range.

4 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid

$28,400

• Fuel Economy: 53/50/51 mpg City/Highway/Combined
• Power: 232 horsepower
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive or front-wheel drive

Our test-driving aficionado Ian Wright couldn’t have put it better when he said that the new Toyota Camry “is the most important car in the world right now.” Few cars’ reputations precede them quite like the Toyota Camry. Just saying the car’s name invokes images of a long, sensible sedan with a comfortable but no-nonsense interior and an odometer that reads healthily into the triple-digit range. It’s one of the most important vehicles Toyota makes because the company’s reputation hangs on its continued success, so when the company says it trusts the hybrid powertrain that strictly underpins the 2025 model, you just know it doesn’t do so lightly.

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3 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross

$28,220

• Fuel Economy: 45/38/41 mpg City/Highway/Combined
• Power: 196 horsepower
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive

If you don’t need too much extra space, it’s really hard to argue against the value of the 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid. The Corolla Cross is already one of the cheapest crossovers on the market, but adding AWD and the hybrid powertrain only starts at $28,220. For that price, you receive 45 mpg on the city cycle, nearly 200 horsepower, and up to 61.8 cubic feet of cargo volume with the rear seats folded down. We don’t know about you, but that is just an astoundingly good deal, and it appears the model may receive a facelift in the near future, too.

2 2024 Toyota Prius

$27,950

• Fuel Economy: 57/56/57 mpg City/Highway/Combined
• Power: 194/196 horsepower
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive or front-wheel drive

But let’s say you don’t need all that extra ride height, and you’re really trying to maximize your fuel economy. Well, the 2024 Prius is the car for you. Gone are the outlandish looks of the previous generations, and in their place is a sleek model you wouldn’t be embarrassed to be seen driving around in. Base models come with FWD, but opting for AWD adds about $1,600 to the base price and gives you a couple more horsepower to work with. It’s the original hybrid vehicle, the OG that started it all for Toyota’s hybrid legacy. We probably wouldn’t be making this list without this car, so for that, you have to respect it.

Like the RAV4, you can also get this one in plug-in hybrid Prime guise, with 302 hp, a $32,975 starting price, 44 miles of all-electric range, and the pace to match the GR86 sports car. It’s an anomaly for an eco-conscious hybrid like the Prius, but it proves how far Toyota has come with the model. And, for the first time ever, we can finally say it looks good too.

1 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

$23,500

• Fuel Economy: 51/44/48 mpg City/Highway/Combined
• Power: 138 horsepower
• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive or front-wheel drive

Coming in as the number one cheapest hybrid model you can buy from Toyota is the Corolla Hybrid. For years we lauded the model’s merits, even positing for a time that Toyota might as well get rid of the Prius since this model could perform the same tricks while looking much better. We all know how that turned out, but even though the Prius had a glow-up, the Corolla’s value remains in the model’s value. It’s one of the cheapest vehicles in the US, period, and the fact you can get it with a hybrid powertrain and AWD makes it a heck of an option for those looking for an inexpensive new car.