The best-selling Toyota hybrid isn’t what you think
Rapidly rising gas prices have forced some Americans to ditch their cars for shared e-bikes and e-scooters in an effort to lower their transportation costs. If that’s too drastic for you and a car is essential, a hybrid may be a more viable option. Hybrids have exceptional economy ratings but are typically cheaper to buy than EVs, and few automakers have a more comprehensive lineup of hybrids than Toyota. Now that first-quarter car sales are in, here’s a look at the top 5 best-selling Toyota hybrids in the U.S. right now. We’ve ranked them from lowest- to highest-selling over the first three quarters of 2026—and there’s one clear leader.
5. Toyota Corolla Hybrid: 12,175 Sales
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At $24,975, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid is the cheapest hybrid car sold by the automaker right now—it undercuts the Prius by over $3,500. Over the first quarter of 2026, Toyota sold 12,175 Corolla Hybrids, a year-on-year decline of 16.2%.
| Corolla Hybrid Specs | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid |
| Horsepower | 138 hp |
| EPA Rating (city/highway/combined) | 53/46/50 mpg (LE/XLE) |
| Starting Price | $24,975 |
Although it’s rather slow, the base models with front-wheel drive can hit 50 mpg combined. All-wheel drive is optional, and the sportier SE variant with different wheels gets 44 mpg. All models have a CVT, which is fine for relaxed commuting but doesn’t contribute to an exciting driving experience. But, if all you want is a reliable car that’s cheap to buy and run, the Corolla Hybrid excels.
4. Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid: 20,532 Sales
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The first Toyota hybrid to exceed 20,000 sales in 2026 is the Grand Highlander Hybrid, with 20,532 sales in the first quarter. That marks an impressive 86.9% increase over the same period in 2025. The Grand Highlander Hybrid also sold almost double the number of units as the Highlander Hybrid.
| Grand Highlander Hybrid Specs | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid | 2.4L I4 Turbo Hybrid |
| Horsepower | 245 hp (2.5L) | 362 hp (2.4L Turbo) |
| EPA Rating (city/highway/combined) | 37/34/36 mpg (2.5L FWD) |
| Starting Price | $45,210 |
There are two versions of the Grand Highlander Hybrid, with the turbocharged variant being a lot more powerful but not as efficient (27 mpg combined). Regardless of the model you choose, both are comfortable daily drivers with spacious interiors and plenty of family-friendly features. If you’re after high efficiency, go with the cheaper non-turbo hybrid.
3. Toyota Sienna: 24,649 Sales
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The 2026 Toyota Sienna is the only minivan in the U.S. to rely solely on hybrid power. In 2026 so far, Toyota has sold 24,649 Siennas, a 4.6% increase and placing it among the top 3 best-selling Toyota hybrids this year.
| Sienna Specs | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid |
| Horsepower | 245 hp |
| EPA Rating (city/highway/combined) | 36/36/36 mpg (FWD) |
| Starting Price | $40,420 |
The Sienna is more sensible than the Grand Highlander Hybrid if you don’t mind the minivan shape. It’s as economical and powerful as the SUV, but the Sienna has an even bigger interior and costs nearly $5,000 less. AWD is available and it barely impacts efficiency, with this variant getting 35 mpg combined.
2. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: 37,409 Sales
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Now a hybrid-only crossover, Toyota sold 37,409 RAV4 Hybrids in Q1, a 24.4% decline. However, this is mainly down to the fact that inventory is tight as Toyota fully transitions production from the old RAV4 to the new one. There’s also a RAV4 plug-in hybrid, but Toyota sold just 1,395 of those in Q1.
| RAV4 Hybrid Specs | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid |
| Horsepower | 226 hp (FWD) | 236 hp (AWD) |
| EPA Rating (city/highway/combined) | 47/40/43 mpg (FWD) |
| Starting Price | $31,900 |
More powerful than the old RAV4 Hybrid, the new one accelerates with decent verve but will still get you over 620 miles on a full tank. It’s got enough space for a small family and their luggage, and there are more rugged versions available if you want to do some mild off-roading. Once production ramps up fully, we expect the RAV4 to resume as Toyota’s best-selling model.
1. Toyota Camry Hybrid: 78,247
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Like the RAV4, the Camry sedan is now a hybrid-only affair, and it’s still the best-selling sedan in the country. In Q1, Toyota sold 78,247 Camrys, an 11.3% increase. No other Toyota Hybrid comes close to the sales figures being posted by the Camry right now.
| Camry Hybrid Specs | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid |
| Horsepower | 225 hp (FWD) | 232 hp (AWD) |
| EPA Rating (city/highway/combined) | 52/49/51 mpg (LE FWD) |
| Starting Price | $29,300 |
The Camry isn’t only cheaper than the RAV4, but it’s more economical, too, with the most efficient model getting 51 mpg, even better than the Corolla Hybrid. It’s more refined than before and the back seat provides stretch-out space. It’s no surprise that this is Toyota’s most popular hybrid—and the company’s most popular overall vehicle—in 2026 so far.
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Karl Furlong
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