There is no doubt that the market for hybrid SUVs has increased dramatically since the turn-of-the-century before which the SUV was seen by many as the main culprit of environmental pollution. However, since the introduction of the electric car we have seen this technology transferred into the SUV market with dramatic effect.

Hybrid SUVs available today

When you consider that the hybrid SUV market now contains such names as Porsche, Volkswagen, BMW, Range Rover and GMC is not difficult to see why more motorists are looking towards the more luxurious end of the hybrid market. It would be wrong to suggest that these are cheap vehicles because they are not but what they offer is the ability to move on road and off-road and also use electric power, traditional fuel power and a mix of the two.

The efficiency of hybrid SUVs

At this moment in time the efficiency of hybrid SUVs can be anything between 20 miles per gallon to around 34 miles per gallon with many of the new vehicles on the market coming in towards the top end of this range. This is not fuel efficiency of the highest order by any means but when you consider the size and weight of an SUV these are fairly impressive figures. A number of SUVs have also introduced various recharging systems, fuel management systems and other new technology which is bit by bit improving the efficiency of these often “bulky” vehicles.

The future SUV market

While some of the names we have mentioned above will obviously catch the eye of motorists around the world this is just literally the tip of the iceberg with many more major players set to come on board in the short to medium term. We have seen a number of revamped older, popular models, reintroduced to the marketplace as hybrid vehicles with some offering the ability to power your vehicle by battery power alone.

Once seen as the scourge of the environment there is no doubt that slowly but surely the reputation associated with SUVs is beginning to lift. Historically the likes of America have seen the highest density of SUVs of any population although this is starting to change now with other countries taking on board the SUV, and in particular the hybrid SUV, revolution.

Conclusion

While there’s no doubt that for many years the SUV was seen as the “devil incarnate” there has been a significant shift in this particular image over the last few years. Indeed many SUVs have now been reborn into the hybrid SUV market after a number of simple adjustments to older and often very popular models. Further improvements in efficiency are expected in this particular market in the short, medium and longer term and significant money is being invested by SUV manufacturers.

It would appear there is no area of the worldwide motor industry which is as yet untouched by the electric car revolution which is catching the eye of more and more consumers around the world. What new technology can we expect in the future?