Safe, fuel efficient reliable teen suv

Sorry for not replying sooner. It's probably best to not try to find a reliable hybrid SUV at this price--they'll be either too expensive or not very reliable--and to search for the newest / lowest miles Toyota Prius you can find within your budget. The Prius can hold plenty of stuff, tends to be very reliable, and is considerably more fuel-efficient than an SUV even if the SUV is a hybrid. If you do want something a bit larger, try to find a Prius v. A Ford C-MAX is another option that will be less expensive than a Prius, but while they drive better they're smaller inside, likely less reliable, and less fuel-efficient.