- Counties are switching to electrified vehicles to curb emissions.
- Hybrid vehicles provide the mid-way between traditional ICE-powered cars and EVs.
- It makes sense to use this hybrid technology before going completely electric.
Here is the list of the top 6 affordable hybrids on sale in South Africa at the moment. While people are still apprehensive about mass-adopting EVs, hybrids present a much easier case. We know that the EV revolution is inevitable. However, by the time the charging infrastructure is vastly developed, we can make do with the hybrids. They offer some form of electrification enhancing the mileage (fuel efficiency) of cars a lot.
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Affordable Hybrids in South Africa
| Hybrid Cars | Price |
| Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid XS | R425,900 |
| Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid XS | R447,800 |
| Honda Fit Hybrid | R509,600 |
| Toyota Prius Hybrid | R616,200 |
| Haval H6 1.5T HEV Ultra Luxury | R669,950 |
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | R676,700 |
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Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 Hybrid XS
The most affordable hybrid car in South Africa comes in the form of a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. Now, Toyota knows a thing or two about making hybrids. The Corolla Cross comes powered by a 1.8-litre hybrid engine that develops a decent 90 kW (121 hp) power. However, the most useful number is its 4.3l/100 km fuel economy. There is a CVT automatic transmission to make the most of this engine.
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Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid XS
This is the regular Corolla which also has a similar powertrain. However, it is slightly more expensive owing to its unique silhouette. The previously mentioned Cross is a crossover/SUV hybrid. Apart from that, there aren’t major differences between the two.
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Honda Fit Hybrid
Next on the list is the Honda Fit hybrid. This has a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor that outputs 80 kW (107 hp) and 253 Nm of peak power and torque. Using the CVT automatic transmission, the fuel consumption is an incredible 3.7l/100 km. This will certainly put a smile on the face of a lot of people.
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Toyota Prius Hybrid
Toyota Prius is one of the oldest (if not the oldest) hybrids in the world. Toyota made its mark on electrified mobility with this model. Hence, you would find one in almost all the major automobile markets in the world. It still continues to be a popular choice among buyers. It has a decent fuel consumption of 7l/100 km.
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Haval H6 1.5T HEV Luxury
Next on the list is the Chinese Haval H6 in the hybrid version. It comes with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with an electric motor that outputs a colossal 179 kW (240 hp) and 530 Nm of peak power and torque. However, the main highlight of this hybrid engine is its 5.2l/100 km fuel consumption.
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Finally, it makes sense to conclude this list with yet another Toyota hybrid vehicle and a popular one as well, the RAV4. RAV4 is one of the most popular SUVs from Toyota globally. Hence, it is no surprise that it comes with a hybrid version as well. In its top iteration, the RAV4 comes with an AWD system. Which car do you like the most?
