Australia’s 10 cheapest hybrid cars

Electric vehicles (EVs) will be all the rage in the eco-friendly car world in 2024, but hybrids no longer always get the attention they deserve.

Many modern hybrid vehicles seamlessly integrate gasoline and electricity to achieve efficiency goals without demanding the premium that electric vehicles still carry.

In fact, there are plenty of affordable hybrid vehicles that can compete directly with non-electrified rivals on price while also saving on fuel and saving money at the pump.

To prove it, here are the 10 cheapest new hybrid cars you can buy in Australia.

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We’re basing this list on hybrids with meaningful EV driving capabilities, excluding the Suzuki Swift Hybrid because it can’t drive on EV power alone.

Some manufacturers list drive-away prices, while others list prices excluding on-road costs. But for the sake of consistency, this list is ranked based on private buyer drive-in prices in Victoria.

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MG 3 Hybrid+

The MG 3 takes the crown as Australia’s cheapest hybrid, with prices starting from $27,990 (including on-road prices).

Even the flagship Hybrid+ Essence costs less than $30,000 before it hits the road, making the MG 3 the budget entry point for hybrids.

Hybrid models are powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with outputs of 75kW and 128Nm, paired with a 100kW electric motor and 1.83kWh battery pack. The two systems pair up to produce 155kW of power, sent to the front wheels.

MG claims combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.3 liters per 100 kilometers (100 g/km CO2).

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Great Wall Motors Haval Qiaolian Hybrid

The Great Wall Haval Jolian Hybrid has become even more affordable this year, and it’s now easily Australia’s most affordable hybrid SUV.

The Premium Hybrid, which starts at $31,990 as of Dec. 31, shares its powertrain with the rest of the range.

The Jolion combines a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 115kW/250Nm electric motor, good for system outputs of 140kW and 375Nm.

The hybrid model is equipped with a 55-liter fuel tank and has a claimed fuel consumption of 5.1L/100km.

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Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris range is now available only in hybrid form, with the base model starting at $28,500 (excluding on-road costs).

All Yaris models feature a 1.5-litre three-cylinder hybrid system producing 67kW of power and 120Nm of torque, paired with a 59kW/141Nm electric motor, a small lithium-ion battery and a continuously variable transmission. The total system output power is 85kW.

It’s more frugal than the cheaper MG 3, using just 3.3L/100km on the combined cycle.

The Yaris runs on 91 RON conventional unleaded fuel and has a fuel tank capacity of 36 liters. Emitting 76 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer.

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Toyota Yaris Cross

If you’re familiar with Yaris, it’s easy to understand the Yaris Cross, which is essentially a jacked-up version of the long-lived hatchback.

The Yaris Cross is slightly more expensive than its shorter sibling, with prices starting at $30,900 including on-roads.

It has the same powertrain as the Yaris, although the larger Cross is slightly less efficient, with a claimed fuel consumption of 3.8-4.1L/100km, depending on the model.

Unlike the Yaris, the Yaris Cross offers all-wheel drive in addition to front-wheel drive.

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Hyundai i30 hybrid sedan

Hyundai’s cheapest hybrid offering is the i30 sedan, with on-road prices starting at $33,000.

The i30 Sedan Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a front-mounted electric motor, with a combined output of 104kW and 265Nm sent to the front wheels only. Hyundai claims fuel consumption is 3.9L/100km.

Before the gasoline engine kicks in, the electric motor is powerful enough for most daily driving at low speeds, between 20 and 40 km/h.

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Toyota Corolla

Toyotas and hybrids go hand in hand, and the Corolla is one of four Toyota cars on this list.

The Corolla range is available in saloon and hatchback body styles, starting with the Ascent sports sedan, priced from $32,110 before on-road costs.

Under the bonnet you’ll find a 1.8-litre four-cylinder hybrid powertrain with a total power output of 103kW. All hybrid Corollas are front-wheel drive.

The hybrid hatchback’s fuel consumption is 4.0L/100km, while Toyota claims the sedan’s fuel consumption is 3.9L/100km.

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Great Wall Motors Haval H6 Hybrid

Following the Great Wall Haval Jolian, the H6 brings greater dimensions to the affordable hybrid SUV category.

For $38,990 you get a spacious cabin and a 179kW hybrid combination of a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an electric motor.

The H6 Hybrid range is front-wheel drive only.

Fuel economy is claimed to be 5.2L/100km, with a minimum fuel requirement of 91 RON.

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Honda HR-V e:HEV

Sandwiched between Toyota, Great Wall and Hyundai is the Honda HR-V hybrid, which starts at $39,900 thanks to a new entry-level e:HEV X variant.

Hybrid models feature a 1.5-litre four-cylinder powertrain with a combined output of 96kW and 253Nm sent through an e-CVT gearbox.

All models come with a 40L fuel tank, while the hybrid model has a claimed 4.3L/100km.

The recent update incorporates improved Power Control Unit (PCU) software, which Honda says enables smoother transitions between electric and hybrid modes and greater EV throttle response.

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Toyota Corolla Cross

Like the Yaris, the Corolla also has a high-end model, the Corolla Cross.

However, there’s something different beneath the skin of the Corolla Cross compared to the smaller base car.

The Corolla Cross Hybrid features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder hybrid with a total power of 146kW, paired with an e-CVT. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions are available.

Front-wheel drive versions use 4.3L/100km, while all-wheel drive versions use 4.4L/100km.

The AWD model comes with a larger 43L fuel tank compared to the 36L FWD tank.

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Hyundai Kona Hybrid

The Hyundai Kona is available with a range of powertrains, but the hybrid model starts at $36,500 (plus on-road costs).

It uses the same 1.6-litre four-cylinder hybrid system as the i30 Sedan Hybrid, with combined outputs of 104kW and 265Nm, sent to the front wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox only.

Like the i30, Hyundai claims the Kona Hybrid’s fuel consumption is 3.9L/100km.

Hyundai Kona comes with a five-year, unlimited kilometer warranty. The first five services are priced at $399, $579, $399, $579 and $579 for hybrid models.

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