Electric vehicles (EVs) are all the rage when it comes to eco-friendly motoring in 2024, but hybrids don’t always get the attention they deserve anymore.
Many modern hybrids seamlessly integrate petrol and electric power to kick efficiency goals, without asking the price premium that EVs still carry.
In fact, there’s a large contingent of affordable hybrids that compete directly with electrification-free rivals on price, while sipping fuel and saving you money at the pump.
To demonstrate the point, here are the 10 cheapest new hybrid cars you can buy in Australia.
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We are basing this list on hybrid vehicles with meaningful EV driving capability, which excludes the Suzuki Swift Hybrid as it can’t drive on EV power alone.
Some manufacturers list drive-away prices, while others list prices excluding on-road costs. For consistency, however, this list is ranked based on drive-away prices for Victorian private buyers.
| Make/model | Victorian drive-away starting price |
|---|---|
| MG 3 Hybrid+ | $30,694 |
| GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid | $31,990 |
| Toyota Yaris | $32,674 |
| Toyota Yaris Cross | $35,175 |
| Hyundai i30 Sedan Hybrid | $35,990 |
| Toyota Corolla | $36,443 |
| GWM Haval H6 Hybrid | $38,990 |
| Honda HR-V e:HEV | $39,900 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | $40,990 |
| Hyundai Kona Hybrid | $41,017 |
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MG 3 Hybrid+
The MG 3 takes the crown for the cheapest hybrid you can buy new in Australia, with a starting price of $27,990 plus on-roads.
Even the flagship Hybrid+ Essence comes in under $30k before on-roads, making the MG 3 a budget entry point into hybrid ownership.
Hybrid variants are powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing outputs of 75kW and 128Nm, combined with a 100kW electric motor and a 1.83kWh battery pack. The two systems pair to produce 155kW, sent to the front wheels.
MG claims a combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.3 litres per 100km (100g/km CO2).
| MG 3 | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| MG 3 Hybrid+ Excite | $27,990 |
| MG 3 Hybrid+ Essence | $29,990 |
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GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid
The GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid has become cheaper this year, and it’s now comfortably the most affordable hybrid SUV available in Australia.
Until December 31 pricing kicks off at $31,990 for the Premium Hybrid, which shares a powertrain with the rest of the variants in 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.
Hybrid models come with a 55L fuel tank and a claimed fuel consumption of 5.1L/100km.
| GWM Haval Jolion | Drive-away price |
|---|---|
| GWM Haval Jolion Premium Hybrid | $31,990 |
| GWM Haval Jolion Lux Hybrid | $34,990 |
| GWM Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid | $37,990 |
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Toyota Yaris
The Toyota Yaris range is now hybrid-only, with the base model starting at $28,500 before on-road costs.
All Yaris models feature a 1.5-litre three-cylinder hybrid powertrain producing 67kW of power and 120Nm of torque, mated with a 59kW/141Nm electric motor, a small lithium-ion battery, and a continuously variable transmission. Total system output 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 regular unleaded fuel and has a 36L fuel tank. It emits 76 grams of CO2 per kilometre.
| Toyota Yaris | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris Ascent Sport Hybrid | $28,600 |
| Toyota Yaris SX Hybrid | $31,960 |
| Toyota Yaris ZR Hybrid | $34,530 |
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Toyota Yaris Cross
If you’re familiar with the Yaris then it’s not hard to get your head around the Yaris Cross, which is essentially a jacked up version of the long-lived hatch.
The Yaris Cross carries a small price premium over its shorter sibling – the range starts at $30,900 plus on-roads.
It features the same powertrain as the Yaris, although the bulkier Cross is slightly less efficient, drinking a claimed 3.8-4.1L/100km depending on the variant.
Unlike the Yaris, the Yaris Cross is available with all-wheel drive in addition to front-wheel drive.
| Toyota Yaris Cross | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid GX FWD | $30,900 |
| Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid GX AWD | $33,900 |
| Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid GXL FWD | $33,950 |
| Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid GXL AWD | $36,950 |
| Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid Urban FWD | $36,880 |
| Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid Urban AWD | $39,880 |
| Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid GR Sport FWD | $36,930 |
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Hyundai i30 Sedan Hybrid
Hyundai’s cheapest hybrid offering is the i30 Sedan, which is available from $33,000 plus on-roads.
The i30 Sedan Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a front-mounted electric motor, with combined outputs of 104kW and 265Nm sent to the front wheels only. Hyundai claims that it uses 3.9L/100km.
The electric motor is powerful enough for the majority of low-speed everyday driving before the petrol engine kicks in, between 20 and 40km/h.
| Hyundai i30 Sedan | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| Hyundai i30 Sedan Hybrid | $33,000 |
| Hyundai i30 Sedan Elite Hybrid | $37,500 |
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Toyota Corolla
Toyota and hybrid go hand-in-hand, and the Corolla is one of four Toyotas in this list.
Available in both sedan and hatch body styles, the Corolla range kicks off with the Ascent Sport Sedan at $32,110 plus on-road costs.
Under the bonnet you’ll find a 1.8-litre four-cylinder hybrid powertrain with a combined power output of 103kW. All hybrid Corollas are front-wheel drive.
The hybrid hatch uses 4.0L/100km, while Toyota claims the sedans achieve 3.9L/100km.
| Toyota Corolla | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport Hybrid Hatch | $32,110 |
| Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport Hybrid Sedan | $32,320 |
| Toyota Corolla SX Hybrid Sedan | $34,920 |
| Toyota Corolla SX Hybrid Hatch | $35,260 |
| Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid Hatch | $39,100 |
| Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid Sedan | $40,260 |
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GWM Haval H6 Hybrid
Stepping up from the GWM Haval Jolion, the H6 brings extra size to the budget hybrid SUV category.
For $38,990 drive-away you get a spacious cabin, and 179kW of hybrid power from the combination of a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder and an electric motor.
The H6 Hybrid range is front-wheel drive only.
Fuel economy is claimed at 5.2L/100km, with a minimum fuel requirement of 91 RON.
| GWM Haval H6 | Drive-away price |
|---|---|
| GWM Haval H6 Lux Hybrid | $38,990 |
| GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid | $42,990 |
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Honda HR-V e:HEV
Sandwiched among the Toyotas, GWMs and Hyundais is the Honda HR-V hybrid, which is now priced from $39,900 drive-away thanks to a new entry-level e:HEV X variant.
Hybrid variants feature a 1.5-litre four-cylinder powertrain, with combined outputs of 96kW and 253Nm sent through an e-CVT transmission.
All models have a 40L fuel tank, while the hybrid uses a claimed 4.3L/100km.
A recent update integrated more refined Power Control Unit (PCU) software, which Honda says allows for smoother transitions between electric and hybrid modes, and greater EV throttle response.
| Honda HR-V e:HEV | Drive-away price |
|---|---|
| Honda HR-V e:HEV X | $39,900 |
| Honda HR-V e:HEV L | $42,900 |
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Toyota Corolla Cross
Like the Yaris, the Corolla also has a high-riding counterpart, in the form of the Corolla Cross.
However, the Corolla Cross is a little different under the skin compared to its smaller passenger car sibling.
The Corolla Cross Hybrid comes with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder hybrid producing a combined 146kW, mated to an e-CVT. Both front- and all-wheel drive versions are available.
Front-wheel drive versions use 4.3L/100km, while all-wheel drive variants sip 4.4L/100km.
AWD models are equipped with a larger 43L fuel tank, compared to the 36L FWD tank.
| Toyota Corolla Cross | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Cross GX Hybrid 2WD | $36,480 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross GXL Hybrid 2WD | $40,230 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross GXL Hybrid AWD | $43,230 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid 2WD | $47,030 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos Hybrid AWD | $50,030 |
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Hyundai Kona Hybrid
The Hyundai Kona is available with a range of powertrains, but hybrid examples start from $36,500 plus on-road costs.
It uses the same 1.6-litre four-cylinder hybrid from the i30 Sedan Hybrid, with combined outputs of 104kW and 265Nm sent to the front wheels only via a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Like the i30, Hyundai claims the Kona Hybrid uses 3.9L/100km.
The Hyundai Kona is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. The first five services for hybrid models will set you back $399, $579, $399, $579, and $579 each.
| Hyundai Kona Hybrid | Price before on-roads |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona Hybrid | $36,500 |
| Hyundai Kona N Line Hybrid | $40,500 |
| Hyundai Kona Premium Hybrid | $43,500 |
| Hyundai Kona N Line Premium Hybrid | $46,500 |
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