Top 10 Cheapest Hybrid Cars in Australia 2024

With manufacturers hell-bent on cutting their emissions, new models are hitting the Aussie market complete with fuel-efficient hybrid engine tech and, in the hope of one-upping their rivals, competitive price tags to match.

Let’s take a closer look at ten of the cheapest hybrid cars currently on sale in Australia in 2024 to help you out with your search.

We’ve bunched together several vehicles from Toyota that share the same platform and are effectively the same package, just in a sedan or hatchback and compact SUV alternative.

This intentional move allows us to include some different affordable hybrid makes and models, otherwise the list would be dominated by Toyota, with the company offering the majority of Australia’s cheapest hybrid cars in 2024. 

Toyota Yaris & Yaris Cross GX Hybrid

Starting from $30,190*

Our list kicks off with the pint-sized Toyota Yaris hatchback and its loftier Yaris Cross compact SUV sibling, both of which represent Australia’s cheapest hybrid car on sale in 2024.

While they don’t offer a huge footprint, the Yaris and Yaris Cross make for an ideal city car package thanks to their agile handling, exceptional fuel efficiency, user-friendly nature on the road and pint-sized proportions that make parking a cinch.

• Engine: 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol + two electric motor hybrid 

• Power & Torque: 85kW/120Nm (Yaris hatch)

• Combined Fuel Economy: 3.3 - 3.8L/100km (Yaris vs Yaris Cross)

• Boot Space: 270L (Yaris) 390L (Yaris Cross)

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Hyundai i30 Sedan Hybrid

Starting from $33,000*

Hyundai has transplanted a new fuel-efficient hybrid engine underneath the bonnet of its i30 Sedan, with the end result making for one of the most affordable hybrid sedans on the market.

It’s a clever call from Hyundai, whose normal engine lineup was begging for a more efficient option that offers smooth, silent EV driving at low speeds in the same ever-practical i30 Sedan body we’ve come to know and love.

• Engine: 1.6-litre four-cylinder + electric motor hybrid 

• Power & Torque: 104kW/265Nm

• Combined Fuel Economy: 3.9L/100km

• Boot Space: 474L

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Toyota Corolla & Corolla Cross Hybrid

Starting from $36,480*

For those looking for more practicality than the pint-sized Yaris, the Corolla range offers a nice space premium and, in the case of the Corolla Cross, some added ride height on the road.

The news gets even better for price-conscious buyers, with Toyota offering its clever hybrid engine tech across every member of the range, including the entry-level Corolla Ascent Sport and the Corolla Cross GX, making for one of the most comprehensive and affordable hybrid lineups in 2024.

• Engine: 1.8 - 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol + electric motor hybrid 

• Power & Torque: N/A

• Combined Fuel Economy: 3.9 - 4.4L/100km=

• Boot Space: 217 - 470L (Corolla) 380 - 436L (Corolla Cross)

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Hyundai Kona Hybrid

Starting from $36,000*

Hyundai’s updated Kona comes packing a futuristic styling package and the option of a new hybrid engine underneath the swooping bodywork that makes for one of the most stylish hybrid compact SUVs.

The new engine is a perfect pairing for Hyundai’s agile little SUV, drastically improving fuel economy figures over the standard Kona while retaining the dynamic handling and surprisingly practical interior that makes it a leading option in the compact SUV segment.

• Engine: 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol + electric motor hybrid 

• Power & Torque: 104kW/265Nm

• Combined Fuel Economy: 3.9L/100km

• Boot Space: 407L

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

GWM Haval Jolion Lux Hybrid

Starting from $36,990*

GWM’s latest take on the Haval Jolion gives buyers looking for a fuel-efficient and impressively spacious small SUV package some serious food for thought.

Even with the hybrid engine, the Jolion Lux Hybrid retains a very reasonable asking price, a comparatively lengthy equipment list and an exceptional seven-year warranty that makes it an undeniable option for any hybrid SUV shortlist.

• Engine: 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol + electric motor hybrid 

• Power & Torque: 139kW/375Nm

• Combined Fuel Economy: 5.0L/100km

• Boot Space: 390L

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid L

Starting from $38,590*

Subaru’s addition of a hybrid engine to the Crosstrek range makes for one of the more adventurous SUVs on the market, one that is absolutely jam-packed with safety tech, too.

The company has stuck with its trusty symmetrical all-wheel drive system that adds stability to the driving experience, as well as some light off-roading abilities that make the Crosstrek a fuel-efficient hybrid SUV that isn’t afraid to get its toes dirty.

• Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder e-Boxer Hybrid 

• Power & Torque: 110kW/196Nm

• Combined Fuel Economy: 6.5L/100km

• Boot Space: 315L

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre 

Toyota Camry Ascent Sport Hybrid

Starting from $40,717*

The Toyota Camry has long been one of Australia’s favourite sedans, with the nameplate transforming into a largely hybrid affair that combines Toyota’s super fuel-efficient tech with a practical sedan bodyshape.

On the road, the Camry is incredibly smooth, while its spacious interior makes for a wonderful place to sit back on a long journey while the hybrid engine works quietly and frugally away in the background.

• Engine: 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol + electric motor hybrid 

• Power & Torque: 131kW/221Nm

• Combined Fuel Economy: 4.2L/100km

• Boot Space: 524L

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre 

Subaru Forester Hybrid L

Starting from $44,090*

Subaru has given its iconic Forester a more fuel-efficient hybrid engine option, representing one of the leading options for growing families looking to hit the Great Outdoors.

While it’s not the most technologically advanced hybrid system, the Forester Hybrid L does offer some significant fuel savings while retaining its spacious, light-filled cabin, decent ground clearance and extremely generous active safety technology lists that make it a super safe SUV offering.

• Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder e-Boxer Hybrid 

• Power & Torque: 110kW/196Nm

• Combined Fuel Economy: 6.7L/100km

• Boot Space: 509L

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre 

Kia Niro Hybrid S

Starting from $44,930*

Kia’s hybrid take on the compact SUV looks sharp and futuristic, with a super fuel-efficient hybrid engine lurking underneath the bonnet that makes for a great city car package backed by a long warranty for peace of mind.

On the road, the Kia Niro is a pleasure to drive thanks to its agile handling, while the cabin offers a surprising amount of interior space, practicality and for the small SUV segment, combined with a sleek design that makes it a treat on the eyes.

• Engine: 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol + electric motor hybrid 

• Power & Torque: 104kW/265Nm

• Combined Fuel Economy: 4.0L/100km

• Boot Space: 425L

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES PHEV

Starting from $47,790*

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is currently Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles that combines smooth acceleration with immense fuel economy bonuses, so long as the battery is charged.

Inside, there’s a great deal of space that makes it a very useable small SUV package, while the smooth on-road manners and unbeatable warranty that stretches out to ten years make it well worth a spot on your affordable plug-in hybrid shortlist.

• Engine: 2.4-litre four-cylinder + dual electric motor hybrid 

• Power & Torque: N/A

• Combined Fuel Economy: 1.9L/100km

• EV Driving Range: 55km 

• Boot Space: 359L

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star

• Warranty: Up to ten-year/200,000km when serviced in network

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* Prices accurate at time of writing.