South African motorists are facing many headwinds right now. Chief among these challenges is the seemingly ever-rising price of fuel. Yes, early in October 2023, the cost of both petrol and diesel increased yet again.
Of course, traditional hybrid vehicles offer the potential of substantial savings at the pump, so you may well be considering switching to this flavour of so-called "new energy" powertrain. So, what are your options in this space? Well, while full hybrids are by no means cheap, there are a few choices for those who can afford to spend a little more. We sorted through South Africa's new vehicle market to pick out the six least expensive traditional hybrids currently available.