Along with stunning economy, this Yaris delivers surprisingly sprightly performance and battery-only power for a claimed “80 per cent of most average commutes”, as well as surefooted handling. Likewise, the Hybrid’s powertrain also breaks fresh ground, introducing a 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine assisted by a lightweight lithium-ion battery and electric motor. Plus, driver-assist safety like AEB, adaptive cruise control and a lane-keep system debut, highlighting the Toyota’s newfound high-tech maturity. The styling inside and out transforms from dull to daring, with notable advances in seat comfort, cabin quality and refinement levels, backed up by reduced road noise, a modern touchscreen interface and even a world-first airbag between the front seats.
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While carmakers are abandoning the light hatch class in droves, Toyota is redoubling its efforts with the Yaris Hybrid, providing affordable petrol-electric motoring for the masses.Ĭompletely new, Toyota’s fourth-gen five-door hatch since 1999’s breakout Echo, mirrors the previous model size-wise, matching rivals like the Suzuki Swift, but offers substantially greater interior space.
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Toyota Yaris Hybrid from $29,090 plus on-road costs Toyota Corolla Hybrid specifications Engine: Otherwise, with excellent road manners, a comfy ride, roomy cabin, stylish dash and generous standard safety kit, the Corolla Hybrid is a fun, efficient and engaging choice. More worrying is the hatchback’s boot capacity – just 217L with a temporary spare – which is less than the baby Yaris’ – so if that’s an issue then choose a tyre-inflation kit for 333L, or go the 470L sedan instead. Great for around town, but tardy on the open road compared to the muscular 2.0-litre petrol-only alternative. The flipside is exceptionally low consumption, as well as quiet, easy operation. Spirited off the line, and ultra-smooth as it transitions from electric to piston power, acceleration then tapers off noticeably at higher speeds, revealing the economy – rather than performance – priorities at play. Pure electric-only drive is only possible under light acceleration or off-throttle cruising, before the petrol unit kicks on. Toyota quietly released a series-parallel hybrid version of the previous Corolla in 2016, but it was the all-new 12th-generation version launched in 2018 that brought electrification to the masses.Īlso available in sedan shape, the Corolla’s hybrid system has been substantially updated, using a 1.8-litre engine, a lighter electric motor and redesigned battery. (Skip to plug-in hybrids) Toyota Corolla Hybrid from $27,395 plus on-road costs For a run down of SUVs, check out our reviews of Hybrid SUVs available in Australia 2021. We've looked at the pros and cons of a wide range of regular and plugin hybrid cars on offer in Australia in 2021 for under $100k, to help you decide if moving to a hybrid is the right choice. The Honda CR-V hybrid was the third most-shopped electrified vehicle, and the Honda Accord hybrid tied for 10 th place with Chevrolet Bolt.Over the past 20 years, hybrid cars have quietly and steadily moved intoĬity cars through to large SUVs and luxury sports cars. And now Toyota is being forced to cut 40% of its global production plans through September due to the chip shortage. Its hybrid models have been in extremely short supply. Making the list beyond RAV4 were Prius at No. Toyota has the most models on the Top 10 list of most-shopped electrified vehicles. The Toyota RAV4 hybrid repeated as the most-shopped electrified vehicle. GM idled the Michigan plant that builds the Bolt and issued a stop-sale order for Bolts while owners await replacement battery modules.įord notified consumers who ordered the Mustang Mach-E that delivery of their vehicles could be delayed by as much as six weeks due to the chip shortage.Īt the same time, some Tesla customers are experiencing waits of weeks or months for their cars, and Tesla’s promised delivery dates keep slipping, suggesting Tesla is having production issues. GM expanded its recall of Chevrolet Bolt EVs to cover all of those made since 2017 as they are at risk of overheating and catching fire due to manufacturing defects. Meantime, challenges lie ahead for Ford and Chevrolet as well as Tesla. The Chevrolet Bolt made it on the list for the first time, tying for No. The new Ford Mustang Mach-E, a first-timer among the most-shopped electrified vehicles, squeezed between the Model Y and Model S at No.
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