We find the least-expensive gas-electric hybrid model in each major vehicle segment
Cheapest hybrid car: Toyota Corolla Hybrid, $26,790
All Corolla Hybrid trims use a 1.8L four-cylinder engine that combines with the electric motor to create a maximum of 138 horsepower, along with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT). On AWD models, a second electric motor powers the rear wheels as needed for extra traction. Features on the base LE include full-speed adaptive cruise control, eight-inch touchscreen with wireless connectivity, heated front seats, and automatic climate control; while upper trims can add a wireless charger, sunroof, heated steering wheel, and heated rear seats.
- Canadian MSRP: $26,790 + $1,760 destination charge
- Fuel economy, L/100 km: 4.4 city / 5.1 highway / 4.7 combined
- Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km
- Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km
- Hybrid component warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km
- Hybrid battery warranty: 12 years / 240,000 km
Alternatives to the Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Cheapest hybrid crossover: Kia Niro, $30,595
The hybrid comes in four trim levels and that price is for the LX, which is pretty basic and includes cloth seats, eight-inch centre touchscreen, emergency front braking, and halogen headlights. Moving up the trims can add a sunroof, hands-free liftgate, heated and ventilated seats, LED headlights, and adaptive cruise control. All trims use a 1.6L four-cylinder engine, and in combination with the hybrid system, make up to 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, and with an automatic six-speed dual-clutch transmission.
- Canadian MSRP: $30,595 + $1,950 destination charge
- Fuel economy, L/100 km: 4.5 city / 4.4 highway / 4.4 combined
- Comprehensive warranty: 5 years / 1000,000 km
- Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km
- Hybrid component warranty: 8 years / 150,000 km
- Hybrid battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km
Alternatives to the Kia Niro Hybrid
Cheapest hybrid SUV: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, $35,950
The RAV4 Hybrid is powered by a 2.5L four-cylinder engine, and with the hybrid system, there’s a total of 219 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque. It’s mated to an automatic CVT; and all-wheel drive is standard, using a rear electric motor to supply fuel-free power to those wheels as needed for extra traction.
The base LX trim includes driver-assist technologies such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring, along with an eight-inch centre touchscreen with wireless connectivity, heated front seats, LED headlights, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Upper trims can add ventilated seats, panoramic camera, hands-free liftgate, wireless charger, 10.5-inch screen, heated steering wheel, and heated rear seats.
- Canadian MSRP: $35,950 + $1,930 destination charge
- Fuel economy, L/100 km: 5.8 city / 6.3 highway / 6.0 combined
- Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km
- Hybrid component warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km
- Hybrid battery warranty: 12 years / 240,000 km
Alternatives to the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Cheapest hybrid pickup truck: Ford Maverick, $33,700
The Maverick does an about-face for 2024, since on its introduction, the hybrid powertrain was its base engine, and its 2.0L turbo engine was an option. Now, the gas-only version is the default, and adding the optional hybrid is an extra $200.
The Maverick Hybrid uses a 2.5L four-cylinder engine that combines with the hybrid system for 191 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque, and with an automatic CVT. It’s strictly front-wheel drive, while the gas-only model comes only in AWD. The hybrid is available in all three trims – XL, XLT, and Lariat – and standard or optional features can include heated seats, eight-inch centre screen with premium audio, sunroof, tie-down bed locking rails, and connected navigation. Towing capacity is a maximum of 2,000 lbs.
- Canadian MSRP: $33,700 + $2,195 destination charge
- Fuel economy, L/100 km: 5.6 city / 7.1 highway / 6.3 combined
- Comprehensive warranty: 3 years / 60,000 km
- Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km
- Hybrid component warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km
- Hybrid battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km
Alternatives to the Ford Maverick Hybrid
Cheapest hybrid minivan: Toyota Sienna, $44,950
There are six choices of trim and FWD/AWD, and all include such driver-assist technologies as emergency front braking, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlamps, and lane-keep assist. Standard or available features include a rear-seat entertainment system, power sliding doors with sunshades, navigation, three- or four-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats.
- Canadian MSRP: $44,950 + $1,930 destination charge
- Fuel economy, L/100 km: 6.6 city / 6.5 highway / 6.6 combined
- Powertrain warranty: 5 years / 100,000 km
- Hybrid component warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km
- Hybrid battery warranty: 12 years / 240,000 km
Alternatives to the Toyota Sienna
And that’s a wrap for our least-expensive hybrids in Canada for 2024.
Sign up for our newsletter Blind-Spot Monitor and follow our social channels on Instagram ,Facebook and X to stay up to date on the latest automotive news, reviews, car culture, and vehicle shopping advice.