High Petrol Prices? These are the Best Fuel-efficient Hybrid Cars in Pakistan

With petrol prices on record hikes, it’s becoming more and more difficult to afford the running cost of a car. Luckily, we’ve got some EVs in our local market, but the problem with them is the charging network, making them an impractical option for the majority of the Pakistani people. What if we choose the best of both worlds? Yes, we are talking about hybrid cars. With their superior fuel economy and some even with a dedicated EV mode, HEV vehicles can be a great solution to Pakistan’s volatile petrol prices.

Here we are again with a list of all the brand-new HEV cars that you can buy in Pakistan from the company’s official dealership. Also, read our previous blog on Best EVs to Buy in Pakistan in case you change your mind and want to go with a complete EV car.

Haval H6 HEV

H6 HEV is one of Pakistan’s few HEV cars being produced or assembled in Pakistan. It’s a 1.5-liter turbocharged hybrid electric crossover that produces a combined horsepower of 240 hp and 530 nm of torque. On the exterior side, the front is largely covered with a massive front grill extending horizontally to the bumpers. Headlights are projector lamps, the same as fog lamps, with parking sensors and radar integrated below. The side view offer alloy wheels along with a distinct character line. 

On the interior side, the dashboard features a dual-screen setup, one as the instrument cluster and the 2nd one as the infotainment system. Haval offers two color options, including Tan and Burgundy red. Being an HEV, the company claims its fuel average is 16-18 Km/l in the city, with a starting price of 1.1 crore.

Features:

• All cushiony leather steering and dashboard
• Both driver and passenger seats have electric
• Based on Haval’s $1 billion R&D platform, L.E.M.O.N
• L2 autonomous driving
• Out of the box for lights design
• 12.3” infotainment, the biggest in its league
• 5-star ANCAP rating
• 6-airbags
• Driver drowsiness detection
• More space and bigger engine than Jolion

Claimed Fuel average:

16-18 Km/l in city

Price: 

Haval H6 HEV

1.18 Crore

Haval Jolion HEV

One thing we’ve noticed about Haval is that they’re fast learners and adaptive. That’s why they brought the H6 HEV to Pakistan as a CKD production. Just two years later, the all-new Jolion HEV has touched the Pakistani market, competing with big brands like Toyota and MG.

For those looking to upgrade from used Japanese cars to something that looks fresh, brand new, and comes with all the modern technology, then the Jolion HEV has got your eye. This machine is undoubtedly one of those few cars that will make you WOW if you’re stepping in from any other Japanese car of the same budget. 

Features:

• All cushiony leather steering and dashboard
• Both driver and passenger seats have electric
• Based on Haval’s $1 billion R&D platform, L.E.M.O.N
• L2 autonomous driving
• Out of the box for lights design
• 12.3” infotainment, the biggest in its league
• 5-star ANCAP rating
• 6-airbags
• Driver drowsiness detection

Claimed Fuel average:

20 Km/l  in city

Price: 

Haval JOLION HEV

0.92 Crore

Toyota Corolla Cross

Corolla Cross is based on Toyota’s 12th generation Corolla. It is a hybrid of crossover, HEV, and Corolla and was introduced in Pakistan in April 2021. For two years, Toyota Indus Motors offered the CBU unit, but in December 2023, IMC introduced the CKD unit of the Corolla Cross with 50% locally made parts. 

Additionally, the vehicle is based on an all-new TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture), which is designed to improve its efficiency, flexibility, durability, and performance.

On the interior side, Toyota is always known for making premium, high-quality interiors. The car offers a Terra Rossa interior with leather finishing on the steering, seats, and dashboard. 

Under the hood, you get a 1.8-liter 2ZR-FXE hybrid engine capable of producing 168 hp and 305 Nm torque mated with Direct Shift CVT transmission in all three trims. 

Features:

• LED Projector (High & Mid Grade variants), Halogen Projector (Low-Grade variant)
• Dual Zone Auto with Rear AC Vents (High & Mid Grade variants), Single Zone Auto (Low-Grade variant)
• 8-inch Touchscreen (High & Mid Grade variants), Standard CD Player (Low-Grade variant)
• Push Start
• Power Steering
• Hill assist
• 7 airbags
• Parking sensors
• Collision alert
• Projector lamps with auto-adjustment
• 17-inches alloys
• Climate control
• Sunroof
• ABS
• Terra rosa interior
• Wireless charging

Claimed Fuel average:

22 Km/l in city

Price:

Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV	PKR 9,399,000
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV X	PKR 9,849,000

Differences in variants:

The HEV X comes with additional features, including a spare tire, downhill assist, sunroof, power boot, and rear power outlet.

GWM Tank 500 HEV

The Tankn 500 was unveiled at the Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand in 2022. Later, in 2022, GWM announced that the Tank 500 HEV would be manufactured in Thailand and would be exported to Australia and New Zealand. However, before those Oceania countries, it was brought to Pakistan by Sazgar Enterprises (GWM’s local partners). Powered by a hybrid 2.0-liter engine that produces 346 HP of power and 658 Nm of torque with a 9-speed transmission and 4×4 drivetrain. From the exterior, it does give a solid, rough, and tough jeep look, and on the other hand, the interior is the complete opposite. From the woodwork dashboard and ultra-comfortable leather stitched sofa seats to the retro-style analog clock and 12-speaker combo, the car gives you the true experience of a luxury SUV. 

Features:

• Panoramic sunroof
• Tri-zone climate control
• Ambient lighting 
• Auto headlights
• DRLs
• 6 airbags
• Lande departure warning, collision alert, pedestrian safety alert, emergency braking, hill assist, adaptive cruise control, and driver fatigue monitoring.
• 360-degree camera
• 14.6-inch color multitouch infotainment system with CarPlay + Android Auto 
• Wireless charging 
• 8-way adjustable driver seat and 6-way for passenger side

Claimed Fuel average:

10-15 Km/l in city

Price:

GWM Tank 500 HEV

4.5 crore

MG HS PHEV

MG HS PHEV is one of the first MG hybrid electric cars that made its debut in Pakistan in 2021. The car comes with a 1.5-turbocharged GDi engine with a hybrid electric motor. The 1490cc displacement engine produces 160hp and 250Nm of Torque. Meanwhile, the electric motor produces 120hp and 230Nm of Torque, so combined, you get 280 HP of power and 300 Nm of torque.

Its exterior is the same as HS; the only difference is the PHEV badging at the rare under the HS name. Additionally, you get 6-way electric seat adjustment, leather interior, 10-inch infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and all the same features you get in the HS. The only difference in the PHEV variant is that you get a digital instrument panel, unlike the analog one in the HS.

Features:

• ADAS
• 6-airbags
• 10-inch infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 
• ADAS (complete package)
• Climate control
• Leather interior
• Rear AC vents
• Projector lamps
• Auto adjustable headlights
• Digital instrumental panel

Claimed Fuel average:

22 Km/l in city

Price: 

MG HS PHEV

1.2 Crore

So this was our complete guide on the list of all the electric cars in Pakistan, which you can buy zero meters. Let us know your thoughts on their pricing and the future of EVs in Pakistan.

Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid

Santa FE is a premium segment hybrid MPV/crossover offering by Hyundai. It was the first proper MPV vehicle to come with Hybrid technology in Pakistan. It’s all leather, and heated + ventilated seats are just on another level. The driver side is a 10-way electric + 4-way lumber support adjustment. You get rear AC vents and beautiful style ambient lights that move across the interior from all four doors to the dashboard.

The most attention-seeker here is the center console, which is unconventional yet elegant. Instead of a gear knob, it uses satisfying clicky buttons for P, R, N, and D, along with all AC controls and parking brakes, embedded in the center console.

Another premium option is the Harmon Kardon stereo system, also known as one of the world’s best stereo systems. In terms of power and performance, it uses a 1.6-liter TGDi engine with a combination of electric motors that produces a combined power of 226 HP and 350 Nm of torque.

Features:

• All leather + heated+ ventilated seats
• 10-way driver electric adjustment with 4-way lumber support
• 8-inch infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Multiple driving modes and auto-sensing smart AWD system
• Hill down assists with all standard safety features
• Rear AC vents
• Panoramic sunroof

Claimed Fuel average:

14 Km/l in city

Hyundai Santa FE

PKR 12,990,000