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Hybrids, hybrids and more hybrids. It’s an offering many Chinese manufacturers have moved to in the past year in South Africa.

There’s three reasons for this. Despite Chinese vehicles being visually appealing, tech-heavy and super comfortable while still remaining affordable, their petrol vehicles have struggled with fuel economy.

The second reason is that South Africans are struggling to navigate the transition to electric vehicles due to range anxiety and charging infrastructure, so manufacturers have brought vehicles to give them the best of both worlds.

The third reason is that rising fuel costs mean consumers are now likely to consider hybrid vehicles in order to save on running costs.