In recent months, the Mexican market has witnessed the arrival of many models with an ecological vocation. However, they have been hybrid SUVs, which have experienced a truly dizzying expansion.
Until a couple of years ago, there was only one option, but today, the list is so extensive that it already allows us to make lists like this, where We present you the five most affordable hybrid SUVs in the Mexican market.
I’ll let you know once and for all, it won’t be a controversy-free recount. But if you’re interested in a vehicle that combines the versatility of an SUV with great fuel efficiency, you can’t miss it.
Note, just for clarification, we decided not to list the models mild hybridsince they do not receive tax incentives, nor green plates, nor are they free of verification, among other benefits.
Nissan Kicks from $566,900 pesos
The first copy and we are already in controversy. Beyond marketing issues, e-Power technology is classified as a series hybrid (or extended-range electric). This means that the wheels are driven exclusively by an electric motor, while a gasoline generator is responsible for recharging the vehicle’s battery.
Clarified this, we have that Kicks e-Power, would be the most affordable hybrid SUV in the Mexican market. Its main feature would be a handling close to that of an electric. Available in 3 versions, all powered by an electric motor capable of delivering 134 Hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. The battery is a 96-cell 2.13kW Lithium Ion. The brand announces a combined consumption of 23.3 km/l.
KIA Niro from $713,900 pesos
A conventional hybrid that uses a hybrid system made up of a 1.6 L Atkinson cycle gasoline block and an electric motor, which together deliver 139 Hp and 195 Lb-ft of torque. The transmission is double clutch and six relationships. The combined fuel economy is 28.08 km/l according to the manufacturer. It is only for sale in a single version.
Toyota RAV4 HEV from $773,700 pesos
Toyota is an institution in terms of hybridization and of course, the RAV4, one of the star models in its catalog, could not be exempt from counting on its HEV version. In this case, a hybrid system consisting of a 2.5-liter engine and a synchronous electric is used, which deliver a combined power of 219 horsepower. Curiously, the brand does not announce an official consumption, but in our measurements in real conditions it gave us up to 19.4 km/l.
Ford Escape HEV from $766,000 pesos
In this case, Ford is committed to an exclusively hybrid range made up of four versions. This allows the brand to offer finishes at a relatively affordable price, although at the opposite end, the top version of the Escape remains one of the most expensive of its kind. Here, a system is used that combines a 2.5L Atkinson Cycle engine with an electric drive with a 1.1 kWh Lithium Ion battery. The joint power is 192 Hp. It can be equipped with either FWD or AWD drive. Again, the brand does not give an official consumption figure, but in our tests in real conditions it gave a performance of up to 21.3 km/l.
MG eHS $825,000 pesos
The only plug-in hybrid SUV on this list. In this case, a 1.5-liter gasoline engine is used that matches a permanent magnet synchronous motor. The battery is lithium-ion of 16.6 kWh. In this case the combined power is 280 Hp and 353 lb-ft of torque. It can drive up to 52 kilometers in fully electric mode. The fuel efficiency according to the manufacturer is 47.5 km/l and MG indicates that the eHs can recharge its battery in almost five hours using the wall charger (3.4 kw), while in a 220 volt outlet it takes about 2 hours to reach at 100% charge.
