Car models that `eat gas like they smell` may return to Vietnam this year

(Dan Tri) – Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid, Nissan Kicks or Kia Sorento PHEV are car models using hybrid gasoline-electric engines, with very impressive fuel consumption in times of `stormy` gasoline prices.

Hybrid cars with a gasoline engine combined with an electric motor have become a choice worth considering when looking to buy a fuel-efficient car, especially when gasoline prices continue to peak.

Nissan Kicks

Nissan Kicks may be brought to Vietnam in the second half of this year (Photo: Torque SG).

The urban high chassis car segment in Vietnam can welcome a new product, Nissan Kicks.

In Thailand, the high-end Nissan Kicks is equipped with an e-Power engine with a 1.2L gasoline engine combined with an electric motor for a capacity of 127 horsepower and maximum torque of 260Nm.

The Kicks’ interior has many similarities with the Nissan Almera model sold in Vietnam (Photo: Torque SG).

According to the announcement, Nissan Kicks has an average fuel consumption of 4.6 liters per 100km.

Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid

Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid can land in a number of countries in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam (Photo: CarIdblog).

Suzuki’s MPV model has a hybrid version in the Indian market and is expected to launch in Indonesia and some other countries in Southeast Asia.

The biggest difference on this version is the Smart Hybrid K15C engine, including a 1.5L gasoline engine and electric motor for a total capacity of 102 horsepower, maximum torque of 137 Nm.

Behind the steering wheel is a clock cluster with battery information display (Photo: CarIdblog).

The hybrid version of the Suzuki Ertiga has a few design changes, including a 3D grille and a chrome bar running across the rear of the car.

Kia Sorento PHEV

Kia Sorento PHEV was mentioned by Thaco but has not officially launched in Vietnam (Photo: Kia US).

Introduced by Thaco since 2021, but until now there is still no official information about the launch of Kia Sorento PHEV in Vietnam.

Sorento PHEV belongs to the plug-in hybrid line, meaning the car uses a combination of gasoline engine and electric motor, but the electric motor will plug in to charge to recharge.

The plug-in hybrid powertrain helps the Sorento PHEV consume only 2.97 liters per 100 km.