The electric and hybrid vehicle trend is expected to pay off in Vietnam in the coming time, with a series of hybrids set to be imported into the Southeast Asian nation this year.

From May onward, the Vietnamese car market will welcome multiple new hybrid car models, with prices averaging VND1 billion (US$39,000).

Though Toyota Vietnam publicized the price of a Toyota Corolla Cross sport utility vehicle (SUV) in early April, it will not be until May 6 that the facelifted model will make its debut in the local market.

The facelifted Corolla Cross has two versions, with its HEV premium model featuring a hybrid engine.

Japan’s 2024 Corolla Cross features a 3D grille, a large instrument display, an electric parking brake, and a big sunroof.

A hybrid version of the Haval Jolion, a compact cross SUV produced by Chinese automobile maker Great Wall Motor, will make its first appearance in Vietnam soon.

Local dealerships have started to receive deposits on the Haval Jolion, all imported from Thailand, at a price of less than VND700 million ($27,450) each.

The Haval Jolion boasts a spacious cabin, an ergonomic steering wheel, a state-of-the-art multimedia touchscreen, a six-speaker sound system, connectivity features -- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto -- and multiple advanced safety features.

Its 1.5-liter turbocharged engine produces 190 horsepower and consumes 4.2 liters per 100 kilometers.

Jaecoo J7, the first model from Jaecoo, a marque of Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery, will be launched in Vietnam this year.

The plug-in hybrid version of the Jaecoo J7 might be imported into the local market from Indonesia.

The J7 looks like a European SUV, with its simple design. The interior of the J7 features a 14.8-inch touchscreen and a few physical buttons.

The automaker said that the J7 consumes around one liter per 100 kilometers.

Another hybrid is the BYD Seal, produced by China’s BYD Auto. The BYD Seal has both electric and hybrid versions, but the hybrid is more likely to sell well in Vietnam.

The hybrid version boasts a 1.5L engine, an electric motor, and a continuously variable transmission, and consumes only 3.9 liters per 100 kilometers.

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