Price as tested (excl. on-road costs)
$29,520 ($500 metallic paint)
The hybrid powertrain – which promises to lower fuel consumption by combining a traditional petrol engine with electric assistance that charges as you drive – is unique in the segment.
The system isn’t really any more powerful than other cars in the class. The 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine is tuned to minimise consumption and produces 67kW and 120Nm on its own; however, the 59kW/141Nm electric motor assists and results in a combined 85kW total system output (no combined torque number is given). Drive is channelled through an e-CVT to blend inputs from the two different power sources and direct them to the front wheels.