LIFE AND STYLE
The Trio of Toyota, Honda & Suzuki Reaches 58,621 Total Hybrid Registrations
The Mauritian automotive landscape has undergone a significant shift over the last 15 years, with more than 58,000 hybrid vehicles hitting the roads between 2010 and 2025. Official data reveals that a total of 58,621 hybrid units were registered during this period. The market shows a clear preference for pre-owned models, with 43,158 second-hand imports compared to 15,463 brand-new vehicles.
The “Big Three” Dominance
Japanese manufacturers continue to dominate the local appetite for eco-friendly transport. Toyota has established itself as the undisputed market leader, accounting for more than 25,000 of the hybrids currently in circulation.
Honda follows in second place with 16,350 registrations, while Suzuki rounds out the top three with 4,640 vehicles.
Emerging Competition
While the Japanese trio maintains a firm grip on the majority of the market share, they are facing increasing competition from South Korea. Both Hyundai and Kia are successfully carving out their own space in the hybrid sector as Mauritian drivers continue to diversify their choices.
The provided data illustrates a remarkable period of growth for hybrid vehicles in Mauritius, culminating in a record-breaking performance as we enter 2026.
Hybrid Market Momentum (2010–2025)
The trend line shows a steady climb that turned into a surge after 2022. By the end of 2024, registrations peaked at 12,087 vehicles. For the current year, 14,225 vehicles have already been recorded, consisting of 5,743 new units and 8,482 second-hand imports.
Registration Timeline
- 2010 to 2015: 2,370 vehicles
- 2016: 1,352 vehicles
- 2017: 2,641 vehicles
- 2018: 3,586 vehicles
- 2019: 3,770 vehicles
- 2020: 3,307 vehicles
- 2021: 3,183 vehicles
- 2022: 3,892 vehicles
- 2023: 8,208 vehicles
- 2024: 12,087 vehicles
The Hybrid Leaderboard: Total Registrations (2010-2025)
The following table categorizes the performance of various brands, showcasing those that have truly “hit the jackpot” and those maintaining a more niche presence.
| Market Giants | Total Units | Mid-Range Favorites | Total Units | Luxury & Niche | Total Units |
| Toyota | 25,747 | Mercedes | 1,390 | Land Rover | 667 |
| Honda | 16,350 | Kia | 1,337 | Volvo | 436 |
| Suzuki | 4,640 | Nissan | 1,264 | GWM | 381 |
| BMW | 2,695 | Hyundai | 1,252 | Audi | 366 |
Other Notable Brand Performances
- Lifestyle & Economy: Mazda (357), MG (357), Haval (357), Porsche (272), Mini (157), BYD (130), Lexus (110).
- Specialty Brands: Jaguar (95), Volkswagen (61), Proton (42), Mitsubishi (38), Jaecoo (21), Chery (19), Subaru (18), McLaren (12), Bentley (11), Skoda (10).
- Exclusive & Emerging: Ferrari (5), Maserati (5), Hino (5), Infiniti (4), Range Rover (3), Isuzu (2), Leapmotor (2), Wuling (2), Mitsuoka (1).
Source: Defi Media
