The 36th Total Economy Run was held in White River, Mpumalanga from 27 July to 28 July 2012 that covered a distance of 1 105km with 53 crews and 21 manufacturers battling it out to determine South Africa’s most fuel efficient passenger vehicle.

Overall winners included the 1.6-litre Diesel Ford Fiesta Trend Auto driven by Stuart Greig and Wynand Gerber came first in the L Class with an average fuel consumption of 4.485-litres/100km. The lowest consuming petrol passenger car in South Africa is the Peugeot 107 that was driven by Jeanette Kok Kritzinger and Riette Wannenburg who recorded a fuel consumption figure of 5.063-litres/100km.

The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is South Africa’s most economical hybrid car and was driven by Willie Nel and Willie Nel Jnr with an average fuel consumption figure of 5.068-litres/100km.

All vehicles that participated in the Total Economy Run were standard vehicles with no alterations to assist fuel efficiency. An assigned observer for each vehicle ensured that all road and competition rules were adhered to.