Hybrid cars have been the talk of the town for quite some time now. With a growing concern for the environment and fuel efficiency, hybrid cars have become a popular choice among consumers looking for eco-friendly commutes.
Hybrid powertrains are complicated and expensive to manufacture. However, few brands in India now offer a budget-friendly hybrid powertrain option on their models. Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Honda, and Volvo have already introduced hybrid variants in the Indian market. Here is a list of the most affordable hybrid cars on sale.
First on the list is the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid, which is available in two engine options: mild hybrid and strong hybrid. The strong hybrid is powered by a Toyota-sourced 1.5-litre 4-cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine and an electric motor that produces 115 bhp and 137 Nm of torque.
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara strong hybrid model is claimed to return a fuel efficiency of 27.97km/l. The SUV is also quite feature-packed with ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger, a 360-degree camera, and a panoramic sunroof.
The safety net on the Grand Vitara includes ESP, hill-hold assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system, six airbags and more. are offered across different variants. The Grand Vitara is available in 17 various variants, with prices ranging from Rs. 15.41 lakh to Rs. 19.80 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The next one on the list is the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. The strong hybrid variant of Hyryder comes with a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson cycle naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 92 bhp and 122 Nm of torque paired with an electric motor that produces 75 bhp and 141 Nm of torque.
Toyota has claimed an average of a whopping 27.97 km/l for strong hybrid variants. This mid size SUV is feature packed with the likes of panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, cruise control, auto headlamps, wireless charger, heads-up display, auto-dimming IRVM along with others.
Regarding safety Hyryder comes with six airbags, disc brakes for rear wheels, ABS with EBD, TPMS, rear parking sensors, three-pointed seat belts for all passengers, hill-hold assist etc. The Hyryder is priced between Rs. 18.24 lakh and Rs. 19.74 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Third on the list is Honda City e:HEV hybrid. Priced at Rs.20.39 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), this Japanese marvel claims an average of 27.13 km/l. The Honda City e:HEV runs on a powerful hybrid powertrain that houses a 1.5-liter Atkinson cycle petrol engine and two electric motors.
One of the motors serves as a starter/generator, while the other assists in running.This combination of the twin motor system and the Atkinson cycle generates a power output of 126 bhp and 253 Nm of torque.
Honda has equipped the new City e:HEV with a range of advanced driver assistance systems such as Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, auto high-beam, etc., as part of the Honda Sensing ADAS suite.
Additionally, The all new Honda City e:HEV boasts of features like ambient lighting, an 8-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a sunroof, six airbags, along with others.
The very famous Toyota Innova Hycross is the last one on the list. This hybrid-high-end multi-purpose vehicle has a starting price of Rs 25.03 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and up to Rs 29.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Innova Hycross is only available in petrol variants and offers two drivetrain options.
The strong hybrid variant comes with a 2.0-liter petrol engine paired with an electric motor, producing 184 bhp and 188 Nm of torque, and claims an impressive fuel efficiency of 23.24 km/l, the highest in the segment.
The Innova Hycross is offered with an exquisite range of safety features, like 3-point seatbelts, six airbags, ESP, ABS, hill-hold, traction control, TPMS, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Trace Assist (LTA), Auto High Beam (AHB), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), electronic parking brake with auto hold, pre-collision system etc.
Other features include pollution filter, 8-way power adjustable driver seat with memory + slide return & away function, Panoramic Sunroof, ambient lighting, auto-dimming IRVM, voice control and a 360-degree camera system.
Thoughts About Affordable Hybrid Cars On Sale In India
The increasing popularity of hybrid cars in India is a testament to the shifting mindset towards practical mobility. As concerns for the environment and rising fuel costs continue to grow, more and more Indian consumers are recognizing the benefits of hybrid vehicles.
Even though hybrid cars are new to the highly volatile Indian market, they have become an attractive choice for individuals seeking long-term savings with their combination of fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and advanced technologies.
