Top 6 Hybrid Cars In India – Honda City eHEV, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara And More

1. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara - Fuel Efficiency: 27.97kmpl

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara was launched in September 2022 with 2 engine options – a 1.5L mild hybrid and a 1.5L strong hybrid. For the purpose of this article, we’ll focus on the strong hybrid engine. The Grand Vitara equipped with the 3-cylinder strong hybrid engine produces 116PS of power and 141Nm of torque. It is only available with a CVT automatic transmission and the SUV offers a claimed fuel efficiency figure of 27.97kmpl.

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara offers the following standout features:

• 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Digital driver’s display
• Ventilated front seats
• Panoramic sunroof
• Wireless charger
• Head-up display
• Cruise control
• 6 airbags

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara equipped with the strong hybrid engine is available in 2 variants and their ex-showroom prices are as follows:

• Grand Vitara Zeta Plus - Rs. 18.43 lakh
• Grand Vitara Alpha Plus - Rs. 19.93 lakh

2. Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder - Fuel Efficiency: 27.97kmpl

Jointly developed with Maruti Suzuki, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder shares its platform and powertrain with the Grand Vitara SUV. The only differentiating factors between the 2 SUVs are the front and rear bumpers, headlamps, tail lamps, alloy wheel designs and the badges. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder’s 1.5L strong hybrid engine delivers the same power, torque and fuel efficiency as the Grand Vitara.

The top features of the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder include:

• 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Digital driver’s display
• Ventilated front seats
• Panoramic sunroof
• Wireless charger
• Head-up display
• Cruise control
• 6 airbags

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder strong hybrid is offered in 3 variants and their ex-showroom prices are as follows:

• Hyryder S - Rs. 16.66 lakh
• Hyryder G - Rs. 18.69 lakh
• Hyryder V - Rs. 20.19 lakh

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3. Honda City eHEV - Fuel Efficiency: 27.13kmpl

The Honda City hybrid was launched in India in May 2022. Equipped with the 1.5L, 4-cylinder Atkinson Cycle engine and 2 electric motors, the Honda City eHEV offers a claimed fuel efficiency figure or mileage of 27.13kmpl and a range of 1,000km on a full tank. The City eHEV produces 109PS of power and 253Nm of torque and comes with a CVT automatic transmission only.

The standout features of the Honda City eHEV are:

• 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Lane watch camera
• 6 airbags
• Sunroof  

The Honda City eHEV is offered in 2 variants and their ex-showroom prices are as follows:

• City eHEV V - Rs. 18.89 lakh
• City eHEV ZX - Rs. 20.39 lakh

4.Toyota Innova Hycross - Fuel Efficiency: 23.24kmpl

Launched in December 2022, the Innova Hycross D1-segment MUV offers seating for up to 8 passengers and a 2.0L petrol hybrid engine that produces 186PS of power and 206Nm of torque. The Innova Hycross strong hybrid only gets a single transmission option – a CVT automatic. It is one of the most fuel efficient MPV in India with a claimed figure of 23.24kmpl.

The Innova Hycross offers features such as:

• 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple Carplay
• Adaptive cruise control
• Panoramic sunroof
• Leather upholstery
• Powered tailgate
• Ventilated seats
• 6 airbags

The Toyota Innova Hycross is offered in 6 variants and their ex-showroom prices are as follows:

• VX 7 Seater - Rs. 25.72 lakh
• VX 8-seater - Rs. 25.77 lakh
• VX(O) 7-seater - Rs. 27.69 lakh
• VX(O) 8-seater - Rs. 27.74 lakh
• ZX 7-seater - Rs. 30.04 lakh
• ZX(O) 7-seater - Rs. 30.68 lakh

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5. Maruti Suzuki Invicto - Fuel Efficiency: 23.24kmpl

The Maruti Suzuki Invicto shares its platform and powertrain with the Toyota Innova Hycross. Sold via Maruti Suzuki’s Nexa dealerships, the Invicto is only available with the 2.0L petrol hybrid engine. Its power and torque are identical to the Innova Hycross at 186PS and 206Nm, respectively. However, Maruti Suzuki claim the Invicto offers a better fuel efficiency of 23.24kmpl.

The Maruti Suzuki Invicto offers features such as:

• 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple Carplay
• Adaptive cruise control
• Panoramic sunroof
• Leather upholstery
• Powered tailgate
• Ventilated seats
• 6 airbags

The Maruti Suzuki Invicto is offered in 3 variants and their ex-showroom prices are as follows:

• Zeta Plus 7-Seater - Rs. 25.21 lakh
• Zeta Plus 8-Seater - Rs. 25.26 lakh
• Alpha Plus 7-Seater -  Rs. 28.92 lakh

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6. Toyota Camry - Fuel Efficiency: 22.80kmpl

The Toyota Camry, which received a facelift in 2022, is a D2-segment sedan that is powered by a2.5L petrol hybrid engine. The Camry hybrid produces 218PS of power and 221Nm of torque and comes with a CVT automatic transmission only. The next-generation Toyota Camry was unveiled in November 2023 and we expect the new model to launch in India later this year.

The feature highlights of the Toyota Camry hybrid include:

• 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Powered driver and co-passenger seats
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• 9-speaker JBL sound system
• 7.0-inch multi info display
• 3-zone climate control
• 9 airbags

The Toyota Camry hybris is offered in a single variant in India with a price tag of Rs. 46.17 lakh (ex-showroom).

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