Strong Hybrid Cars On Sale In India – See Details Inside
In 2022, the Indian automobile market had the highest-ever sales of powerful hybrid vehicles. Throughout all, 19,556 hybrid automobiles were sold in the nation. While Toyota controls 57% of the strong hybrid market, Maruti Suzuki and Honda control 35% and 7%, respectively. If you’re looking to buy a powerful hybrid vehicle, here are seven interesting possibilities from various categories.
India Has Powerful Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid Honda City
The 1.5L, 4-cylinder Atkinson Cycle engine and two electric motors power the Honda City Hybrid, which will be available in mid-2022. The first motor serves as an electric generator, while the second serves as a propeller. The City hybrid, according to the manufacturer, has a fuel efficiency of 26.5kmpl and a range of 1,000km in a single change. The powerplant is linked to an eCVT transmission and a battery pack housed in the trunk. It has a power output of 126bhp and a torque output of 253Nm. The City hybrid is based on the fifth-generation sedan and has various segment-first safety technologies such as Honda Sensing Suite.
The cost is Rs 19.89 lakh.
26.5 kilometres per gallon
Toyota Hyryder/Maruti Grand Vitara
The Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder hybrids have a 92bhp, 1.5L, 3-cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine linked to an electric motor (79bhp/141Nm). The aggregate power of the arrangement is 115bhp. It is available with an eCVT transmission. The stated mileage is 27.97kmpl. The Grand Vitara strong hybrid is available in three trim levels: Zeta+, Alpha+, and Alpha+ dual-tone, with prices ranging from Rs 18.15 lakh to Rs 19.49 million to Rs 19.65 lakh. Toyota Hyryder strong hybrid models S, G, and V are priced at Rs 15.11 lakh, Rs 17.49 lakh, and Rs 18.99 lakh, respectively. Both are the best-selling strong hybrid vehicles in the country.
Grand Vitara price ranges from Rs 18.15 lakh to Rs 19.65 lakh.
Hyryder price ranges from Rs 15.11 lakh to Rs 18.99 lakh.
Mileage: 27.97 km/l
Toyota Hybrid Innova
The all-new Toyota Innova Hycross MPV model lineup is based on the monocoque design and includes G, GX, VX, ZX, and ZX (O) trims. It comes in four hybrid variants: VX 7-seater, VX 8-seater, ZX and ZX (O), with prices starting at Rs 24.01 lakh, Rs 24.06 lakh, Rs 28.33 lakh, and Rs 28.97 lakh. The powerful hybrid variant has a 2.0L, 4-cylinder engine with Atkinson cycle boost. The engine produces 184bhp when combined with an e-Drive gearbox. The 7-seater model features two captain’s chairs with the segment-first ottoman function for the middle row, whilst the 8-seater variant includes bench seats for both the second and third rows.
Prices range from Rs 24.01 lakh to Rs 28.97 lakh.
Mileage: 23.24 km/l
Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Camry facelift will be ready in early 2022, featuring a 2.5L petrol engine linked to a 120bhp permanent magnet synchronous motor. It has a combined power of 218bhp. A CVT automatic transmission is available. The new Camry is reported to have a fuel economy of 23.27kmpl. The luxury sedan includes a 9-inch infotainment system with the latest smartphone connectivity, a head-up display, powered and ventilated front seats with a memory function for the driver’s seat, three-zone climate control, a 9-speaker JBL audio system, power reclining rear seats, a reverse camera, nine airbags, and other features.
The cost is Rs 45.25 lakh.
Mileage: 23.24 km/l
The Toyota Vellfire
Toyota Vellfire is only available in one fully-loaded model, which costs Rs 94.45 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2.5L petrol engine (117bhp) and two electric motors power the company’s flagship MPV (front – 143bhp and rear – 68bhp). It has a fuel economy rating of 16.35kmpl according to ARAI. It measures 4935mm in length, 1895mm in width, and 1895mm in height. The MPV has a staggering 3,000mm wheelbase. It is available with 4WD (four-wheel drive).
The cost is Rs 94.45 lakh.
16.35kmpl is the average mileage.