With diesels fading away from most car segments, robust hybrids have emerged as the subsequent greatest powertrain choice for people who find themselves not solely on the lookout for economical operating prices but in addition are unwilling to compromise on efficiency. While CNG powertrains do present the previous, it typically leaves individuals wanting extra within the efficiency side. Moreover, robust hybrids even have the additional benefit of decrease tailpipe emissions on account of their inherent fuel-efficient nature.

Here, we have now listed probably the most environment friendly strong-hybrid cars and SUVs presently on sale within the nation underneath Rs 50 lakh, though do notice that the checklist is predicated on ARAI effectivity figures claimed by producers, and real-world figures could possibly be completely different relying on driving fashion, street situations and extra.

6. Toyota Innova Hycross

Claimed effectivity – 23.24kpl

The third-generation Innova skipped its famed diesel engine for the brand new Hycross and made a elementary swap to being a petrol-hybrid MPV. The strong-hybrid powertrain is a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, Atkinson cycle unit, which produces a mixed output of 184hp and comes mated to an e-Drive transmission. Toyota claims a gas effectivity determine of 23.24kpl for the hybrid, and you may even manually select to drive in pure EV mode when the battery is sufficiently charged. Performance is nice with a gentle provide of energy, however the engine will get strained underneath heavy acceleration.

5. Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Claimed effectivity – 23.24kpl

The Maruti Invicto is basically a badge-engineered sibling of the Innova Hycross, and can be the model’s costliest mannequin but. It’s solely accessible with Toyota’s 2.0-litre petrol-hybrid powertrain (the Innova Hycross moreover will get a daily 2.0-litre petrol engine), and has an similar claimed effectivity determine of 23.24kpl. Like its sibling, the Invicto will also be began in electrical mode, and in gentle driving situations, you’ll be able to proceed to be in full EV mode. The Invicto, other than being styled barely in another way, additionally misses out on a number of options comparable to ADAS, ottoman seats and bigger 18-inch alloys that’s unique to the Toyota.

4. Toyota Camry

Claimed effectivity – 23.27kpl

Several segments above all the opposite fashions on this checklist, the Camry is the oldest strong-hybrid mannequin right here, and in addition the costliest. Under the hood, the sedan contains a 178hp, 2.5-litre petrol engine that’s paired to a 120hp everlasting magnet synchronous motor, with a mixed system output of 218hp. The powertrain comes mated to an eCVT automated gearbox, and has a claimed gas economic system of 23.27kpl. Like the opposite Toyotas right here, the Camry can run in pure EV mode, and moreover will get three driving modes – Eco, Normal and Sport. Eco mode goes properly with this car’s calm and relaxed persona whereas Sport mode makes it really feel quite a bit brisker. The powertrain is extraordinarily easy and refined, though the gearbox does exhibit a rubber-band impact underneath laborious acceleration.

3. Honda City Hybrid

Claimed effectivity: 26.5kpl

The City e:HEV, which was the primary car that introduced hybrid tech to the lots, will get a singular Atkinson Cycle 1.5-litre, four-cylinder engine mated to 2 electrical motors. With the primary motor performing as an electrical generator and the opposite as a way of propulsion, the City hybrid boasts a claimed gas economic system determine of 26.5kpl. The powertrain is mated to an eCVT transmission, and mixed, produces 126hp and 253Nm of torque. It even mechanically shuffles between full EV, hybrid and engine modes. Performance is brisk with this powertrain, and as with the common City, you get a dynamically sound car with very comfy interiors.

2. Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Claimed effectivity: 27.97kpl

The Urban Cruiser Hyryder was the primary strong-hybrid mannequin by the duo of Maruti Suzuki and Toyota in India. The midsize SUV is powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder Atkinson Cycle engine that makes 92hp and 122Nm of torque, and is paired to an eCVT gearbox. The engine is mated to an electrical motor that makes 79hp and 141Nm of torque, and mixed, they produce 114hp. The robust hybrid system will get a 177.6V lithium-ion battery, and has a claimed gas effectivity of 27.97kpl. The hybrid powertrain is easy, refined, and will be run in pure EV mode with enough cost within the battery. It doesn’t fairly have a sporty bent of thoughts, however that’s not the intent both.

1. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Claimed effectivity: 27.97kpl

The Grand Vitara, being the Hyryder’s sibling, shares its powertrains and underpinnings which implies this too returns upwards of 20kpl in each the town and freeway, and a claimed mixed effectivity of 27.97kpl. Like the Hycross and Invicto duo, the distinction between the Grand Vitara and Hyryder simply comes all the way down to their styling, trim-wise gear division and branding. The Grand Vitara is kind of an all-rounder with a easy and refined powertrain, spacious and feature-equipped cabin, though like within the Hyryder, you’ll need to make do with restricted boot house as a result of placement of the battery pack.

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