Best Hybrid Cars in India
Maruti Suzuki Brezza The Maruti Suzuki Brezza, equipped with a 4-star Global NCAP safety rating, boasts the SHVS technology as one of its highly attractive features. The mild-hybrid system in the Brezza utilizes a lithium-ion battery connected to an electric motor, providing functionalities such as idle start-stop, regenerative braking, and torque assistance.
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz With its Smart Hybrid Vehicle System (SHVS) technology, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz stands out among its rivals, the Honda City and Hyundai Verna. The Ciaz employs a lithium-ion battery and electric motor for idle start-stop and torque assistance, resulting in impressive mileage figures of 21.56 kmpl (6-speed manual transmission) and 20.28 kmpl (4-speed torque converter automatic).
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Featuring a bold new design, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is powered by a 1.5L petrol engine with SHVS technology. This mild-hybrid MUV generates 103 PS of power and 136.8 Nm of torque.
Maruti Suzuki XL6 As a premium 6-seater mild-hybrid MUV, the Maruti Suzuki XL6 incorporates the SHVS mild-hybrid system in all its variants. This system, available in both manual and automatic transmissions, aids in regenerative braking and provides torque assistance.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara The Grand Vitara is offerred in two hybrid variants: SHVS mild-hybrid and Intelligent Electric Hybrid (IEH). The IEH model draws power from a 1.5-litre petrol engine assisted by an electric motor, providing fuel efficiency of up to 27 kmpl.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder The Urban Cruiser Hyryder offers two hybrid systems: a mild hybrid system and a strong hybrid system. The mild hybrid system supports start-stop functionality on the 1.5L engine, which can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
MG Hector The MG Hector played a significant role in introducing MG Motors to the Indian market and stands out as one of the more accessible hybrid vehicles on this compilation. Powering the MG Hector hybrid is a mild-hybrid powertrain, which comprises a 1.5L turbo petrol engine, an electric motor, and a 48V battery.
MG Hector Plus Expanding upon the achievements of the MG Hector, the anticipated 6- and 7-seater MG Hector Plus boasts a familiar mild-hybrid technology. This system, operating at 48 volts, consists of a 1.5L turbo petrol engine, an electric motor, and a 48V battery.
Honda City eHEV The Honda City eHEV utilizes a self-charging robust hybrid system, producing a combined power output of 126 PS while achieving a fuel efficiency of 26.5 kmpl. Its powertrain consists of an Electric Drive Traction Motor (AC Synchronous, permanent magnet) and a 1.5L i-VTEC petrol engine, which together generate 109 PS and 253 Nm of torque.
Lexus ES 300h Lexus, Toyota's luxury division, has experienced significant growth in the hybrid market by offering a diverse range of cars equipped with hybrid technology. Among them, the Lexus ES stands out as the top-selling model in India. This luxurious sedan is available in two variants: ES 300h Luxury and ES 300h Exquisite.