Mileage Up To 40 KM, Equipped With Premium Features; Top Cars That Run At The Cost Of A Bike

New Delhi: Petrol prices in India don't seem to be falling any time soon. This is why many car buyers are turning to hybrid vehicles to reduce their daily running costs. Major companies like Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Honda, Renault, and MG currently sell many excellent hybrid cars and SUVs in the Indian market. If you're considering a new hybrid vehicle that offers excellent mileage, this list could be very helpful.

MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV: Best in Mileage

The most fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle in India is the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV. This SUV features a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, pairing a 1.5-liter petrol engine with an electric motor and a large 20.5 kWh battery pack. The company claims a combined mileage of over 40 kmpl. Furthermore, the car can travel over 115 km on battery power alone, with a combined range of over 1,100 km. It features a dedicated hybrid transmission gearbox and supports four driving modes: Pure EV, Series Hybrid, Parallel Hybrid, and Engine Direct. For charging, it also supports DC fast charging up to 25 kW.

Renault Duster Strong Hybrid: Claimed mileage of 29 kmpl

Second on our list is the Renault Duster Strong Hybrid, which boasts an impressive mileage of 29 kmpl. It's the most fuel-efficient self-charging hybrid SUV on this list. Powertrain options include a 1.8-liter petrol engine paired with two electric motors and a 1.4 kWh battery pack. This entire system generates 160 PS of power and 172 Nm of torque. The company claims that the car can run up to 80 percent on electric power alone in city driving conditions, resulting in significant petrol savings. Its total driving range on a full tank of fuel is over 1,400 km.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris Strong Hybrid: Maruti's big bet

At number three comes Maruti Suzuki's SUV, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris Strong Hybrid, which has an ARAI-certified mileage of 28.65 kmpl. Mechanically, this car gets a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, which is paired with an electric motor and e-CVT automatic gearbox. Its strong-hybrid system allows the car to run entirely on battery power under certain driving conditions. Apart from this model, the Victoris is also sold in the market in regular petrol and factory-fitted CNG options, but its strong-hybrid version offers the highest mileage in the entire series.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid: The intelligent car that charges itself

The fourth most affordable SUV on this list is the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid, which claims a mileage of 27.97 kmpl. This vehicle also features the same 1.5-liter three-cylinder Atkinson-cycle petrol engine as the Victoria, an electric motor, and a small battery pack. This engine is paired with an e-CVT automatic transmission.
The most interesting thing about this vehicle is that it runs entirely on battery power at low speeds. Its battery is automatically charged using the car's petrol engine and regenerative braking, which means that the car owner doesn't have to bother charging it from an external plug.