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Hybrid cars are becoming more popular in India. They are a mix of electric vehicles (EVs) and regular fuel cars (called ICE cars). Hybrid cars give you better fuel efficiency and good performance, too. This makes them a great option for people who want to save fuel and still enjoy a strong engine. Many companies are now working on hybrid cars, and India will soon see many new models. Let us take a look at some upcoming hybrid cars in India.

1. New-Gen Renault Duster

The new Renault Duster is scheduled to come out in the Indian market in the second half of 2025. It will have a new hybrid engine, Hybrid 140, with a 1.6-litre petrol engine (94 bhp) and two electric motors (49 bhp). The hybrid tech will enable the car to travel in 80% of urban conditions on electricity, and all these amenities will enable the car to provide superior fuel efficiency. The new duster will be manufactured on the CMF-B platform and will come with a new body and cutting-edge tech.

2. New-Gen Toyota Fortuner

Toyota will also unveil an official global hybrid version of the new Fortuner in 2025. It will be paired with a 2.8-litre diesel engine with a 48V mild hybrid. There is also good hybrid variant news in the works, though no confirmation from Toyota yet. Official Indian launch timelines are not yet drawn up, though Fortuner's hybrid version won't be the first for the SUV family.

Features:

1. Sudden Acceleration:

The electric motor gives the Fortuner Hybrid tremendous acceleration, and therefore, it is faster than the diesel variant.

2. Improved Mileage:

The hybrid technology retains the car's petrol consumption, and therefore, it is 10% more fuel efficient.

3. Excellent Off-Road Handling:

The Fortuner Hybrid is extremely pleasant to drive off-road. It is four-wheel drive everywhere, and it is comfortable on the road.

The hybrid system gives the car a boost by placing it in stability mode on a rough road.

4. Stop-Start Technology:

Stop-start technology is one of the mild hybrid features, which turns off the engine on your stop and restarts it smoothly.

5. Improved Throttle Response:

The hybrid system enhances the throttle response of the car to drive aggressively with the gas pedal.

6. Downhill Assist

Weak hybrid technology is employed to assist the engine for downhill driving, enabling it to ride more smoothly and securely.

3. Next-Generation Maruti Suzuki Swift and Dzire

The new-generation Swift has already arrived in Japan and will be arriving in India in 2024, followed by the Dzire sedan. Both come with a 1.2-litre 3-pot petrol engine (82 bhp) and a mild-hybrid power unit, which adds an additional 3.1 bhp and 60 Nm torque. It will be economical but not with an overly inflated price.

4. Maruti Suzuki 7-Seater SUV (Codenamed Y17)

Maruti is also bringing out a 7-seater SUV on the Grand Vitara platform, which will be rolled out by the end of 2024. It will use the same Global C platform but with an extended wheelbase. It will use the same 1.5-litre strong hybrid petrol motor of the Grand Vitara. It will compete against the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus, Hyundai Alcazar, and Mahindra XUV700.

5. Nissan X-Trail

Fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail entered the international market in 2022 and is likely to enter India in 2025 as a CBU (CBU vehicle) car. The X-Trail internationally has different motors, but India can import the 1.5-liter petrol full-hybrid. The SUV will be priced equally like a premium item in order to compete against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner and the Hyundai Tucson.

Conclusion

The Indian car industry is adopting green technologies step by step, with hybrid vehicles gaining popularity among customers. The Renault Duster Hybrid, Toyota Fortuner Hybrid, and Maruti’s 7-seater SUV introduce new fuel-efficient choices to Indian consumers who do not need to adopt electric vehicles. The introduction of additional hybrid models by companies will create competitive pricing that will enhance their appeal to the Indian market.

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FAQs

Q1. What is a hybrid car?

A hybrid vehicle contains both a petrol or diesel engine motor and an electric motor. It is a green and fuel-efficient vehicle.

Q2. What is India's most affordable new hybrid car?

India's most affordable new hybrid cars will be the new Fortuner and Maruti Suzuki Swift.

Q3. Will Toyota's new Fortuner have a full hybrid engine?

Toyota can have a hybrid with high power in the new Fortuner, but news of this is unheard of.

Q4. When will the Renault Duster hybrid reach Indian shores?

Duster's new hybrid powertrain will reach Indian roads in the second half of 2025.

Q5. Is a hybrid car best for city driving?

Yes, the city driving situation is ideal for hybrid vehicles. They can be driven on electric power for the most part, and that saves fuel and allows them to navigate in traffic.

Q6. What is the greatest advantage of a hybrid car?

The greatest advantages are improved mileage and reduced pollution without losing power or speed.

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