With rising fuel prices, hybrid vehicles are becoming an increasingly attractive option for Indian buyers. Hybrid SUVs combine petrol engines with electric assistance to offer excellent fuel efficiency without the range anxiety of fully electric vehicles. If mileage is a top priority for you, here are five hybrid SUVs available in India that offer claimed fuel efficiency of over 20 km/l, along with modern features and strong performance.
Honda City eHEV
The Honda City eHEV is powered by a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle DOHC i-VTEC petrol engine paired with a strong hybrid system. Honda claims an impressive fuel efficiency of 27.27 km/l. Priced at around ₹20 lakh (ex-showroom), the City eHEV comes equipped with Honda Sensing ADAS features such as adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist. Other highlights include an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, LED lighting, connected car technology and a comfortable, premium cabin.
Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid
The Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid uses a 2.0-litre petrol engine combined with an electric motor and delivers a claimed mileage of 22.16 km/l. Prices start at approximately ₹26.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hycross Hybrid offers premium features such as a 10.1-inch touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera and advanced driver assistance systems including adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara strong hybrid variant is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine with electric assistance and offers a claimed fuel efficiency of 27.97 km/l. With prices starting from around ₹10.76 lakh (ex-showroom), it is one of the most affordable strong-hybrid SUVs in the country. Key features include six airbags as standard, a 360-degree camera, a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a head-up display and optional all-wheel drive.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is available with both mild-hybrid and strong-hybrid powertrain options. The strong-hybrid version delivers a claimed mileage of 27.97 km/l. Feature highlights include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, touchscreen infotainment system, 360-degree camera, wireless phone charging, a head-up display and automatic climate control, making it a strong competitor in the midsize SUV segment.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris comes with two hybrid powertrain options: a 1.5-litre K15C smart-hybrid petrol engine and a 1.5-litre M15D strong-hybrid setup. The company claims a fuel efficiency of up to 28.65 km/l. Priced from around ₹10.5 lakh (ex-showroom), the Victoris offers a rich feature list, including six airbags as standard, a 360-degree camera, Level 2 ADAS, a large 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone connectivity, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, a head-up display and connected car technology.
