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The Best Hybrid Cars in India under 20 lakhs in 2024

Hybrid cars have become one of the leading segments of the Indian automobile market. These are those that combine internal combustion with other energy sources. Today, every other automaker is making hybrids for the general public, proving that greater fuel efficiency can be achieved at an affordable price. People are willing to pay more for better mileage. Although a hybrid car is more expensive than an ICE car, it ultimately offers better value for money. Hybrid cars not only solve the self-driving problem of traditional vehicles but also reduce environmental pollution. Leading car manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Honda, and others are now offering energy-efficient hybrid cars that help reduce running costs in the long run. Let's take a look at some of The Best Hybrid Cars in India under 20 lakhs in 2024.

 Best Hybrid Cars in India under 20 lakhs in 2024

Best Hybrid Cars in India under 20 lakhs: Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is a compact SUV with powerful hybrid technology and an all-wheel drive system. The SUV with two engine options. The TNGA 1.5-litre three-cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine is coupled to an electric motor to drive the front wheels. The only transmission available is the e-CVT (borrowed from Toyota). The other available engine is a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder Smart Hybrid Petrol engine that comes with a 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission.

Inside, the SUV gets a dual-layer dashboard with a padded upper section. It offers a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, a head-up display, wireless charging, six airbags, connected car technology, and more. Prices of the Grand Vitara start from Rs 10.45 lakh (ex-showroom) and go up to Rs 19.65 lakh (ex-showroom). It competes with the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq.

 Best Hybrid Cars in India under 20 lakhs in 2024

Best Hybrid Cars in India under 20 lakhs: Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is India's powerful hybrid SUV. The Hyryder gets a newly designed grille with dual-layer DRLs (daytime running lights). The car also features new sports bumpers with a raised air deflector, 17-inch wheels and bulging wheel arches. Inside, it comes with a two-tone interior with quilted leather on the dashboard. Other notable elements include a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, air conditioning controls, air conditioning vents, and chrome finishes on the door pads.

The SUV is available with two engine options: a mild hybrid gasoline engine and a powerful hybrid gasoline engine. Powered by a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, the mild-hybrid unit generates 102 horsepower and is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 5-speed manual transmission. The powerful hybrid model uses a 114-horsepower 1.5-liter three-piston engine and is mated to an electronic CVT transmission and battery.

Maruti Suzuki's global platform serves as the basis for the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. The steering wheel, center console and other control surfaces of the Toyota Hyryder come from Maruti Suzuki. The price of the powerful Hyryder hybrid ranges between Rs 15.61 lakh and Rs 19.49 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.

 Best Hybrid Cars in India under 20 lakhs in 2024

Best Hybrid Cars in India under 20 lakhs: Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, which is offered in two-tone color options in India, is based on the top-spec Alfa model. The sedan includes the new ESP (Electronic Stability Program) with Hill Hold Assist as standard. Additionally, the car comes with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

In terms of engine, the new sedan is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine equipped with mild hybrid technology. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed automatic transmission.

With two transmission options, prices start at Rs 11.14 lakh (ex-showroom) for the manual variant and Rs 12.34 lakh (ex-showroom) for the automatic variant. The brand's flagship sedan Ciaz competes with Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Virtus, and Skoda Slavia.

Best Hybrid Cars in India under 20 lakhs

Best Hybrid Cars in India under 20 lakhs: Honda City eHEV

The Honda City eHEV was launched in a single, top-spec ZX variant. The hybrid electric vehicle is available with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (based on the Atkinson cycle) and paired with two electric motors. The City eHEV delivers 124 PS of power and 253 Nm of peak torque.

In terms of safety, the hybrid sedan as four-wheel disc brakes and comes with Honda Sensing technology. In addition, assistance features such as lane keep assist, forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control are also available. The Honda City eHEV is priced at Rs 19.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The City Hybrid competes with the Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia, Hyundai Verna, and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.

 Best Hybrid Cars in India under 20 lakhs in 2024

Best Hybrid Cars in India under 20 lakhs: Toyota Innova Hycross

The Toyota Innova Hycross is based on the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform. The Hycross comes with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder TNGA petrol engine which is enough to generate 172bhp and 187Nm of peak torque.

The only transmission offered is a CVT. The hybrid engine of the Hycross with the same gasoline engine produces a maximum power of 111 horsepower and a maximum torque of 206 Nm and is linked to an e-CVT.

Toyota Innova Hycross prices start from Rs 18.30 lakh and reach Rs 28.97 lakh.

 All prices are ex-showroom. It competes with the likes of Innova Crysta, MG Hector Plus, Hyundai Alcazar, and Mahindra XUV700.

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