Upcoming Hybrid Cars in India in 2024

With increasing fuel prices and pollution, carmakers are looking for alternate solutions that are sustainable and easy on the pocket. Today's automobile industry is filled with electric options, but it is still a new market for India, which either means people are not ready to trust EVs yet or that they are a little too expensive at the moment.

A smart way to get most of the benefits of an EV while not emptying your bank account is to opt for a hybrid car. Hybrids are powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor that work in harmony. The petrol engine first channels power to a battery, working as a generator, which in-turn powers the motor that moves the wheels.

In cases where the motor alone is not enough to pull the car, the engine also jumps in. Hybrid vehicles can significantly reduce fuel consumption without losing out on power and performance. Even though there are quite a few hybrid cars in the market, let's take a look at some of the upcoming models in India in 2024.

Upcoming hybrid cars in India:

Renault Duster Hybrid

The Renault Duster is a highly-anticipated model in the Indian market. The SUV is likely to go on sale in India by late 2024. It is expected to enter its second innings in India with a multitude of powertrain choices, and one of them could be a strong hybrid setup. Officially unveiled in foreign markets, the Renault Duster hybrid gets a 1.6L 4-cylinder petrol engine that develops 94 bhp and is mated to not one but two 40 bhp electric motors. Based on Renault’s CMF-B architecture, the new-gen Duster in its hybrid guise will run on electric power alone in city usage. The SUV will also sport a revised design language.

Renault Duster key specifications:

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Nissan X-Trail

Unless you are living under a rock, you’d know that Nissan is testing the fourth-generation X-Trail on Indian soil. The premium mid-size SUV is preparing to make a comeback in the Indian market. This time around, it will use a slightly different but more lucrative formula to appeal to Indian buyers. The X-Trail will be launched with a strong-hybrid powertrain that will put to use a 1.5L NA petrol engine and an electric motor. The SUV retails in international markets with a host of engine choices, but Nissan’s Indian subsidiary has decided to stick to the hybrid powerplant.

Nissan X-Trail key specifications:

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Toyota Fortuner Hybrid

By far the most masculine SUV on the market – the Toyota Fortuner, is readying itself to face the bitter truth of life. The Fortuner is reportedly parting ways with the fuel-hungry 2.7L petrol engine by adopting a more sustainable and modern approach. With its inclusion on this list of upcoming hybrid cars in India, it is pretty evident what the future holds for the Fortuner. The ladder-frame SUV in its new-gen rendition will come equipped with a fully-hybrid powerplant. Also, some media reports suggest that the turbo-diesel could be paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system.

Toyota Fortuner key specifications:

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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Unveiled globally, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is highly likely to be launched in India either by the end of 2024 or early 2025. As of now, it is on sale with an ICE powertrain but is confirmed to go on sale with an i-Force MAX 2.4L turbo-hybrid. The powertrain will boast 326 bhp of peak power and 630 Nm of max torque. This powerplant has debuted on the Lexus GX and Toyota Tacoma, and it is also expected to be making its way to the next-gen Toyota Fortuner and Hilux.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado key specifications:

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Conclusion

Sales figures reveal that Indian buyers are more inclined to buy hybrid cars than electric cars. The adoption of the hybrid car is faster, as they manage to put an end to major challenges faced by electric vehicles in India — range anxiety, scarce charging network and more. Currently, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Honda City e:HEV, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder are the most accessible hybrid cars on sale in the Indian market. In the coming days, Maruti Suzuki will be launching more affordable offerings with a less-complicated hybrid powertrain.

FAQs:

Q. What new hybrids are coming out in 2024?

The Renault Duster, Nissan X-Trail, Toyota Fortuner, and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado are some of the hybrid cars rumoured to be launching in India soon.

Q. Will there be hybrid cars in the future?

Hybrid cars are the perfect transition from conventional ICE vehicles, and thus, they will be there in the future.

Q. Which hybrid car was built exclusively in India?

Models like the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder were built specifically for the Indian market.