Upcoming Hybrid Cars – Pricing, Powertrain, Features, Launch

Mileage is usually on top of any car buyer’s list. And with the rising fuel prices, cars with high mileage figures are even more desirable. So, if you are planning to buy such a car, here are all the details you should know. 
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Upcoming Hybrid SUVs – Renault Duster Hybrid

Renault has revealed that the Duster hybrid will launch by Diwali this year. Importantly, its 2026 production has already been fulfilled. This means it’s likely you won’t be able to get your hands on one this year. 

Features – 

• 10.1-inch infotainment screen
• 360-degree parking camera
• Level-2 ADAS
• Panoramic sunroof
• Powered and ventilated front seats
• Electric tailgate
• Wireless charging
• 10.25-inch digital driver’s display

Powertrain – 

• 1.8-litre strong hybrid (160 bhp and 172 Nm) mated to an 8-speed DHT gearbox. 

Expected Pricing – 

• Rs 18 – 24 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)

Launch – 

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JSW Jetour T2

The Jetour T2 is one of the most anticipated launches of this year. It is expected to be launched by Diwali this year.  But what’s more interesting is that it is a plug-in hybrid, making PHEVs more accessible than ever. 

Features – 

• Level 2 ADAS 
• 360-degree parking camera
• Power and ventilated front seats 
• 15.6-inch infotainment screen
• 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
• Panoramic sunroof
• Wireless Charging
• Leatherette seats 
• Electric tailgate

Powertrain – 

• 1.5-litre turbo-petrol mated to a 43.24kWh battery pack (361bhp & 610 Nm)

Expected Pricing – 

• Rs 45-50 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)

Expected launch – 

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Upcoming Hybrid SUVs – Kia Sonet Hybrid 

Kia has announced it will launch the Sonet hybrid by 2028. While the mid-size SUV segment already has a few hybrid cars like the Victoris, Grand Vitara, and Hyryder, a hybrid compact SUV is still a relatively new concept.    

Expected Features –

• 12.3-inch infotainment screen
• 12.3-inch digital driver’s display
• Level-2 ADAS
• 360-degree camera
• Ventilated front seats
• Powered driver seat
• Wireless charging 
• Panoramic sunroof

Expected Powertrain – 

• 1.2-litre NA petrol strong hybrid. 

Expected Pricing – 

• Rs 11- 17 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)

Expected Launch – 

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Honda ZRV

Honda will be launching the ZRV later this month to diversify its SUV range. It is a 4.56 m long 5-seater SUV that will be brought in via the CBU route, which means that it will be quite expensive. Luckily, to save up some money, it will be a hybrid. 

Features – 

• Level-2 ADAS suite
• 9-inch infotainment screen
• 10.2-inch fully digital driver’s display, 
• Powered tailgate
• Ventilated and powered front seats 
• Panoramic glass roof 

Powertrain – 

• 2.0-litre petrol-hybrid (182bhp & 315Nm)

Expected Pricing – 

• Rs 50-60 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)

Launch – 

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Upcoming Hybrid SUVs – Nissan Tekton Hybrid

The Tekton will be Nissan’s version of the Duster. It will share the same powertrain as the Duster, which means that its hybrid is soon to come as well. Nissan also has plans to launch a 7-seater version of the Tekton in the near future. 

Expected Features – 

• Panoramic sunroof
• Level-2 ADAS
• 360-degree camera
• Electric tailgate
• Wireless charging
• Powered and ventilated front seats
• 10.1-inch infotainment screen
• 10.25-inch digital driver’s display

Powertrain – 

• 1.8-litre strong hybrid (160 bhp and 172 Nm)

Expected Pricing – 

• Rs 17 – 23 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) 

Expected Launch – 

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