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Time of India
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Indians on the hybridge to electric future: Hybrid cars demand surges at a pace similar to EVs despite fewer options
Demand for strong hybrid cars is growing at a pace similar to electric vehicles (EVs) despite limited offerings, and government incentives promoting the latter, prompting carmakers to line up more hybrid models to meet increasing customer demand amid high fuel prices. There are only about five strong hybrid models on sale in the country, compared to 15 EVs. Yet, both segments grew about 18per cent year-on-year in FY25, with hybrids emerging as a practical, fuel-efficient alternative while pure electric adoption slowed amid continuing infrastructure bottlenecks. Automakers are creating more room for hybrids in their emissions compliance strategies ahead of stricter fuel-efficiency rules set to kick in from April 1, 2027. From Maruti Suzuki to Hyundai Motor India and Mahindra & Mahindra, they are gearing up to launch more than half a dozen hybrid vehicles over the next two years. 'Interestingly, automakers that previously dismissed hybrids are now actively evaluating or developing hybrid models for India,' said Gaurav Vangaal, associate director at S&P Global Mobility. 'This shift reflects evolving market dynamics and growing consumer interest, which—month after month—is increasingly steering the industry toward hybrid technology.' According to the industry, more than half of the sales of Toyota Innova Hycross and Urban Cruiser Hyryder now come from strong hybrid variants. Maruti Suzuki offers only a strong hybrid version of the Invicto MPV. At Honda, the share of strong hybrid in City sedan sales has increased to almost 15per cent, up from 9-10% after launch. 'With the upcoming implementation of CAFE 3 norms, we can expect a surge in launches across both hybrid and electric powertrains,' Vangaal said. The government is in the process of formulating the third edition of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE 3) norms. Under CAFE, fuel consumption and emission targets apply to the overall fleet of a carmaker, including EVs and hybrids, rather than individual models. This gives manufacturers leeway to sell larger, less efficient vehicles as long as their cleaner models offset the impact on overall fleet emissions. Fuel-wise vehicle sales data collated by industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) show hybrid vehicle sales rose 18% year-on-year to 105,000 units in FY25. Electric vehicle sales, too, grew at a similar pace to 118,000 units, largely driven by new, more affordable models introduced by Tata Motors, JSW MG Motor and M&M. Sales of petrol vehicles, meanwhile, dipped by 6.6per cent to 2,482,000 units. Industry watchers said the pace of growth in EV sales has moderated (from about 90% in FY24) despite central and state governments lining up several incentives — from reduced GST rate of 5per cent, waiver of registration charges and road taxes, and income tax benefits to enthuse customers to shift to EVs. They mostly blame it on the lack of adequate charging infrastructure. Thus, buyers looking to save on fuel costs are increasingly opting for strong hybrid vehicles. New Hybrids While Maruti Suzuki is set to take the covers off a hybrid SUV (codenamed Y17) ahead of the festive season this year, its Korean rivals Hyundai and Kia are set to drive in their first strong hybrid models next year, industry insiders said. JSW MG Motor is examining plug-in hybrid vehicles for launch in India. Industry insiders said homegrown M&M, which so far has been betting big on born EVs, too, is developing a strong hybrid vehicle for launch in 2027. 'It is heartening to note that both BEVs and strong hybrids are growing well,' said Rahul Bharti, senior executive officer at Maruti Suzuki. 'SHEVs (strong hybrids) also enhance energy efficiency and reduce CO2 significantly over pure petrol/ diesel vehicles.' The strong hybrid variant of Grand Vitara, for instance, emits 26per cent less CO2 than the pure ICE model and offers 36per cent increase in fuel efficiency. In the case of the Invicto, energy efficiency is up by 44per cent while CO2 reduction is 30%. 'As the market leader, we will pursue all powertrain technologies including BEVs, SHEVs, CNG and CBG and ethanol flex fuel for decarbonisation,' Bharti said. Mahindra also is planning to drive in a hybrid version of XUV 3XO, a senior industry executive aware of the company's plans said. 'When diesel prices were lower than petrol, customers who had to run their vehicle a lot everyday preferred to buy a diesel vehicle. The same thing is going to happen with hybrids today,' the executive said. Hyundai Motor India managing director Unsoo Kim at its latest post-earnings call said the company will launch 26 products – 20 ICE and 6 EVs – by FY30, in addition to ongoing product interventions and updates. 'Additionally, we shall be introducing new ecofriendly powertrains like hybrids,' he said. Kim said the company is looking at building a 'well-balanced portfolio across (internal combustion engine) ICE and eco-friendly technologies to cater to the diverse customer's needs across segments.'
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Indians on the Hybridge to Electric Future
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Economic Times
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- Economic Times
Indians on the hybridge to electric future: Hybrid cars demand surges at a pace similar to EVs despite fewer options
TIL Creatives Representative Image New Delhi: Demand for strong hybrid cars is growing at a pace similar to electric vehicles (EVs) despite limited offerings, and government incentives promoting the latter, prompting carmakers to line up more hybrid models to meet increasing customer demand amid high fuel prices. There are only about five strong hybrid models on sale in the country, compared to 15 EVs. Yet, both segments grew about 18% year-on-year in FY25, with hybrids emerging as a practical, fuel-efficient alternative while pure electric adoption slowed amid continuing infrastructure bottlenecks. Automakers are creating more room for hybrids in their emissions compliance strategies ahead of stricter fuel-efficiency rules set to kick in from April 1, 2027. From Maruti Suzuki to Hyundai Motor India and Mahindra & Mahindra, they are gearing up to launch more than half a dozen hybrid vehicles over the next two years. 'Interestingly, automakers that previously dismissed hybrids are now actively evaluating or developing hybrid models for India,' said Gaurav Vangaal, associate director at S&P Global Mobility. 'This shift reflects evolving market dynamics and growing consumer interest, which, month after month, is increasingly steering the industry toward hybrid technology.' According to the industry, more than half of the sales of Toyota Innova Hycross and Urban Cruiser Hyryder now come from strong hybrid Suzuki offers only a strong hybrid version of the Invicto MPV. At Honda, the share of strong hybrid in City sedan sales has increased to almost 15%, up from 9-10% after launch. 'With the upcoming implementation of CAFE 3 norms, we can expect a surge in launches across both hybrid and electric powertrains,' said Vangaal of S&P. The government is in the process of formulating the third edition of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE 3) norms. Under CAFE, fuel consumption and emission targets apply to the overall fleet of a carmaker, including EVs and hybrids, rather than individual models. This gives manufacturers leeway to sell larger, less efficient vehicles as long as their cleaner models offset the impact on overall fleet emissions. Fuel-wise vehicle sales data collated by industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) show hybrid vehicle sales rose 18% year-onyear to 105,000 units in FY25. Electric vehicle sales, too, grew at a similar pace to 118,000 units, largely driven by new, more affordable models introduced by Tata Motors, JSW MG Motor and M& of petrol vehicles, meanwhile, dipped by 6.6% to 2,482,000 units. Industry watchers said the pace of growth in EV sales has moderated (from about 90% in FY24) despite central and state governments lining up several incentives — from reduced GST rate of 5%, waiver of registration charges and road taxes, and income tax benefits to enthuse customers to shift to EVs. They mostly blame it on the lack of adequate charging infrastructure. Thus, buyers looking to save on fuel costs are increasingly opting for strong hybrid HYBRIDSWhile Maruti Suzuki is set to take the covers off a hybrid SUV (codenamed Y17) ahead of the festive season this year, its Korean rivals Hyundai and Kia are set to drive in their first strong hybrid models next year, industry insiders MG Motor is examining plug-in hybrid vehicles for launch in India. Industry insiders said homegrown M&M, which so far has been betting big on born EVs, too, is developing a strong hybrid vehicle for launch in 2027. 'It is heartening to note that both BEVs and strong hybrids are growing well,' said Rahul Bharti, senior executive officer at Maruti Suzuki. 'SHEVs (strong hybrids) also enhance energy efficiency and reduce CO2 significantly over pure petrol/ diesel vehicles.' Mahindra also is planning to drive in a hybrid version of XUV 3XO, a senior industry executive aware of the company's plans said.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Indians on the hybridge to electric future: Hybrid cars demand surges at a pace similar to EVs despite fewer options
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel New Delhi: Demand for strong hybrid cars is growing at a pace similar to electric vehicles (EVs) despite limited offerings, and government incentives promoting the latter, prompting carmakers to line up more hybrid models to meet increasing customer demand amid high fuel are only about five strong hybrid models on sale in the country, compared to 15 EVs. Yet, both segments grew about 18% year-on-year in FY25, with hybrids emerging as a practical, fuel-efficient alternative while pure electric adoption slowed amid continuing infrastructure are creating more room for hybrids in their emissions compliance strategies ahead of stricter fuel-efficiency rules set to kick in from April 1, 2027. From Maruti Suzuki to Hyundai Motor India and Mahindra & Mahindra, they are gearing up to launch more than half a dozen hybrid vehicles over the next two years. 'Interestingly, automakers that previously dismissed hybrids are now actively evaluating or developing hybrid models for India,' said Gaurav Vangaal, associate director at S&P Global Mobility. 'This shift reflects evolving market dynamics and growing consumer interest, which, month after month, is increasingly steering the industry toward hybrid technology.' According to the industry, more than half of the sales of Toyota Innova Hycross and Urban Cruiser Hyryder now come from strong hybrid Suzuki offers only a strong hybrid version of the Invicto MPV. At Honda, the share of strong hybrid in City sedan sales has increased to almost 15%, up from 9-10% after launch. 'With the upcoming implementation of CAFE 3 norms, we can expect a surge in launches across both hybrid and electric powertrains,' said Vangaal of S&P. The government is in the process of formulating the third edition of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE 3) norms. Under CAFE, fuel consumption and emission targets apply to the overall fleet of a carmaker, including EVs and hybrids, rather than individual models. This gives manufacturers leeway to sell larger, less efficient vehicles as long as their cleaner models offset the impact on overall fleet vehicle sales data collated by industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) show hybrid vehicle sales rose 18% year-onyear to 105,000 units in FY25. Electric vehicle sales, too, grew at a similar pace to 118,000 units, largely driven by new, more affordable models introduced by Tata Motors, JSW MG Motor and M& of petrol vehicles, meanwhile, dipped by 6.6% to 2,482,000 units. Industry watchers said the pace of growth in EV sales has moderated (from about 90% in FY24) despite central and state governments lining up several incentives — from reduced GST rate of 5%, waiver of registration charges and road taxes, and income tax benefits to enthuse customers to shift to EVs. They mostly blame it on the lack of adequate charging infrastructure. Thus, buyers looking to save on fuel costs are increasingly opting for strong hybrid Maruti Suzuki is set to take the covers off a hybrid SUV (codenamed Y17) ahead of the festive season this year, its Korean rivals Hyundai and Kia are set to drive in their first strong hybrid models next year, industry insiders MG Motor is examining plug-in hybrid vehicles for launch in India. Industry insiders said homegrown M&M, which so far has been betting big on born EVs, too, is developing a strong hybrid vehicle for launch in 2027. 'It is heartening to note that both BEVs and strong hybrids are growing well,' said Rahul Bharti, senior executive officer at Maruti Suzuki. 'SHEVs (strong hybrids) also enhance energy efficiency and reduce CO2 significantly over pure petrol/ diesel vehicles.' Mahindra also is planning to drive in a hybrid version of XUV 3XO, a senior industry executive aware of the company's plans said.
NDTV
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Toyota Hyryder Prestige Package Launched; Gets Ten Dealer-Fitted Accessories
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has introduced a limited-period 'Prestige Package' for its popular self-charging hybrid SUV- the Urban Cruiser Hyryder. The brand claims that the package has been designed to elevate the SUV's already bold and sophisticated appeal. This exclusive accessory bundle offers customers an added layer of style, presence, and functionality for everyday driving. Available from July 2025, the Prestige Package includes 10 high-value, dealer-fitted, and genuine accessories that perfectly complement the strong, urban design of the Hyryder: Door Visor - Premium with SS Insert Hood Emblem Rear Door Lid Garnish Fender Garnish Body Cladding Front Bumper Garnish Head Lamp Garnish Rear Bumper Garnish Rear Lamp Garnish - Chrome Back Door Garnish Each accessory has been curated to seamlessly blend with the Hyryder 's distinct SUV character-amplifying its muscular stance, chrome highlights, and striking silhouette, while also offering added protection and durability. The Urban Cruiser Hyryder is a first-in-segment self-charging strong hybrid electric powertrain that combines petrol and electric power for exceptional fuel efficiency and smooth, silent performance. It is powered by Toyota's 1.5L TNGA Atkinson cycle engine and an advanced electric motor, the hybrid variant is ideal for both city and highway drives. The Neo Drive (mild-hybrid) variants come with a 1.5L K-series engine, offered with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. For added capability, select trims also feature an intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. On the outside, the Hyryder features a bold Crystal Acrylic Grille, twin LED DRLs, sculpted character lines, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the cabin blends comfort and convenience with ventilated leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, ambient lighting, and a 360-degree camera. Practical touches like rear reclining seats, rear AC vents, USB ports, a 60:40 split rear seat, and more. The brand insists prospective buyers visit their nearest dealership to explore the Prestige Package and experience the enhanced suite for the Toyota hybrid SUV.
