JSW Combat SUV debuts December 4: 360 bhp plug-in hybrid with 1,100 km range
JSW Motors' first standalone SUV, based on the Chery Jetour T2, has been spied inside and out ahead of launch.
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
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Toyota's new 1.5L hybrid promises 15% better mileage, built from scratch
A ground-up hybrid engine in petrol and turbo forms, aimed at future Toyotas. India timeline and models unknown.
Abhishek Gupta · ·3 min read
Toyota Innova Hycross facelift on Nov 26: India's first flex-fuel hybrid
The Hycross facelift brings a new front-end and Toyota's first flex-fuel hybrid, promising up to 50% better mileage. But should you wait or buy the current ₹19.53–32.95 lakh MPV now?
Abhishek Gupta · ·5 min read
Next-gen Hyundai Creta (2027): bigger size, new hybrid, Tucson looks
India's best-selling mid-SUV goes past 4.5m and gets a hybrid for the first time. Here's what changes, and whether you should wait.
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
Best hybrid suv in the US - 2026
Great mileage, lower fuel bills, no plug needed. Here are the hybrid SUVs worth your money this year.
Abhishek Gupta · ·5 min read
Honda CR-V confirmed for India return as a hybrid, ₹40-45 lakh expected
Honda is bringing back the CR-V it pulled in 2020, this time as a strong hybrid flagship SUV. But no launch date is set yet.
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
2027 Lexus NX revealed: petrol dropped, PHEV now 306 PS, 64 km range
The new NX goes hybrid-only globally by end-2026 and may reach India in 2027, but the current ₹67.59 lakh strong hybrid is still on sale now.
Abhishek Gupta · ·5 min read
Land Rover Defender Sport spied testing: a lower, sportier Defender to replace the Discovery Sport?
A camouflaged test mule hints at a road-biased Defender variant on JLR's new EMA platform, with hybrid and EV options likely. No India date yet.
Abhishek Gupta · ·3 min read
2027 Toyota Fortuner Spied: Boxier Look, Hybrid Option, ₹40 Lakh Start Expected
Toyota's big SUV gets its first full redesign in a decade, borrowing heavily from the new Hilux.
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
Renault Duster Strong Hybrid launched at ₹16.99 lakh, claims 29 kmpl
The no-plug strong hybrid sits ₹4L above our ₹12.99 lakh mild-hybrid turbo. Does the fuel saving pay back?
Abhishek Gupta · ·5 min read
Maruti Victoris gets ₹1.65 lakh off in October 2026: deal or wait?
The strong hybrid grabs the biggest benefit, but petrol and CNG buyers get less. Here's the full breakup and payback math.
Abhishek Gupta · ·3 min read
JSW Jetour T2 PHEV launch set for December 4, 2026 at ₹30–45 lakh
JSW Motors' first passenger car is a plug-in hybrid SUV with a claimed 1,200 km combined range.
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
JSW Combat reveal on December 4: plug-in hybrid SUV with 90 km EV range, ₹22–28 lakh expected
JSW Motors' first independent car is a Chery Jetour T2-based PHEV that mixes a 90 km electric commute with a 1,200 km total range. Price is still the big question mark.
Abhishek Gupta · ·5 min read
2027 Hyundai Tucson gets 292 PS PHEV, 81 km EV range: India still waiting
The all-new 5th-gen Tucson debuts globally with a strong hybrid and plug-in hybrid, but Hyundai has said nothing about an India comeback after the old one was axed in late 2025.
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
BMW M5 Touring: India's First-Ever BMW Estate Is a ₹2 Crore+, 717 bhp Wagon
A 1,000 Nm plug-in hybrid station wagon, sold only as a '100 Jahre Nurburgring' limited edition. India finally gets a fast BMW estate.
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
BMW 3 Series LWB at ₹62.7L: buy now or wait for 2027 i3?
BMW has revealed the eighth-gen 3 Series globally with petrol, electric and a 2027 hybrid. In India, the previous-gen long-wheelbase 330Li/320Ld stays on sale. Buy now or wait?
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
Renault Duster Hybrid Launches October 17: E-Tech 160, No Plug, 1,000 km Range Claim
Renault's strong-hybrid Duster arrives as the diesel replacement, aiming to lift a nameplate whose sales have crashed 83% since April.
Abhishek Gupta · ·5 min read
Next-gen Mercedes-Maybach S-Class lands Oct 5, set to cross ₹3 crore
Bigger illuminated grille, upgraded MBUX Hyperscreen and a 603 bhp hybrid V8 promise more rear-seat luxury, but India's powertrain choice is still unclear.
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
Lexus ES 350h launched at ₹66.10 lakh: self-charging hybrid luxury sedan
Lexus brings its 2.5L strong hybrid ES to India, undercutting the plug decision that BMW, Audi and Mercedes force on buyers.
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
2027 Hyundai Tucson revealed: 245 bhp hybrid, 17.4 km/l, India launch next?
The all-new fifth-gen Tucson is here for Korea with a strong hybrid. If it comes to India in H2 2026 at ₹30–38 lakh, should you wait or buy the current one?
Abhishek Gupta · ·5 min read
Volvo XC60, XC90 facelift: PHEV gets 200km e-range, but India still on mild-hybrid
Global facelift doubles the plug-in hybrid battery to 41.2kWh, but India-spec cars (₹70.90L/₹98.80L) get none of it, for now.
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
Should you wait for the Volvo XC60 PHEV or buy the ₹69.6L petrol now?
Volvo's updated XC60 plug-in hybrid packs 455 bhp and 200km of electric-only range, yet India buyers get a 250 bhp mild-hybrid with zero plug-in benefit.
Abhishek Gupta · ·3 min read
Kia Carnival Hybrid bookings open at ~₹56 lakh: diesel-free luxury MPV nears launch
Self-charging strong hybrid, one loaded Limousine+ trim, festive-season launch expected. No plug, no diesel.
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe launched in India at ₹1.33 crore
The 443 bhp inline-six mild-hybrid grand tourer slots between the BMW M2 and M4 on price, and it's the only one here with all-wheel drive.
Mayank Rathi · ·3 min read
Honda City price hiked: which variant escaped September rise?
September price revision spares the entry City, but the e:HEV hybrid takes the biggest hit at ₹35,900.
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid spotted testing in India, launch this year
BYD's first plug-in hybrid for India promises 126km on electric alone and a claimed 1,080km total range. Here's what we know so far.
Mayank Rathi · ·3 min read
Maruti Fronx facelift: ADAS, new Z-Series petrol and a 35 km/l hybrid coming
The budget crossover is set for its biggest update yet, with Level 2 safety tech and a new engine on the cards.
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
Maruti Grand Vitara Price in 2026: Hybrid Mileage, CNG and the Best Variant to Buy
The Grand Vitara price starts around ₹10.77 lakh. Strong hybrid 27.97 kmpl, CNG option, variant list, real mileage, and the best Grand Vitara variant to buy in 2026
Abhishek Gupta · ·4 min read
JSW Jetour T2 PHEV now expected in January 2027, with a 1,200km range claim
JSW Motors' first India car slips a quarter; the plug-in hybrid SUV promises 1,200km combined range at about ₹30 lakh.
Mayank Rathi · ·3 min read
Lexus ES 350h launched in India at ₹66.10 lakh World's first Responsive Switch Panel and Lot more
The self-charging hybrid Lexus sedan starts ₹16–19 lakh above the German rivals, but bets on fuel savings and an 8-year warranty to win you over.
Mayank Rathi · ·4 min read
Kia India sells 29,042 units in August 2026, up 48% for best-ever August
Seltos and Sonet lead the charge as Kia enters festive season with the Sorento hybrid days away.
Mayank Rathi · ·2 min read
Kia Carnival Hybrid launches September 4: diesel stays, buyers get two engine choices
Kia adds a 1.6L turbo-petrol hybrid to its ₹56 lakh flagship MPV, while the 190 bhp diesel Limousine Plus stays on sale.
Mayank Rathi · ·4 min read
Toyota Innova HyCross facelift: mid-Oct 2026 launch, bolder SUV face, same engines
New Hilux-style grille and a bigger touchscreen, but the ₹19.53–32.95 lakh MPV keeps its petrol and strong-hybrid setup untouched.
Abhishek Gupta · ·5 min read
MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV launched at ₹25.69 lakh: India's first mainstream plug-in hybrid SUV
115km on electric, 1,100km total range, 7 seats. But the ₹5.7 lakh premium over the petrol Hector Plus needs some thought.
Mayank Rathi · ·5 min read