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A hybrid car uses an engine and electric motor to improve mileage Hybrids attract up to 43% GST in India Road tax and registration costs range between 13% to 18% Hybrid road tax goes up to Rs 4 lakh on Grand Vitara in Bengaluru
The Karnataka government aims to remove road tax and registration charges on hybrid cars, Reuters reported. If implemented, popular hybrid vehicles like the Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder will be cheaper by up to Rs 4 lakh in the state. This comes after the UP government slashed road tax and registration costs on hybrid vehicles, significantly reducing their price. To note, the scheme will apply to hybrid vehicles under Rs 25 lakh.
|
Variant |
Alpha + (Top model) |
|
Registration tax |
Rs 4 lakh |
|
TCS |
Rs 20,900 |
|
Insurance |
Rs 86,691 |
|
Bengaluru Price (ex-showroom) |
Rs 20.09 lakh |
|
Bengaluru Price (on-road) |
Rs 25.17 lakh |
Maruti Grand Vitara comes with a 1.5-litre hybrid engine giving a mileage of 27.97 kmpl. Ventilated seats, a 9.1-inch touchscreen, an air filter, push-button start-stop and rear AC vents are some of its key features. Other features include 17-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, paddle shifters, cruise control, hill-hold assist, ABS with EBD and six airbags.
|
Variant |
V (Top model) |
|
Registration tax |
Rs 3.77 lakh |
|
TCS |
Rs 20,000 |
|
Insurance |
Rs 86,323 |
|
Bengaluru Price (ex-showroom) |
Rs 19.99 lakh |
|
Bengaluru Price (on-road) |
Rs 24.82 lakh |
The Toyota Hyryder is a cheaper alternative for those wanting to save money on their car purchase. As Toyota makes the 1.5-litre hybrid engine, it can keep the cost low. The same engine is used in the Grand Vitara. While features and safety options are similar to the Grand Vitara, you get up to 5 years of extended warranty on the Toyota Hyryder. It is cheaper by Rs 30,000 than the Grand Vitara.
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Variant |
V (Base model) |
|
Registration tax |
Rs 3.58 lakh |
|
TCS |
Rs 19,000 |
|
Insurance |
Rs 82,683 |
|
Bengaluru Price (ex-showroom) |
Rs 19 lakh |
|
Bengaluru Price (on-road) |
Rs 23.60 lakh |
The Honda City hybrid is one of the most fuel-efficient sedans with a 27.13 kmpl mileage. It offers features like projector headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ABS and ADAS. If reliability and comfortable ride are your priority, Honda City is a great choice.
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