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The focus of buyers on green mobility is increasing amid rising fuel prices in New Delhi. More than 52,000 hybrid vehicles were sold in the first half of 2025. Maruti Fronx and Mahindra XUV 3xo Hybrid Cars in 2026 Law …Read more
Hybrid cars are still expensive
Currently, hybrid cars are not as cheaper than EV. However, it is about to change with the Arrival of two new budget-friendly hybrid SUVs in 2026. Maruti Suzuki's in-house Strong Hybrid Povertrain reports to debut in Fronx in the beginning of 2026, while Mahindra will start its hybrid trip from XUV 3xo.
Maruti Fronx Hybrid Indo-Japanese Automekar is placing a big bet on hybrids with its own series hybrid technology. Maruti Fronx will be the first model to introduce this technique, followed by New-Jen Baleno and a sub-4 meter MPV in 2026. This hybrid system will be designed especially for mass-market models, and it is said that it will be cheaper than Toyota's series-parlablel hybrid systems used in Maruti Grand Vitara and Invido.
Mileage up to 35kmpl
Maruti Fronx Hybrid will come with a new Z12e, 3-cylinder petrol engine, which will be paired with an electric motor and 1.5–2kwh battery pack. This configuration is expected to get mileage up to about 35kmpl.
Mahindra XUV 3xo Hybrid
According to Mahindra XUV 3xo Hybrid reports, Mahindra & Mahindra XUV is working on a strong hybrid system for the 3xo compact SUV, whose project name is S226. The car manufacturer can electrify its tried 1.2L, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine. The Mahindra XUV 3xo Hybrid is likely to look like its Ice model, with some EVs inside and outside. Mahindra is also working on the Range Extender Hybrid for its current Inglo Architecture-based SUV, whose codename is M130 and M330.