Honda City hybrid vs Toyota Hyryder – better hybrid?
The colours of electric cars are not all the way instilled in the mind of Indian buyers. To imbibe the electric wave in the mass market, we can say that hybrid is the best alternative which can make this transition smoother. Buying a hybrid car not only provides you with great mileage but also deletes the much talked about ‘Range anxiety’. The market is flurrying with new-age hybrid cars which have become accessible for buyers by also providing all the modern-day necessities. In today’s article, we will talk about two of the best hybrid cars that are available in the Indian market. Let’s begin with our comparison Honda City Hybrid VS Toyota HyRyder Hybrid.
City Hybrid Vs HyRyder – Design
Honda has mounted up its efficiency factor on its ever-popular sedan. We are talking about the e: HEV updates on the City which gets subtle design changes on its front fascia. Overall, the design and body are the same as the fifth generation City with an updated chunky front chrome grille, trunk spoiler, rear diffuser, blue inserts on the logo, front foglamp garnish and more.
If we move on to the Urban Cruiser HyRyder, it lies in the most popular segment of India. This C-segment SUV looks modern with its closed piano black grille that extends to form a continuous pattern with DRLs, split headlamp setup, flanked wheel arches and more. This SUV is based on Maruti’s Global C platform which also underpins the current generation Maruti Brezza and Grand Vitara. Being an SUV, the HyRyder looks bold and has more road presence with its SUV elements like roof rails, dual-tone colour scheme, etc.
Features
If we talk about the City Hybrid, the feature is longer than what you get in the regular City. It gets extra stuff like an electronic parking brake, Auto Hold, rear sunshade, ADAS, etc. The City Hybrid is based on the ‘ZX’ top trim of the car so it has other features like the 8-inch infotainment system, 8-speaker audio system, electric sunroof, lane watch camera, and more.
Coming on to the HyRyder Hybrid it is available in 3 variants – ‘S’, ‘G’ and ‘V’. Moreover, you also get enticing standard equipment like hill hold control, vehicle stability management, 17-inch wheels, and all 4 discs in all the variants. Other than this we get Arkamys sound system, 360-degree camera, heads-up display, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, etc in the higher variants.
City Hybrid Vs HyRyder – Specifications
Both of these cars get an efficient strong hybrid setup which makes a huge impact on their fuel economy figures. Talking the City Hybrid comes with a 1.5-litre Atkison Cycle DOHC i-VTEC (97bhp and 127Nm of torque) engine. This engine is mated to Honda’s e: HEV system wherein two motors work in coordination for different purposes. One motor works as the electric generator to charge the lithium-ion battery pack. Then, the other motor draws power from the battery pack to propel the front wheels. Transmission duties are carried out by an automatic CVT transmission. The Honda City Hybrid claims a mileage of 26.5 kmpl.
Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder is available with both powertrain options. You get a mild hybrid setup as well as a strong hybrid setup. Talking specifically about the strong hybrid setup which comprises a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 177.6-volt battery that generates a combined output of 112 bhp. This power is channelled to the wheels via a 5-speed CVT transmission. The claimed mileage figure of the HyRyder is 27.97 kmpl.
Pricing
The Honda City Hybrid is priced at Rs 23.47 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). It is available in a single ‘ZX’ top-spec trim level. Then, if we move on to the Urban Cruiser HyRyder, the strong hybrid variant starts at Rs 17.93 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) for the ‘S’ variant and reaches Rs 22.45 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) for the ‘V’ variant.
City Hybrid Vs HyRyder – Which one should you buy?
The hybrid variants of both these cars are immaculate in terms of mileage. The engine power is also decent with the same CVT-type automatic transmission. It totally depends on which body type is suitable for you. The City which lies in the sedan category would provide more comfort and better driving dynamics. However, if you are willing to go for the bold SUV look, the HyRyder could be your choice. The latter also gets a better infotainment system, some more features and an overall premium cabin as well. The Toyota is also a lakh rupee cheaper if we compare the pricing.
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