Sunday Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: The case for hybrids

May 30, 2021 07:02 AM IST

With petrol prices rising and not enough charging plugs for EVs, an amalgamation of powertrains makes good sense

With petrol prices set to breach the 100 per litre mark, the case for hybrids and electric cars has never been better. Going all electric is the best way to dodge sky-rocketing fuel prices. What better than never having to visit a fuel station?

This Toyota vehicle feels best in the city and there’s more to it than its green credentials
This Toyota vehicle feels best in the city and there’s more to it than its green credentials
There’s no drama in the design and the infotainment system isn’t up to date
There’s no drama in the design and the infotainment system isn’t up to date

For the record, the Camry Hybrid consistently delivered between 14 and 15kpl in Mumbai traffic, which is an amazing figure when you consider an equivalent petrol sedan would struggle to go beyond 8-9kpl.

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  • ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Hormazd Sorabjee is one of the most senior and much loved auto journalists in India, and is the editor of Autocar India.

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