By December 2026, two hybrid SUVs will make their debut to the Indian market in the two different segments. These two models are the JSW Combat PHEV and the Renault Duster HEV. Reportedly, the launch for the latter one will take place on October 17, 2026, and the former one’s launch is scheduled for December 4, 2026.
These upcoming hybrid SUVs are the models that will offer decent fuel efficiency for both city driving and highway cruising. The JSW car will have the features that will run for a decent distance on EV mode without consuming any fuel, and the Renault vehicle will also feature most electric driving for the city. These details have emerged from the various automotive media reports.
The respective manufacturer confirms it officially that the JSW Combat PHEV is an upcoming off-roader SUV from the JSW Motor, a joint venture between the JWS and Chery, which is based on the Jetour T2, and the Rental Duster HEV is an imminent mid-size SUV for the currently available ICE-powered version, which will remain equipped with the E-Tech 160 system.
JSW Combat PHEV
The JSW Combat PHEV launch date is confirmed. The JSW Motor will launch this plug-in hybrid electric vehicle on December 4, 2026 in India. The ex-showroom price may start from ₹30 lakh and go up to ₹35 lakh, as per reports.
Reportedly, this upcoming 5-seater off-roader will have a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbo-petrol internal combustion engine, two electric motors, and an 18.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which make this car runnable as both EV and hybrid.
This upcoming JSW PHEV will be based on the Jetour T2, whose combined power output is 360 hp and 610 Nm torque. The same for the Indian-spec model is anticipated. Reports also suggest that this car will have a 90 km range on NEDC condition, with a combined range around 1,100 km.
Regarding features, things are also uncertain. 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 360-degree instrument cluster, and level 2 advanced driving assistant system suite are the features that are most expected for this upcoming car.
Renault Duster HEV
The Renault Duster, which is already on sale in the Indian market with two different turbocharged petrol-powered internal combustion engines, will get a model as a strong hybrid that will be mated with the E-Tech 160 hybrid system.
This upcoming version is set to be known as Renault Duster HEV; the launch date for the same is also confirmed. Renault will launch the model on October 17, 2026. The booking for this is already taking place from October 9, 2026; buyers may show interest by visiting the nearest dealership.
Reports suggest that its ex-showroom price will be between ₹18 lakh and ₹24 lakh. The company has officially disclosed details regarding powertrain and performance; an 1.8-liter four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol-powered ICE is certain.
The official confirmation also reveals that the internal combustion engine will be mated with the E-Tech 160 hybrid system that includes one 20 bhp traction control, one 49 bhp starter generator, and a 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
The company says that the maximum power output of the strong hybrid system is 160 bhp and peak torque is 172 Nm. Even the manufacturer has confirmed that the fuel efficiency in ARAI-certified condition is 29 kmpl; notably, the mileage for this model is more than its rivals.
