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•20w

Confused between hyryder G CNG or Ebella. Have daily commute of 90 km. Monthly once will make a 700 km travel to home town.

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The Ebella's prices haven't been announced yet, but going by its badge engineered version - Suzuki e Vitara's pricing, it is likely to be in the same ballpark, i.e. between Rs 16-20 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hyryder G CNG on the other hand tops out below Rs 18 lakh on-road. And while the Hyryder CNG is a manual, the good news is that its clutch and gearbox are light, so even though it isn't nearly as convenient as the EV, it doesn't feel cumbersome to drive. What you need to keep in mind however is that boot space is compromised due to the CNG tank, hence during your 700km drives, it could be inadequate. 

Even the Ebella's boot is small, cabin floor is high (so the seating position is knees-up) and the infotainment's user-interface/user-experience is far from perfect. Also, while we haven't tested the Ebella's range, our preliminary tests indicate a highway range of about 370km, which means you will need to charge a few times on the way to your hometown, so you need to factor that in as well.

Between the two cars you've shortlisted, we'd recommend the Hyryder CNG, which is a tried and tested car. However, if you're open to options, the Maruti Victoris CNG will be ideal for you as it shares its platform, equipment and powertrain with the Hyryder, and thanks to its repositioned CNG tank (beneath the boot), luggage space doesn't feel as compromised as in the Toyota.

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•4d

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•3d

What would you recommend between the Toyota Hyryder Hybrid G Optional and the Renault Duster Adventure 1.3 Turbo DCT? I am getting a Rs. 3 lakh discount on the Hyryder's ex-showroom price. My driving is mostly in the city, with occasional highway trips. Considering performance, fuel efficiency, long-term ownership, and overall value for money, which one would you recommend?

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•3d

Go for the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid G Optional. With a Rs 3 lakh discount on ex-showroom, this Toyota car becomes a far more compelling proposition and is the better fit for your usage. Your driving is mostly city with only occasional highway trips, and that is exactly where the Hyryder Hybrid excels. The strong hybrid system allows the car to run on electric power at low speeds, which significantly improves fuel efficiency in stop-and-go traffic and makes the driving experience smoother and quieter. Toyota’s reputation for reliability and low maintenance costs also makes it a sensible long-term ownership choice.The Renault Duster Adventure 1.3 DCT is a very appealing car in its own right, with a strong turbo petrol engine and a genuinely enjoyable driving experience. However, this Renault car is more of an enthusiast’s car, and its strengths are best appreciated on highways and twisty roads rather than in daily city traffic. The DCT gearbox is also not as well suited to heavy stop-and-go conditions as the Hyryder’s hybrid system.The only caveat with the Hyryder Hybrid is that it is not a particularly quick car and the engine can get a bit noisy when pushed hard. But for your usage pattern, the efficiency, refinement and ownership experience far outweigh that drawback.

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•3d

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•4d

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