The Best Green Cars You Can Buy In India

Maini Reva-i Headed by Chetan Maini, The Reva-i is made in India’s unique looking hatchback powered by small electric re-chargeable lithium-ion motor and can be charged at your normal house socket! Also, The car is available in many attractive color shades. Though, where there are positives of Reva such as compact size, It has its own negatives as well which includes poor service back-up but if you are living in Bangalore, Hopefully, Servicing shouldn’t be a much of concern. Variants & Price: Reva-i Standard: Rs.3,65,000 Reva-i AC: Rs.4,25,000 Reva-i Classe: Rs.4,45,000 Specifications: Engine: AC Motor with Re-Chargeable Lithium Ion Battery. Power: 18 BHP @ 1300 Torque: 52 NM Gearbox: Automatic Fuel Type: Electricity Fuel Efficiency: 80 Kilometer (On Full Charge) What we Like? Compact Size, Perfect for City Can be Re-Charged at Your Regular Home Socket! Extremely Cheap Running Costs What we Dis-Like? Over-Priced Tag 2 Seats Only (For Adults) Design Not to Everyone’s Like Maruti 800 Duo (LPG) More than two decades old Maruti has made 800's production finally at a halt after recent stringent emission norms but the car is still sold except in 13 Major cities. The proper car-like looks with easy maintenance and cheap LPG running won’t let you think of any other reason for not considering to buy one. Variants & Price: Standard Duo BS-3: Rs.2,13,619* AC Duo BS-3: Rs.2, 36,407* (Ex. Showroom Jaipur) Specifications: Engine: 3 Cylinders, 796cc. SOHC Power: 37 BHP @ 5000 RPM Torque: 59 NM @ 2500 Gearbox: 4 - Speed Manual Fuel Type: Petrol / LPG Fuel Efficiency: 16.1 Kpl What We Like? Best After Sales & Service Support Easy on Wallet Fuel Efficiency What We Dis-Like? Poor Build Quality Lacks Safety Short on Space Hyundai Santro Eco (CNG & LPG) In-spite of launching a better looking sibling i10 at similar price range, Hyundai hasn’t yet discontinued the old Santro. On its days, This car was a winner in segment but now if you look around, there are much better options available. Variants & Price: Gl (LPG): Rs.3,65,310 GLS (LPG): Rs.3,85,867 GL (CNG): Rs. 3,95,826 GLS (CNG): Rs.4,16,405 Specifications Engine: 1.1L eRLX Power: 62.1 BHP @ 5500 RPM Torque: 96.1 NM @ 3000 RPM Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual Fuel Type: Petrol / LPG/ CNG Fuel Efficiency: 12.8 What We Like? Spacious Outside Visibility Easy to use controls What We Dis-Like? Dated Looks Dull Interiors Bumpy ride Chevrolet Spark (LPG) A replacement for Daewoo Matiz, the spark comes with cute looks as a bonus and proves to be perfect new car for lady drivers to suffice daily transport needs. After recent price cut, The spark has now become an irresistible deal. Variants & Price: PS: Rs.3,52,816 LS: Rs.3,69,814 Specifications: Engine: 1.0, 4 cylinders Power: 62.1 BHP @ 5400 RPM Torque: 90.3 NM @ 4200 RPM Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual Fuel Type: Petrol / LPG Fuel Efficiency: 14 kpl What We Like? Cute Looks Fuel Efficiency Warranty Package What We Dis-Like? Slowly Getting Dated Plasticky Interiors Cramped Rear Tata Indica Xeta (LPG) Tata Indica Xeta is look-wise a handsome car and I still personally love it over new Vista and recommend most if your driving as well as useage is tough and rough. Overall, Indica is a good city and highway workhorse. Variants & Price GLE: Rs.3,19,791 GLS: Rs.3,36,987 Specifications Engine: 1.2, 4 cylinders Power: 61.1 BHP @ 5000 RPM Torque: 100 NM @ 2600 RPM Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual Fuel Type: Petrol / LPG Fuel Efficiency: 11.8 What We Like? Handsome Looks Strong Built Spacious Enough What We Dis-Like? Long-term Reliability Dated Looks Average Fuel Efficiency

Hyundai Accent Executive (LPG) The Accent truly has a big and executive car feel at small price, Also it is reliable as well. If you are in search of an Eco-friendly sedan at really tight budget, go ahead with accent and also its design still feels to be fresh enough. Variants & Price LPG: 5,36,214 Specifications: Engine: 1.5 L, 4 cylinder SOHC Power: 93.7 BHP @ 5500 RPM Torque: 124.5 NM @3500 RPM Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual Fuel Type: Petrol / LPG / CNG Fuel Efficiency: 11.26 What We Like? Big Car Feel at little Price Nice Beige Interiors Reliability What We Dis-Like? Cramped Seats Average Performance Fuel Efficiency Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia LPG Cedia is the only car available in India with LPG avatar which has sports car like image. That too at an attractive price and easy maintenance but HM - Mitsubishi's weak dealership support may disappoint you. Variants & Price Select LPG: Rs.9,09,000 Specifications: Engine: 2.0 L, 4 cylinder Power:115 BHP @ 5250 RPM Torque: 175 NM @ 4250 RPM Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual Fuel Type: Petrol / LPG Fuel Efficiency: 11.0 Kpl What We Like? Sports Car Image Comparatively Low-Cost Spares Affordable Price What We Dis-Like? Poor After Sales Service LPG may not offer "that" driving pleasure. Less rear seat thigh support. Toyota Corolla Altis (CNG) World’s one of the most recognized luxury car, that too backed by a reliable “Toyota” badge is now available with CNG fuel option in Indian Market which is fitted at dealership level. However it is currently available only in Delhi and NCR at an affordable premium over regular Petrol counterpart. Variants & Price: Base CNG: Rs.10,02,270 + 85,000 Specifications: Engine: 1.8 L, 16 valve 4 Cylinders. Power: 132 BHP Torque: 17.3 Kgm Gearbox: 5 Speed Manual Fuel Type: CNG Fuel Efficiency: N/A What we Like? Comfort & Luxury Reliability Upmarket Mini-Camry Looks What We Dis-Like? Gear Box Almost No Boot Space due to CNG cylinder Honda Civic Hybrid Initially, when Honda Siel released Civic Hybrid at Rs.20 + Lakhs, Public reaction was "Huh! Who's going to pay that much amount just for a Hybrid version of same car which is already available at Rs.12 Lakhs with Petrol fuel option?". Thus, Soon Honda learn from their mistake and as a result the car is now priced just a couple of lakhs more over regular variant and sold like Hot Cakes after major price drop! Variant & Price: VTi-L Hybrid: Rs.14,25,000 Specifications: Engine: 1.3 Liter i-VTec Power: 94BHP @ 6000 RPM Torque: 122 NM @ 4600 RPM Gearbox: CVT Fuel Type: Petrol / Electricity Fuel Efficiency: 13 Kpl What we Like? A VFM Hybrid Fuel Efficient Sportiest + Futuristic Design What we Dis-Like? Hybrid Still Li'l Pricey Soft Rear Suspension Ground Clearance, Not Best for Indian Roads. Toyota Prius The Prius is latest offering from Toyota Kirloskar, and certainly the most expensive hybrid in India. This futuristic cross-over offers almost everything you need, starting from Exclusivity to Head Turning Factor to features but the extremely steep pricing at nearly Rs.30 Lakhs for which you can buy a Merc, BMW, or an Audi makes it rare as well as an unpopular car, unlike other Toyotas. Variant & Price: Z3: Rs.27,08,500 Z4: Rs.28,40,500 Specifications: Engine: 1.8 Liter VVT-i 60Kw Motor Power: 134BHP @ 5200 RPM Torque: 142 NM @ 4000 RPM Gearbox: CVT Fuel Type: Petrol / Electricity Fuel Efficiency: 20 What We Like? Head Turning Factor Design & Futuristic Looks Luxury & Comfort What We Dis-Like? Extremely Steep Price Not Fully a Daily use Practical City Car