India, March 6 -- If fuel savings were my top priority, strong hybrids make a compelling case in India. They combine a petrol engine with an electric motor and battery, allowing the car to run on electric power at low speeds and in traffic, significantly improving economy without requiring a plug-in charge. In fact, some strong hybrids in India deliver ARAI-claimed mileage close to 28 km/l, rivalling or even beating many diesel cars.

Here are five strong hybrid cars I would pick today purely for fuel efficiency, covering different segments and budgets.

If saving fuel were the main goal, this would be my first pick. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris uses a 1.5-litre strong hybrid petrol engine paired with an electric motor, enabling the SUV to ...