Prices of models like Toyota Camry Hybrid and Maruti Suzuki India’s mid-sized sedan Ciaz and multi-purpose vehicle Ertiga, which feature micro hybrid technology in diesel variants, have come down in the capital due to VAT reduction by the Delhi Government on such vehicles.
Price of Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s Camry Hybrid has come down by Rs2.3 lakh after VAT came down to 5 per cent from 12.5 per cent in Delhi. The vehicle, which was earlier priced at Rs33.2 lakh, is now priced at Rs30.9 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). Similarly, Maruti Ciaz will be cheaper by upto Rs68,534 in the capital due to the duty reduction. Its different variants are now priced between Rs7.68 lakh and Rs9.59 lakh while earlier they were tagged between Rs8.23 lakh and Rs10.28 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). Price of diesel Ertiga with SHVS technology (hybrid) has been cut by up to Rs61,891. The vehicle is now priced between Rs7.08 lakh and Rs8.66 lakh. Earlier, it was tagged between Rs7.58 lakh and Rs9.28 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
“These changes (in prices) are due to Delhi government VAT reduction on hybrids. These apply at the dealership level only in Delhi,” Maruti Suzuki India spokesperson said. The SHVS micro-hybrid system used in the diesel variants of the Ciaz and Ertiga comprises fuel-saving tech like an engine stop-start function and a brake-energy regeneration system.