If you are shopping for a new air conditioner in Mumbai this season, Hitachi is one of the most trusted names on the list — and for good reason. Hitachi has built its Indian reputation on compressor reliability, and its split AC range is engineered specifically for Indian summers, with features aimed at handling Mumbai's brutal combination of heat and coastal humidity. In this review we take a close look at the Hitachi 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (RAS.D318PCD3ST), priced at just ₹36,990 at Sony Mony Electronics, and also cover the rest of the Hitachi split AC lineup available with us so you can pick the right tonnage and star rating for your room.
Key Specifications
- Model: RAS.D318PCD3ST
- Capacity: 1.5 Ton (ideal for rooms up to 140-150 sq. ft.)
- Energy Rating: 3 Star Inverter
- Cooling Technology: ice Clean FrostWash self-cleaning evaporator
- Air Flow: Xpandable+ long air throw for even cooling across larger rooms
- Special Feature: Soft Dry Odour-Free Air mode to prevent musty smells during monsoon dehumidification
- Compressor: Hitachi inverter compressor with wide voltage operation
What We Like / Key Features
- ice Clean FrostWash Technology — Hitachi's signature self-cleaning system periodically flushes the indoor coil with condensed water and freezes off dust and grime, keeping the evaporator hygienic without manual servicing every few months.
- Soft Dry Odour-Free Air — during Mumbai's long monsoon stretch, ACs without proper dehumidification tend to develop a musty smell. Hitachi's Soft Dry mode removes moisture gently while suppressing bacterial growth that causes odour.
- Xpandable+ Air Throw — pushes cool air further into the room, useful for L-shaped living rooms or bedrooms with the AC mounted off-centre.
- Wide voltage compatibility — Hitachi inverter compressors are built to handle the voltage fluctuations common in older Mumbai buildings without tripping or losing efficiency.
Who Should Buy This?
The RAS.D318PCD3ST is a strong fit for Mumbai apartments in the 130-160 sq. ft. range — typical mid-size bedrooms and living rooms in Andheri, Borivali, Malad and similar suburbs. If you want an AC that runs reliably through 6-8 hours of nightly use without frequent servicing calls, and you value a brand with a long service history in India over the newest smart-home gimmicks, this is a sensible pick. Budget-conscious buyers who still want inverter efficiency (over a fixed-speed compressor) will find the 3 Star rating a good balance between upfront price and running cost.
If your room is smaller, Hitachi's 1 Ton 3 Star Split AC (RAS.G312PCDISS) is available at ₹31,990 and suits rooms up to 100-110 sq. ft. For larger halls or rooms that face direct west-side sun exposure — very common in coastal Mumbai buildings — the 1.8 Ton (RAS.V322PCDIST) at ₹49,990 or the 2 Ton (RAS.Y324PCDISL) with Wi-Fi at ₹53,490 will cool faster and handle heat load better.
Price and Where to Buy in Mumbai
The Hitachi 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (RAS.D318PCD3ST) is priced at ₹36,990 at Sony Mony Electronics, an authorised Hitachi dealer based in Mumbai. We also stock the 1 Ton, 1.8 Ton and 2 Ton variants across the RAS series, including Wi-Fi enabled models with airCloud Home connectivity for remote control from your phone.
Installation charges are separate and our team can walk you through site requirements before delivery, which matters in older Mumbai buildings where outdoor unit placement can be tricky.
Visit sonymony.co.in or drop by our J P Road store to see the Hitachi range in person, compare tonnage options for your exact room size, and get installation scheduled the same week. Sony Mony Electronics has been serving Mumbai households for years with genuine products, transparent pricing and dependable after-sales support.