Toyota has confirmed that its SUV Fortuner and pickup truck Hilux will be equipped with mild-hybrid drivetrains across all markets. This information was provided by Leon Theron, Senior Vice President in charge of Sales and Marketing at Toyota South Africa, a few months ago. However, detailed information about the mild-hybrid drivetrains has just emerged.
Toyota’s hybrid drivetrain details
The Fortuner and Hilux share the IMV2 platform and are equipped with a 2.8L diesel engine. The Fortuner also comes with a 2.7L petrol engine. Both vehicles will soon be equipped with the advanced TNGA-F platform, which has been adopted from the Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX500d. Toyota has made significant improvements in structural design, chassis, engine, and drivetrain with the TNGA platform.
In 2021, Yoshiki Konishi, President of Toyota Daihatsu Engineering and Manufacturing, announced that the next-generation Fortuner will be equipped with a hybrid drivetrain. With confirmation from Toyota South Africa, it is clear that the next-generation Fortuner and Hilux will receive a 48V mild-hybrid drivetrain.
While other automakers focus on pure electric vehicles, Toyota is more interested in hybrid technology. However, Toyota is not neglecting the electric vehicle segment. In fact, Toyota unveiled the Hilux Revo BEV concept in Thailand last year. But for now, the main focus for Toyota will be on hybrid vehicles.
Mild-hybrid drivetrain on the next-generation Fortuner and Hilux
Toyota will use the existing 2.8L turbocharged diesel engine with a 48V mild-hybrid drivetrain. The current diesel engine on the Fortuner and Hilux produces a maximum power output of 204PS and a peak torque of 420 Nm. The new hybrid drivetrain promises improved torque, seamless engine start/stop, regenerative braking, better fuel efficiency, smoother startup, and an enhanced driving experience. It includes a belt-driven motor generator, a 48V battery, and a DC-DC converter.
The new hybrid drivetrain will improve fuel economy by up to 10% compared to the current diesel engine. The powerful performance of the Hilux and Fortuner will remain intact despite the addition of mild-hybrid technology.
Trang Nguyen (Forum.autodaily.vn)
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