The Toyota Fortuner and Hilux will now come equipped with a mild-hybrid 2.8L turbocharged engine. This new engine offers a 10% reduction in fuel consumption and also lowers engine noise and emissions. Drive reports that the 2024 Toyota Fortuner, expected to be available in Australia next year, will feature this hybrid technology alongside the Land Cruiser Prado release.
Earlier in June 2023, a Toyota spokesperson revealed that the hybrid engine would soon be available on both the Hilux and Fortuner models. According to sources, the hybrid system includes a 2.8L turbocharged diesel engine combined with an electric motor, generating a maximum power of 204 horsepower and a peak torque of 500 Nm. This new hybrid engine helps reduce fuel consumption by 10% while maintaining the performance and off-road capabilities of the Hilux and Fortuner.
Currently, the Fortuner is available in Vietnam with seven different versions, ranging in price from 1,026 to 1,470 billion VND. The Toyota Hilux has also returned to the Vietnamese market with a 2.4L 4×2 AT version priced at 852 million VND. While the Hilux Adventure version with a 2.8L engine is available at dealerships, it has not been listed on the official Toyota Vietnam website.
Thái Son (Tuoitrethudo)