Mild-hybrid Toyota Fortuner and Hilux arriving next year

Mild-hybrid Toyota Fortuner and Hilux arriving next year

KUALA LUMPUR: Toyota is set to introduce hybrid versions of its highly popular Fortuner SUV and the Hilux pickup truck next year. The beans are spilled by Toyota South Africa; the company’s senior vice president of sales and marketing Leon Theron confirmed that the two models will receive mild-hybrid powertrains globally in 2024. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • When will mild-hybrid Toyota Fortuner and Hilux arrive?

    Toyota South Africa senior vice president of sales and marketing Leon Theron confirmed that the mild-hybrid Toyota Fortuner and Hilux will arrive in 2024.
  • What will power the upcoming hybrid SUV and pickup truck?

    The upcoming hybrid SUV and pickup truck are likely to be powered by a 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel engine paired with a mild hybrid system.
  • In place of the old IMV architecture, the next-generation Toyota Fortuner and Hilux are likely to get a TNGA-F platform that can accommodate hybrid powertrains. The same underpinnings can also be found under the Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Land Cruiser 300, and Lexus LX500d.

    Toyota Fortuner

    While no details on the hybrid powertrains are yet available, it is expected that the vehicles will be powered by a 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel engine paired with a mild hybrid system. In the present configuration, the said mill kicks out a maximum power of 204 hp and a peak torque of 500 Nm.

    According to several industry reports, the Japanese marque says that achieving carbon neutrality does not solely depend on pure battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). It believes that hybrid technology can also play a significant role in achieving this goal. Thus, by introducing mild-hybrid versions, it steps towards becoming carbon neutral.

    Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

    Toyota EVs in Malaysia

    In Malaysia, Toyota initiated its hybrid journey with the launch of the Corolla Cross Hybrid last year. This marks an incredible milestone for UMW Toyota Motor as its first locally assembled hybrid vehicle based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform. Now, the company is geared up for the launch of its first pure EV, the bZ4X. It recently previewed sample units of the bZ4X and has begun its testing on local roads. The EV is earmarked to launch in Malaysia this year. 

    Also read: 2023 Toyota Yaris Cross makes ASEAN debut in Indonesia

    Sell your car at the best price

    Verified and genuine buyers Verified and genuine buyers
    Free listing Free listing
    List your car

    Toyota Car Models

    • Toyota Veloz
      Toyota Veloz
    • Toyota Hilux
      Toyota Hilux
    • Toyota Vios
      Toyota Vios
    • Toyota Rush
      Toyota Rush
    • Toyota Yaris
      Toyota Yaris
    • Toyota Fortuner
      Toyota Fortuner
    • Toyota Corolla Cross
      Toyota Corolla Cross
    • Toyota Innova
      Toyota Innova
    • Toyota Innova Zenix
      Toyota Innova Zenix
    • Toyota Harrier
      Toyota Harrier
    Toyota Cars Price

    Don't Miss

    You might also be interested in

    • Upcoming

    Latest Toyota Hilux Car Videos on Zigwheels

    Zigwheels
    • 2016 Toyota Hilux Review : Top Features
      2016 Toyota Hilux Review : Top Features
      01 Jun, 2016 . 12K views
    • 2016 Toyota Hilux vs Ford Ranger - Offroad & Review
      2016 Toyota Hilux vs Ford Ranger - Offroad & Review
      01 Jun, 2016 . 344K views
    • 2016 Toyota Hilux vs Ford Ranger
      2016 Toyota Hilux vs Ford Ranger
      01 Jun, 2016 . 2M views
    • 2016 Toyota HiLux Review : on- and off-road
      2016 Toyota HiLux Review : on- and off-road
      01 Jun, 2016 . 755K views
    Watch Toyota Hilux Car Videos

    Compare & Recommended

    Mitsubishi Triton
    Mitsubishi Triton
    RM 87,390 - 155,900
    Triton Price
    Mazda CX-8
    Mazda CX-8
    RM 184,000 - 220,000
    Mazda CX-8 Price
    Toyota Hiace
    Toyota Hiace
    RM 113,000
    Hiace Price
    Maxus T60
    Maxus T60
    RM 99,000
    Maxus T60 Price
    Toyota Fortuner
    Toyota Fortuner
    RM 195,880 - 236,880
    Fortuner Price
    Seating Capacity 5
    7
    2
    5
    7
    Engine 2477
    2488
    2494
    2776
    2393
    Power 108
    192
    101
    150
    148
    Transmission Type Manual
    Automatic
    Manual
    Automatic
    Automatic

    Trending Pickup Trucks

    • Upcoming
    • GWM Poer P12
      GWM Poer P12
      Price coming soon
      Expected Launch May, 2024 Alert Me When Launched
    • Tesla Cybertruck
      Tesla Cybertruck
      Price coming soon
      Expected Launch Jun, 2024 Alert Me When Launched
    • Toyota Hilux Champ
      Toyota Hilux Champ
      Price coming soon
      Expected Launch Jun, 2024 Alert Me When Launched
    • GWM Cannon
      GWM Cannon
      Price coming soon
      Expected Launch Apr, 2024 Alert Me When Launched
    Upcoming Pickup Trucks Cars

    Compare

    You can add 3 variants maximum*