The Toyota Fortuner SUV has followed its HiLux ute relation by gaining mild-hybrid turbo-diesel power, but the fuel-saving technology isn’t yet confirmed for Australia.
Toyota South Africa launched the mild-hybrid Fortuner 48V this week, with a 48-volt battery, electric motor-generator and other components assisting its 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine to deliver claimed fuel savings of up to five per cent.
In Australia, this same setup is found in the recently-launched Toyota HiLux V-Active and the upcoming 250-Series LandCruiser Prado.
We’ve contacted Toyota Australia for comment on whether it plans to launch a mild-hybrid Fortuner locally.
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