The mild-hybrid Toyota Hilux model was shown in Johannesburg. Image: Motorpress
Toyota Hilux mild-hybrid bakkie set to go on sale in South Africa
A Toyota Hilux mild-hybrid model will be launched in March and is said to offer improved acceleration and fuel efficiency.
The mild-hybrid Toyota Hilux model was shown in Johannesburg. Image: Motorpress
A Toyota Hilux model with a hybrid engine will launch locally in March the Japanese carmaker announced at its State of the Motor Industry event in Johannesburg.
It’s the first time Toyota has fitted a small electric motor coupled to a internal combustion engine to its Hilux in production form.
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According to Motorpress, the bakkie will feature a 48-volt mild-hybrid electric package. The carmaker says the bakkie benefits from an additional 12kW of power and 65Nm of torque through the motor generator to the engine. Another benefit is regenerative braking and advanced Stop/Start.
The idle speed reduced to 600 r/min, which is good for off-roading and there’s also improved acceleration and fuel efficiency saving of around 5%.
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The mild-hybrid Hilux will be available in 2.8-litre auto Raider and Legend models as well as Fortuner 2.8-litre.
