2024 Toyota Hilux MHEV Breaks Cover, Hints At New Fortuner Engine

Toyota has introduced a mild-hybrid version of the Hilux in the European market just a few months after it began testing prototypes in Africa.

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The 2.8-litre diesel engine on the Hilux gets a 48V mild-hybrid setup replete with an electric motor generator and a few other components.

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Sources tell us that the Hilux MHEV will only be available on the top variants, with lower trims getting it a little later.

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Toyota says that the components for the mild-hybrid setup have been strategically placed, which allows for a water wading depth of 700mm.

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oyota had earlier confirmed that the Fortuner is one of the next models from the brand to feature mild-hybrid tech.

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Toyota locally assembles the Fortuner and Hilux in India, and both models come with the same 2.8-litre diesel engine that has received the MHEV tech overseas.

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Although Toyota is expected to introduce this tech in India sometime next year, it remains to be seen which among these two will get it first.

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