Toyota Fortuner 2025 Better than the Previous Model?

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Toyota Fortuner 2025 Better than the Previous Model?

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With a mild hybrid turbo-diesel engine system—akin to that of the Hilux Ute it rivals—the Toyota Fortuner marks a significant advance. Meant to save up to 5 percent on fuel, the new technology features a 48-volt battery and an electric motor generator. Though it was originally displayed in South Africa, it is yet unclear whether Australia will have this functionality available.

Comprising a 2.8-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and a mild hybrid system, the Fortuner 48V in South Africa This blend generates 150 kW and 500 Nm of torque. This is the same arrangement for the Landcruiser Prado 250-Series about to be released and the Toyota Hilux V-Active sold in Australia. Comprising a six-speed automatic engine and a part-time four-wheel-drive system, the Fortuner's mild hybrid powertrain is It lacks, however, the eight-speed automatic transmission of the new Prado. This transmission may use less gasoline since its gear ratio range is wider.

Although technology has advanced, including light hybrid technology into the Fortuner comes at more expenses. For instance, in South Africa, this amounts around 11,000 rand, or $900. Prices range from $590 to $770 for the Hilux V-Active in Australia, hence this is more than that.

Toyota Hilux and Fortuner are imported into Australia from Thailand. Thailand has not yet included a mild hybrid system for either vehicle, either. This raises the issue of whether Australian consumers will put this fuel-saving equipment into their budgets of expenditure.

For the Fortuner, there will be a mid-life makeover and technological enhancements in 2020. Australia bought the Fortuner starting in 2015. The appearance of this variant differs from that of South African one. Sales-wise, the Fortuner fell short of expectations last year; it just sold 3,619 vehicles in Australia, much below Ford Everest and Prado. Fans of Toyota and those considering a purchase are keen to hear when and whether the mild hybrid Fortuner would be available in Australia. This is so since it is supposed to increase speed and fuel economy simultaneously. Watch this space for additional details on this fascinating new SUV market development.

SOURCE MVP AUTO