Toyota will launch its first hybrid HiLux in Australia within the first half of 2024, with the model promising the brand new 48-volt system will cut back gas use by 10 p.c, and enhance the best way the HiLux drives each on- and off-road.
That second level is attention-grabbing, as a result of normally 48-volt techniques are purely a fuel-saving measure, with the electrical motor not really driving the wheels. However Toyota’s guarantees recommend its system could possibly be totally different, although our requests for a proof have to this point gone unanswered.
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The model will supply the expertise on its two top-spec fashions initially, with the 48-volt system to be provided on the SR5 and Rogue fashions, with deliveries set to start within the first half of 2024.
It doesn’t sound just like the expertise shall be elective, with data launched to this point suggesting the 48-volt system shall be utilized to these fashions of their entirety.
“We’re regularly striving to scale back the gas consumption of our autos to assist cut back on-going prices for purchasers, in addition to serving to cut back our environmental impression, and the addition of 48-Volt Know-how to our biggest-selling car line will contribute to this,” says Toyota Australia’s vice-president of gross sales and advertising and marketing, Sean Hanley.
“This new expertise is not going to solely enhance gas consumption, however clients will even profit from enhanced on and off-road efficiency, making the HiLux much more interesting for a weekend away or long term tour into the outback.”
Toyota says the 48-volt system gained’t diminish the HiLux’s payload capability or its 3.5-tonne braked towing restrict, however ought to cut back gas use by round 10 p.c.
That may see the mixed L/100km declare drop to round 7.5L.