Toyota Motor Thailand has added a new variant to the market leading Hilux Vigo Champ range (known here as just Hilux), and it’s a bi-fuel version of the pick-up truck that can run on either petrol or compressed natural gas, CNG.
A CNG powered Mitsubishi Triton can be had in Thailand, but this Hilux conversion is factory fitted and official warranties apply. The Hilux is the second Toyota model that gets a factory CNG conversion in Thailand, after the Corolla.
Available in Standard (single) or Smart (extended) cab form, the Hilux CNG is powered by a 2TR-FE 2.7 litre four-cylinder engine with VVT-i. It makes 160 PS and 241 Nm of torque and is paired to a five-speed manual gearbox.
Compared to the standard engine, Toyota added a CNG receptacle, double check valve, regulator, CNG filter, sequential injection system, revised ECU and a CNG control switch/display. The latter will sit just above the driver’s right knee.
The CNG tank meanwhile, is placed in a protective compartment placed in the cargo bed. The Standard Cab is priced at 622,000 baht while the Smart Cab goes for 724,000 baht.
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Guess these trucks would not be able to park in Hat Yai Lee Garden or Novotel Hotel underground carpark since they have barred all vehicle with CNG to park underground now!
can anybody tell me cng-powered vehicle is safer compared to hybrid/electric vehicle? recently in china electric powered taxi caught fire…
Yes CNG vehicles are safer for now, as there are a few safety precautions. Even in case of a leak (which is very rare) the gas has an odor that our nose can easily detect at 0.3 volume of air.
What is the current (as of May 2014) price of CNG and LPG in KL?
Hi I’m from the Iranian gas a Toyota car from Thailand I please get tips’re spending how much the ship’s marine Toyota introduces gas-powered Hilux CNG in Thailand
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What is the price for the dollar