The Toyota Hilux will be getting 48V mild hybrid technology in 2024, as confirmed by Toyota Australia. The perennial best-selling pick-up truck Down Under (and in Malaysia), is set to get a 10% improved fuel economy, an automatic stop/start system and enhanced drivability and NVH levels, all without affecting its on-road and off-road capabilities with the new tech.
According to Toyota Australia, the new system adds on a dedicated 48V battery and a small electric motor-generator to the Hilux’s existing 2.8 litre turbodiesel engine. It’s yet unconfirmed if the total system output will be improved, but expect a small bump in both power and torque. Currently, the vanilla 1GD-FTV engine makes 204 PS and 500 Nm.
The addition of a 48V mild hybrid tech on the Hilux, a rough and tumble workhorse, is a demonstration of Toyota’s “commitment to reducing the fuel consumption of its vehicles without compromising on the performance and capability demanded by customers.” Toyota has also ensured that the 4×4’s 3,500 kg braked towing capacity will remain intact.
For Australia, the new system will make its way to the 4×4 SR5 and Rogue Double Cab models as standard fitment from the first half of 2024. It will likely be a long wait to see if and when the 48V mild hybrid system will be introduced in Malaysia, as we are still well behind the Australian market, going without the wide-body Rogue and the more hardcore Hilux GR Sport here – our Hilux GR-S is more of a bodykit special.
Question is, though, would you want a Toyota Hilux with 48V tech in Malaysia? Comment below.
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hailak is da best
please join Kelab Hailak Malaysia KHM.
hailak is the most stolen pickup in m’sia
Rather pay for cheap diesel
than hybrid battery cost …
Plz bring in the standard wide track like this Australia version.
Malaysia should get anti thief gps tracking and catalytic converter undetachable soldered dead version.
car thief : *matthew mcconaughey intense smoking glaring at handphone reading tis news* meme
I thought 2025, toyota will have 100% hybrid on all its car and the end of pure ice. Yes I want hybird version of hilux.