2023 Toyota Fortuner could get a diesel mild-hybrid

The Fortuner diesel mild-hybrid is expected to debut in Thailand initially.

Toyota is said to be working on a new diesel mild-hybrid powertrain for the 2023 Fortuner. The new powertrain is likely to be called 'GD Hybrid' and could be revealed later this year.

According to media reports, the GD Hybrid powertrain will feature a 2.8-litre 1GD-FTV engine paired with an integrated starter generator (ISG). It should also get features such as brake energy regeneration and idle start / stop.

At present, the 2.8-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine offered in the Fortuner makes 201 BHP and 500 Nm. The exact power and torque figures of Toyota's GD Hybrid will be announced at a later date.

The Fortuner diesel mild-hybrid is expected to debut in Thailand sometime next year.

Source: Headlightmag