Toyota Fortuner mild-hybrid SUV unveiled in South Africa

The Africa-spec Fortuner mild-hybrid SUV looks similar to the Legender version sold in India.

Toyota has unveiled the mild-hybrid version of its popular SUV, the Fortuner, in South Africa.

The new Toyota Fortuner mild hybrid SUV borrows its powertrain from the Hilux hybrid available in global markets. This comes in the form of a 2.8-litre diesel engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. The diesel-hybrid powertrain offers a total power output of 201 BHP and 500 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Toyota will offer the Fortuner mild-hybrid SUV in both 2WD and 4WD variants. Toyota also claims that the mild-hybrid version of the Fortuner is 5% more fuel efficient compared to the standard SUV.

The Africa-spec Toyota Fortuner mild-hybrid SUV looks similar to the Legender version sold in India. Apart from the new powertrain, the SUV also gets additional exterior paint options. Toyota is now offering its Safety Sense ADAS suite on the Fortuner mild-hybrid SUV as well, along with a 360-degree camera and a bunch of other interior tweaks.

The Toyota Fortuner mild-hybrid SUV will first go on sale in South Africa before being introduced in other international markets. Whether Toyota brings the hybrid Fortuner to India remains to be seen.

Source: Autocar India