Toyota's mild hybrid Hilux and Fortuner gaining traction in South Africa

[Daniel Puchert]

Toyota's mild hybrid Hilux and Fortuner off to a good start in South Africa

Toyota says its 48V mild hybrid Hilux and Fortuner models sold well in their first full month of sales.

The Japanese carmaker's mild hybrid Fortuner and Hilux models officially went on sale in late March 2023, with Toyota offering three variants of the 48V Fortuner and six variants of the 48V Hilux.

 

[epah]

Good for them. Perfect cars.

 

[neoprema]

Gonna gain traction right over the borders too lol.

 

[epah]

Gonna gain traction right over the borders too lol.

Some bad influence surrounding you lately, you used to be so positive.

 

[system32]

However, the 48V mild hybrid Hilux and Fortuner system only reduces fuel consumption by roughly 5%.

5% - does not seem worth it.
Rather go plug in hybrid or full electric.