Recently, Nitin Gadkari, MoRTH announced new plans regarding the future of diesel engines in the country. The new announcement has however made automakers think of alternatives to sustain in India. Said that, Toyota seems to be afraid of this decision and is now working to develop a more powerful turbo petrol engine for the new Fortuner!
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Toyota Fortuner – What’s New
Currently Toyota has just two engine options for its flagship models. The 2.8-litre turbo diesel produces around 200 bhp and 500 Nm, while the 2.7-litre petrol unit generates 164 bhp and 245 Nm. With MoRTH recently condemning diesel engines, the brand was in need of a new turbo petrol engine that would offer sufficient power and mileage. So Toyota is now developing a new 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine to be used with the Fortuner and Hilux models. This new development is expected to help the brand comply with the CAFE-II norms and replace its ageing 2.8-litre diesel unit. The new engine is expected to debut with the next-gen Hilux and Fortuner that is expected to go on sale soon globally.
The new engine is reportedly more powerful, developing up to 400 bhp of maximum power output and 549 Nm of peak torque. Additionally, this engine swap can also be better as it will boost the power of the existing models.
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What Else?
Additionally, Toyota is also going to launch the Fortuner mild-hybrid model in the country. Talking about the powertrain, the hybrid 48V system is only available with the 2.8-litre diesel engine option. With these new powertrains, the brand aims to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emission norms. Talking about the launch, Toyota has not yet confirmed about its India launch dates yet. But, according to the industry rumours, the Toyota hybrid SUV is expected to hit the showrooms by the end of 2024. But will the new Toyota Fortuner be affordable? In terms of pricing, it is expected that the Toyota Fortuner mild hybrid will be priced starting from Rs 40 lakh and going up to Rs 53 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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