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Get Ready For A Diesel Mild-Hybrid Toyota Fortuner In India

May 7, 2024 Prafful Singh Leave a comment

The huge SUV additionally will get the selection of 48V mild-hybrid help with its 2.8-litre diesel engine in South Africa

What if you happen to may get extra kilometres per litre from a diesel engine with out decreasing the scale? Well, you may, with the Toyota Fortuner mild-hybrid diesel variant which is predicted to make its option to India by the top of 2024.

Available Globally

The Toyota Fortuner MHEV mild-hybrid variant is already on sale in South Africa. It incorporates a 48V electrical system with the two.8-litre diesel engine, the place it’s provided with each rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and 4×4 drivetrains. However, the mild-hybrid diesel powertrain is just out there with the 6-speed computerized transmission.

Benefits Of Diesel Mild-hybrid

Based on the official figures offered by Toyota South Africa for the Fortuner MHEV, there isn’t any change within the peak efficiency output, rated at 204 PS and 500 Nm. While the gasoline effectivity positive aspects from the 48-volt mild-hybrid setup are small, they will result in worthwhile financial savings in the long term:

Fortuner 2.8-litre diesel 4X4	Fortuner 2.8-litre diesel 4X4 48V
12.65 kmpl	13.15 kmpl

As per Toyota South Africa

Toyota has acknowledged that the mild-hybrid system may even guarantee a smoother expertise with the idle stop-start system and higher throttle response. It additionally aids the engine with the downhill help management function. There are not any function updates anticipated with the addition of the mild-hybrid system, so the cabin stays the identical.

Expected Prices

The mild-hybrid tech for the Fortuner’s 2.8-litre diesel engine is certain to draw a premium of round Rs 50,000. These variants of the Toyota SUV in India are at the moment priced from Rs 35.93 lakh to Rs 51.44 lakh (ex-showroom). None of its rivals are anticipated to get an electrified powertrain in India.

Toyota Fortuner Mild-hybrid Variant Launched In South Africa

April 20, 2024 Prafful Singh Leave a comment

It is the primary ever Toyota Fortuner to get a mild-hybrid system coupled with the two.8-litre diesel engine

Toyota has launched its Fortuner, with a mild-hybrid engine in South Africa, in keeping with the Hilux mild-hybrid pick-up which was launched in Europe final yr. Both use the identical 2.8-litre diesel engine producing 204 PS. We consider that the Fortuner with the mild-hybrid setup might come to India later.

The mild-hybrid Fortuner in South Africa now has a 48V mild-hybrid system. According to Toyota, it’s extra highly effective and makes use of much less gas. With this setup, they declare the engine can provide out 16 extra horsepower and 65 Nm extra of torque. It is offered solely with a 6-speed automated transmission. This hybrid system makes it 5 % extra fuel-efficient than the common diesel engines.

Besides the mild-hybrid system, the South African Fortuner additionally has a bunch of added options like a 360-degree digital camera, lane departure alert, and blind spot monitoring. Inside, you get an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a flowery 11-speaker JBL sound system, and automated local weather management.

Toyota hasn’t confirmed if they’re going to convey the mild-hybrid Fortuner to India, however we will maintain our hopes excessive for the second. As of now, in our nation, the Fortuner is priced between Rs 33.43 lakh and Rs 42.32 lakh (ex-showroom), and competes with the MG Gloster.

Mild-hybrid tech boosts Vauxhall Astra economic system and efficiency

February 22, 2024 David

The Vauxhall Astra has gained a brand new 48V mild-hybrid powertrain for a 19% discount in gasoline consumption and decrease CO2 emissions.

Available in each the hatchback and property variants, it is the primary such powertrain to be provided within the in style household automobile. It combines a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with a 0.89kWh battery and an electrical motor, producing a complete of 151bhp and 169lb ft.

That energy is shipped to the entrance wheels by way of a six-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox that was developed particularly for this powertrain.

The Miller-cycle engine makes use of a variable-geometry turbocharger, which permits the driving force to entry its efficiency at decrease bands of the rev vary.

Vauxhall claims gasoline consumption has been improved by 19% over the pure-ICE Astra, with WLTP economic system of as much as 60.1mpg. CO2 emissions in the meantime are as little as 112g/km, matching the Volkswagen Golf eTSI.

As properly as bettering economic system, the brand new powertrain will increase efficiency, significantly round city or when manoeuvring.

The 0-62mph time has been slashed by 0.7sec for the hatchback, which completes the dash in 9.0sec. The property takes 0.3sec longer.

The Astra is the third mannequin in Vauxhall’s vary to make use of this powertrain, after the Corsa and Grandland. It’s additionally utilized by different fashions underneath the Stellantis umbrella, together with the Peugeot 3008 and Jeep Avenger.

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Maruti Brezza Regains Mild Hybrid Tech, But Only With Higher-end Variants

January 23, 2024 Prafful Singh

The claimed mileage determine of the SUV’s petrol-MT variants geared up with the mild-hybrid tech has gone up from 17.38 kmpl to 19.89 kmpl

The mild-hybrid tech was discontinued from the SUV’s powertrain setup in mid-2023.
Maruti is reoffering the tech on the higher-spec ZXi and ZXi+ MT variants of the SUV.
Lower-spec LXi and VXi MT variants nonetheless don’t get the mild-hybrid tech.
Claimed mileage of CNG variants stays unaffected at 25.51 km/kg.
The Brezza will get a 1.5-litre petrol engine with each 5-speed MT and 6-speed AT choices.
Prices of the SUV vary from Rs 8.29 lakh to Rs 14.14 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

After mild-hybrid expertise was dropped from the Maruti Brezza’s manual-powertrain setup in mid-2023, the carmaker has now introduced it again. That stated, it’s solely reserved for the manual-transmission-equipped higher-spec ZXi and ZXi+ variants of the sub-4m SUV. The lower-end guide variants nonetheless come with out this tech.

What’s Significant About The Reintroduction?

When the mild-hybrid setup was axed, the SUV’s gas effectivity figures for the petrol-MT combo had dipped by nearly 3 kmpl, to 17.38 kmpl. Thanks to the reintroduction of the mild-hybrid tech, the ZXi and ZXi+ MT variants of the SUV now have a claimed mileage determine of 19.89 kmpl, a soar of somewhat greater than 2.5 kmpl. Lower-spec LXi and VXi variants with the guide gearbox, which nonetheless don’t get the mild-hybrid tech, nonetheless return 17.38 kmpl.

Still A Petrol-only Offering

The mild-hybrid setup comes with the SUV’s 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (103 PS/ 137 Nm), with both a 5-speed guide or a 6-speed computerized transmission. Maruti additionally gives the identical engine with an elective CNG package, (whereby it makes 88 PS/ 121.5 Nm) with the 5-speed MT variant. The claimed gas effectivity of the CNG model nonetheless stands at 25.51 km/kg.

Also Read: Maruti eVX Electric SUV Confirmed To Arrive By End Of 2024

Price Range And Rivals

Maruti retails the Brezza between Rs 8.29 lakh and Rs 14.14 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The SUV locks horns with the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, and the Maruti Fronx sub-4m crossover SUV.

Read More on : Maruti Brezza on road price

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Petrol Jeep Avenger now available in limited quantities

November 15, 2023 David

Petrol versions of the Jeep Avenger will be released in the UK in December 2023. The new mild-hybrid variant is set to follow in the second quarter of 2024.

The petrol version will be priced starting from £27,000 and will only come with a manual gearbox. It will be available in very limited numbers.

On the other hand, the mild-hybrid powertrain variant is anticipated to have a starting price of around £30,000 upon its release in December 2023.

The petrol Avenger was initially intended for sale in Italy, Poland, and Spain due to the lack of substantial EV infrastructure in these markets. However, due to high demand from UK dealers, it will now also be sold in the UK.

Jeep stated that the petrol variant will cater to the preferences of its customers, as 80% of its sales consist of pure-ICE vehicles.

Paul Rush, the UK product boss, mentioned, “They [European bosses] asked us to take some. It was a no-brainer to say yes.”

When asked about the possibility of more units being available, Rush indicated that it was unlikely to be more than “a couple thousand” in total.

Petrol Jeep Avenger Details

The petrol Avenger is equipped with a turbocharged three-cylinder 1.2-litre Puretech engine, which is utilized by several other Stellantis models, including the Vauxhall Corsa, the Peugeot 308, and Citroën C3 Aircross.

This small SUV, priced at around £27,000 (which is £8500 less than the EV), will only be available in Altitude Plus trim, with no additional options aside from the paint color.

Mild-hybrid Jeep Avenger

The mild-hybrid model, expected to have a starting price of around £30,000, will utilize the same 1.2 Puretech 48V unit found in the Peugeot 3008. This petrol engine is combined with a 28bhp electric motor integrated into a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

It will be offered in Longitude, Altitude, and Summit specifications, aligning with the electric car version of the Avenger.

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Anil Kapoor Adds A Mercedes-Maybach S 580 To His Collection

November 11, 2023 Prafful Singh

The opulent luxury sedan comes with a 4-litre V8 mild-hybrid petrol engine with an output of 532 PS

During the festive season, actor Anil Kapoor recently purchased a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class for himself this Diwali. According to the Instagram post announcing his purchase, he chose the monotone Emerald Green exterior color. Here is everything you need to know about the luxury sedan.

Powertrain

Specifications	S 580	S 680
Engine	4-litre V8 mild-hybrid petrol	6-litre V12 petrol
Power	503 PS + 20 PS	612 PS
Torque	700 Nm	900 Nm
Transmission	9-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
0-100 kmph	4.8 seconds	4.5 seconds
Top Speed	250 kmph	250 kmph

Anil Kapoor has purchased the Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC, which comes with a 4-litre V8 mild-hybrid petrol engine. This engine produces 503 PS and 700 Nm, and receives a 20 PS boost from the mild-hybrid system. The S 580 is equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive. It can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 250 kmph.

The Maybach S-Class also offers an S 680 variant, which features a 6-litre V12 petrol engine producing 612 PS and 900 Nm.

Features

The car is equipped with a 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the center console, a rear entertainment package with 11.6-inch displays, a 4D Burmester sound system, active noise cancellation, multi-zone climate control, and front and rear seats with massage function, as well as a fridge.

Also Read: New Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan Launched In India, Priced at Rs 98 Lakh

In terms of safety, the car offers multiple airbags, a 360-degree camera, rear steering wheel for a better turning radius, theft assistance, and ADAS features such as adaptive cruise control.

Price & Rivals

The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is priced from Rs 2.69 crore to Rs 3.40 crore (ex-showroom), and is a more luxurious alternative to the BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 L.

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