Toyota Fortuner Neo: Toyota Kirloskar Motor has launched Fortuner Neodrive Mild-Hybrid in India. The Fortuner Neodrive 48-Volt is equipped with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system priced at Rs 50.09 lakh for Leasender, Rs 50.09 lakh for leasender. Toyota claims that it is one of the best car systems so far, as well as its look is going to make people crazy. This Fortuner Neodrive is available only with the SUV’s four-wheel drive automatic variant, and its price is Rs 2 lakh more than manual Fortuner Diesel. The delivery of Neo Drive Model will begin in the third week of June.
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The 48-volt mild-hybrid system has a belt-ignorant starter generator and lithium-ion battery. When the SUV slows down, the battery recharge is recharged, which makes up the braking energy which is lost otherwise, as well as the braking performance is also promoted. The ‘Boost Assist’ function will help in low speed, which provides some additional torque at the city speed. Start-stop function reduces emissions and fuel consumption by closing the engine when the SUV remains stable for a long time.
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Other new features for Fortuner Neodrive include wireless phone charging and multi-terrain select drive and traction mode. The Toyota Fortuner will also offer a 360-degree camera on Neodrive, but it will be available as alternative accessories available at the dealership. There is no other mechanical or design change in the Fortuner with the launch of Neo Drive variants. The SUV continues with its 201 BHP, 500 Nm diesel engine, which is combined with a six-speed automatic.