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Toyota Hilux

Discover Hybrid 48V*

Toyota Hybrid 48V* powers a new era of on and off-road performance, adding a mild hybrid system to the turbodiesel engine for a smoother, more comfortable drive. The electric motor assists the diesel engine during moments of high demand – such as acceleration or coasting – all without compromising on its ability to tackle the most challenging terrains.

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Why choose Hybrid 48V*?

Easy refuelling

Refuel with diesel at the pump, as you would a conventional car. An electric motor-generator driven by the engine charges the lithium-ion battery, so there’s no need to plug it in.

Seamless power

The proven mild hybrid system integrates a 48V lithium-ion battery seamlessly with the turbodiesel engine, for smooth, responsive power and efficiency.

Faster restarts

The electric motor makes engine restarts quicker and smoother, for an easier driving in traffic. On uphill gradients, the system maintains brake pressure while generating torque, for smooth pull-aways.

How the Hybrid 48V* system works

The 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine drives an electric motor-generator which charges the hybrid 48V battery, allowing for smoother and quicker start, which can be beneficial both in the city as well as when tackling off road terrain. It tops up the battery during braking and coasting and gives you the extra boost when you need it.

FAQS

The 48V mild hybrid system combines a turbodiesel engine and an electric motor-generator, 48V lithium-ion battery and a power converter. This provides greater efficiency and high-torque towing strength, while maintaining uncompromising all-terrain capabilities.

No. The Hybrid 48V* motor recharges itself as you drive, using engine braking to recover energy every time you come off the throttle. So it doesn’t need to be plugged in or charged – just refuel with diesel at the pump, as normal.

Hybrid 48V* uses a small electric motor and battery alongside the turbo-diesel internal combustion engine, to make your drive more smooth and efficient than a diesel engine alone. Unlike full hybrids or plug-in hybrids, it can’t run on electric power alone. It doesn’t need to be plugged in but it does need to be refuelled with diesel.

The mild hybrid system provides smoother, quieter and more efficient performance, both on and off-road.

Yes. The 48V* Hybrid system uses Toyota’s well-proven 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine, equipped with a new electric motor-generator, a 48V lithium-ion battery and a DC-DC converter. The parts are designed for simple integration, avoiding the need for complex adjustments to the powertrain layout. These new system components are built specifically to withstand harsh operating conditions.

No – all components are designed and positioned so the Hybrid 48V* system does not compromise the vehicle’s long-established ability to withstand harsh environments, including a 700mm wading depth.

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*Hybrid 48V vehicle – also known as "mild hybrid" – is primarily powered by a diesel engine, with supplementary assistance provided by a small electric motor, which is activated under certain conditions, such as during heavy duty operation. It also recovers energy during braking (regenerative braking) but the vehicle cannot drive using electric power alone.
**An electrified car is one propelled by one or more electric motors to some extent. Some electrified cars, including Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids, also have a petrol engine. Others, like the Toyota bZ4X, are entirely electric.
*** Emissions may be associated with other aspects of the car’s life cycle (including its manufacture), from the production of hydrogen fuel and from day-to-day usage, such as from the tyres and brakes. §Availability of the products may vary by country, and local offers may be different in each market. Customers are advised to check with their local Toyota Centre.