Cross over to Halfway Toyota’s hybrid range
The Toyota hybrid model remains in strong demand, with consumers recognising the benefits of refinement.
Head to Halfway Toyota Shelly Beach and test drive one of the hybrid vehicles on show.
Hybrid Technology is a new car-making philosophy which breaks the mould of conventional thinking and takes a fresh look at ‘Making Ever-better Cars’. It is aimed at enhancing fundamental vehicle performance through enhanced powertrains and platforms while enabling attractive styling.
Toyota Hybrid Electric technology has powertrain components that work in harmony and eliminate many of the components found in a conventional powertrain. Fewer moving parts means less wear and tear, fewer parts to replace and lower maintenance costs. This vehicle is designed to build power in a smooth, linear fashion that’s effortless, drama-free, and easy to modulate.
The Toyota hybrid model remains in strong demand, with consumers recognising the benefits of refinement, smooth acceleration, fuel economy and near-silent EV mode operation, all the while having a softer impact on our environment.
Toyota’s hybrid range includes the chart-topping Corolla Cross, RAV4, Corolla Sedan and Hatchback and now its first hybrid powertrains for the Hilux bakkie and Fortuner SUV in South Africa in March 2024.
First announced in June 2023, the powertrain will feature a 48V mild hybrid system coupled with the regular 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine.
It will be available as an option in the higher-end Hilux Raider, Legend Auto, and Fortuner models. The 48V system’s battery provides auxiliary power with 12kW output and 65Nm of torque and uses a motor generator instead of an alternator.
Toyota said this delivers an improved throttle response and more linear acceleration in urban environments. It also supports regenerative braking ‘tuned to create a more effective and natural deceleration feel’.
“The difference between the 48V mild hybrid system and the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) that is currently available in its Corolla Cross and RAV4 vehicles, is that the 48V system is primarily intended to improve stop-start engine efficiency. The mild hybrid system consists of an engine-driven compact motor generator that powers up a 48V lithium battery, which can also be charged during braking,” said new vehicle sales manager Sanjay Dayanand at Halfway Toyota Shelly Beach.
It can send up to 12kW and 65Nm through the motor generator to the 2.8-litre diesel engine, which itself produces 150kW and 500 Nm.
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