Toyota Fortuner mild hybrid launched at Rs 44.72 lakh

The Toyota Fortuner mild hybrid has launched in India, with prices starting at Rs 44.72 lakh. Badged as Neo Drive by Toyota India – the same nomenclature is used for the Hyryder and Glanza’s mild-hybrid variants – the mild-hybrid tech has also been introduced in the Legender variant, and is priced at Rs 50.09 lakh. The Japanese brand has confirmed bookings for the mild-hybrid variants open today, and deliveries are scheduled from the third week of this month.

1. Toyota Fortuner’s 2.8-litre diesel engine gets 48V mild-hybrid tech
2. Fortuner and Legender Neo Drive get more safety kit

Toyota Fortuner mild hybrid price and variants

Other than the Fortuner GR-S, the mild-hybrids are the most expensive variants

The new mild hybrid variants sit high on the Fortuner’s range, with just the GR-S variant priced higher. Compared to the Fortuner and Legender 4x4 AT variants, their respective mild-hybrid versions are priced Rs 2 lakh more.

Toyota Fortuner mild hybrid tech explained

Same 2.8-litre diesel engine gets 48V hybrid assist

The same 204hp, 500Nm 2.8-litre diesel engine now gets assistance from a 48V hybrid system that includes a belt-integrated starter generator and a lithium-ion battery. The system enables auto start-stop that enhances fuel-efficiency, and is also said to deliver smoother low-end acceleration, along with a quieter drive.

Toyota Fortuner, Legender Neo Drive gets more features

A 360-degree camera is on offer with the mild-hybrid variants

While there are no changes to the exterior– other than a Neo Drive badge – or the interior – the dual-tone leather upholstery, etc continue – the features list has seen an upgrade. Along with 7 airbags, hill ascent and descent assist, a traction control system), and ISOFIX mounts, the Neo Drive variants get a 360-degree camera.

All prices, ex-showroom