Toyota Hilux 48v mild hybrid proves manufacturer's claims that electrical assistance makes this bakkie both faster and more fuel efficient.
Mild hybrid bakkie records marked fuel economy improvement over diesel-only double cab.told you about how the current but somewhat aged Toyota Hilux beat the new generation Ford Ranger and VW Amarok into the age of electrification for bakkies in South Africa with the unveiling of the 48V mild hybrid models.press release says it does: “In an urban environment, the additional power of the hybrid 48V system delivers better throttle response and linear acceleration.
How this all happens is that the standard 2.8-litre, 150kW/500Nm, turbodiesel engine of the Toyota Hilux drives a compact motor generator using a belt system. This charges a 7.6 kg 48V lithium battery that lives under the rear seats. On paper it gives theThe 48V lithium battery is also charged during deceleration, efficiently regenerating braking energy which would otherwise be lost. This is also said to add additional braking performance. I never really felt the difference in braking power.
This brings me to the second part: “Improves fuel efficiency by up to 5%.” On paper the claim is that the standard Toyota Hilux uses an average of eight litres of diesel per 100km. And the Hilux 48V uses an average of 7.4 litres. But we all know that this never happens in the real world.
While not nearly as scientific in approach, I am satisfied that the claims of better fuel consumption are spot on too. The bottom line is that
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