2024 Toyota HiLux 48V V-Active (mild hybrid): What you need to know

2024 Toyota HiLux 48V V-Active (mild hybrid): What you need to know, including engine specs, Australian prices, towing capacity, payload, motor generator details, gross combination mass (GCM), and off-road functions.
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2024 Toyota HiLux SR5 48V mild-hybrid specifications:
150kW (204PS), 2.8-litre turbo-diesel 4-cylinder
6-speed auto transmission with RWD/4WD
Claimed 0-100km/h: N/A
Official average fuel consumption: N/A
Kerb weight: 2110kg
Braked towing/payload/GCM: 3500kg / 1000kg / 5850kg
Price: AU$63,260 (not including on-road costs, at time of upload)
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[@dingus2218]

Super refreshing watching someone in the business that doesn't just suck up to manufacturers and regurgitate a press release. Those that know really appreciate the candor, mate - keep it up!

[@orangejuicepony6881]

The 48v output is (according sources ) is 15kw and 65NM but this is to fill in the torque hole below 1500rpm, that is why the peak output doesn't increase, but the area under the curve (torque spread) will. And stop start is where the fuel saving is. The alternator is deleted, starter deleted, but 12v battery remains (for accessories) and a small lithium battery under the rear seat provides the small electrical assistance.

[@Ethan-fu4jf]

Spoke to the Toyota dealership near me, and was told that the 48v SR5's fuel consumption is: 6.2L/100km For Highway Driving. 8.0L/100km For In-Town Driving. Obviously if you are interested in a newer model with the 48v system inbuilt, I suggest either sending an email to a dealer or go in person and speak to a knowledgeable sales team member.

[@Mark.AUS.]

According to Eurobodalla Toyota this v active system has been worked on and in use overseas since about 2010. So it’s not that new a technology so should be pretty reliable, as a result of being tried and proven after 14 years.

[@tonysambar]

As I don't have to plug anything in I am happy.😊

[@paulvandamme4201]

The generator produces 48v to the 48v battery and then a DC-DC charger converts that to 12v for the accessory battery. Since the 12v battery doesn't need to run a starter motor, will they reduce its size? Also if you wanted to add a second battery for fridge and camping, would that be powered from the diminished 12v system or could you run a 48 to 12v dcdc charger directly from the 48v side? Also is the 48v battery covered by the 7 year unlimited km warranty or is it likely to wear out earlier like a 12v battery would?

[@BenMitro]

The 48V battery must add weight too. I presume they take away the alternator, so perhaps the 48V motor generator adds 5kg or 10kg overall, leaving 15kg for the battery, or around 2kWh capacity. That is around three or four times the stored energy on an e-bike. Would I buy one? This kind of hybrid is only useful for urban driving and may help a fraction with regenerating some energy from long downhill runs. I doubt it will deliver 10% better efficiency on a country trip. Maybe they should say "upto 10%"? A corolla hybrid makes sense, a tourer hybrid is not worth the extra cost. So, no, I wouldn't bother with a Hilux hybrid which is generally intended for highway and offroad. Ofcourse if you are to use it as a work ute and work is urban based...maybe.

[@dingus2218]

the best MS paint skills in the business!

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Absolute brilliance, I know. I might frame that one.

[@Mark.AUS.]

I like how you say “green washing” l work for a corporate so l know what you’re talking about and your right it does make them look good. Cleaner air is great nevertheless.

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

I know someone that works for a big company and they have a small fleet of electric trucks. But none of them get used…

[@ganrajdeepsingh6662]

hi Can you do a re review on the MAZDA BT-50 3.0 with MANUAL TRANSMISSION ?

[@emmo2850]

How much is the lithium battery when it goes?

[@garageblitztv3215]

Tacoma i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain would be better … Runs a 2.4 lt turbo 4 cylinder with a hi performance Hybrid system which gives it 243kw and a massive 640nw of torque ... admittedly it's only for a number of seconds. Interesting to see if the SR5 Hybrid is any faster 0-100 to justify the extra 12kw and 65nw … and if you can turn off the start/stop but the Hybrid system still provides assistance like the M40i

[@mahcooharper9577]

That's a lot of extra stuff (and cost, both up front and no doubt ongoing) added to the vehicle to give a tiny improvement in power and economy...

[@emmo2850]

Scotty says on/off wears internal engine parts quicker and so reduces engine lifespan

[@stevencampbell7435]

Don’t forget 3500kg trailer the ball weight of 300 plus kgs goes onto the Ute

[@jasonwishart6800]

It will reduce parasitic losses but not add to peak power/torque. There is not much you can do with a belt driven system.

[@RocketRod63]

48V version is $2,700 more than the standard 2.8L version 🤦‍♂️ Is it really worth it??

[@Video-co1eu]

Not long after this will be in fortuner and innova I don't know this will be in innova or not in my country innova is not yet available water to air for 2.4

[@kevinvanleuven826]

But does the new one still have the button to disable the start stop system? I hate it when the engine stops at every light

[@KaGoyong]

Mine stops every time I stop at a traffic light. Being a hybrid, I don't even notice it.

[@kevinvanleuven826]

You already have the new mild hybrid?

[@KaGoyong]

I was just trying to reply to someone who said the start / stop annoys him. I actually have the Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid. It starts on EV so you would not even notice it. Slowing down at the traffic lights and stopping, it runs on EV and I don't even notice it.

[@jordansherwood7648]

I've got the new sr5 cruiser hybrid and yes it does have a button to turn it off but you have to disable it every time you start the vehicle. It's automatically on before every start

[@kevinvanleuven826]

@@jordansherwood7648ok thnx. It’s a habit in all my cats. Start up and immediately push the button. Glad it still has one. Did you have to wait long after ordering one

[@Leftyintollerable]

Put a deposit on the rouge, still waiting to get it and actually see what it looks like.

[@dannytaylor6861]

I will be buying a Hybrid as it deletes the started motor, having better fuel consumption is a bonus. Plus this model comes with gas struts for the tail gate and more

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Yep, good point. Although, all of the facelifted dual-cab pickups come with the new tailgate struts; not just the hybrid 👍

[@M.Zachary]

is it worth waiting this or waiting for the 9th gen hilux?

[@ishaqthkr]

I'd wait. A 2.4L iforce engine seen in Tacoma and US Prado is the one to get, hopefully they bring that Engine in Hilux

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

The next-gen HiLux should be interesting. It’s expected to jump over to the TNGA-F-based platform, which opens up the possibility of the 3.3L V6…

[@unclesmate]

@@drivingenthusiastaustralia landcruiser diesel?

[@reelmm3311]

Only problem is price of utes are jumping up $15-20k by 2025 so it would be much cheaper to get this model hilux

[@acde9355]

Thank God we are finally getting some real updates on the Hilux. However, more electrified versions are urgently required.

[@unclesmate]

hell no.

[@Milzbud]

@unclesmate time for us Aussies to evolve mate… the rest of the world is.

[@nursultansaljakbaj9401]

You are mad. I hope they catch you sooner or later

[@ElisPalace]

​@Milzbud It's not a hybrid in any way. These reviewers have no idea what they're talking about. The new 48v system can't drive the car. There is no electric motors. And you need the engine 100% of the time. Im a mechanic. This isn't a hybrid. People are retarded

[@LCBBuilders]

So effectively to get there 10% better fuel economy , Toyota have just added a stop/start system?

[@wetwaterfish]

don't release news like this on April Fools Day...

[@drivingenthusiastaustralia]

Lol - I did consider that.

[@davetaylor4741]

Can I have one without a computer.

[@nursultansaljakbaj9401]

I got one last week and ordered 2 more. The other one i get in May, the third one in July. The versions without battery 😅😅. I guess Hilux sales will rapidly go down with the electronic model

[@littlejohn-pi7kk]

Immensely more complex to save 0.71% a litre. Hard pass.

[@orangejuicepony6881]

Its not meant to tempt an upgrade, its a case of those buying now (remember this is still the highest selling car generally in many markets) pick up the quality of life improvements.

[@Malc664]

Real world fuel consumption figures are never or rarely correct. So the 10% real-world figure is yet to be seen in my opinion.

[@neubs1969]

our hybrid gr chr actually gets claimed 4.3 liters per hundred in sport mode most times,so does what claimed, and not doing nanny driving

[@kiohaha]

One of the video suggestions by KZbin which pops up when I’m watching yours describes what you are guessing here and it’s a few months old. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZamh36tr7-WapYsi=DwBhpuqWr2NaZNpy

[@Geosbudy]

It's not a hybrid this is not how hybrid works

[@garageblitztv3215]

Typical Toyota, sticking Band-Aids all over a very tired platform, doing the absolute minimum to try stop the bleeding of corporate sales by using unrealistic laboratory stop/start tests to game fuel economy figures to keep them in the game.

[@mvnorsel6354]

What are your suggestions for Toyota ?

[@yabanjin5296]

That’s one of the reasons Toyota has one of the best reliability. Use proven technology & continuous improvements over time