KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Toyota Fortuner Flexy Fuel unveiled
- Runs on 100% ethanol- E100 compatibility
- Most eco-friendly Fortuner yet from the brand
Toyota has introduced an environmentally conscious variant of its well-known Toyota Fortuner model in Indonesia. Branded as the Fortuner Flexy Fuel, this version stands out for its use of E-100 fuel, which is 100% Bioethanol. Demonstrating Toyota's commitment to sustainability marks a significant step toward a greener future for the popular ladder-frame SUV.
While this is the most eco-friendly Fortuner from the brand, it simultaneously helps in tuning down the running costs, courtesy of cheaper ethanol. Let's delve into the nature-loving side of this beast.
Toyota Fortuner Flexy Fuel Unveiled
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Toyota unveiled its innovative Fortuner Flexy Fuel prototype at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) at the Indonesia Convention Exchange (ICE) BSD city. Among the showcased prototypes, the Fortuner Flexy Fuel stood out as a highlight, capturing attention with its eco-friendly feature. While Indian vehicles now adhere to the BS6 P2 emission norms and are E20 fuel compatible, the transformation to 100% Ethanol operation necessitates significant engine and fuel system modifications. Thanks to Ethanol's moisture-retaining properties, which leads to internal corrosion.
Meanwhile, Toyota's engineering team undertook significant customization of the existing 2TR FE 2.7L petrol engine to adapt it for 100% Ethanol compatibility. This involves meticulous adjustments to timing, tuning, the fuel intake system, fuel pump, fuel lines, fuel tank, engine head, spark plugs, and numerous other components.
Notably, this test mule's notable accomplishment lies in its operation on 100% Bioethanol a purer form of alcohol boasting a higher Octane number and fewer pollutants.
2024 Toyota Fortuner Mild-Hybrid Confirmed
Just a while ago, Toyota confirmed that the 2024 Fortuner is going to be a mild-hybrid powered vehicle. While this helps in clearing emission norms, the hybrid tech does offer a bit extra mileage.
The new engine is a diesel mild-hybrid powertrain that is coming with the next-gen models. The new platform is also going to underpin other SUVs from Toyota as it plans to shift to a single architecture. It is possible with the TNGA-F, as it is compatible with a number of permutations and combinations. It comes compatible with different body styles, ICE, and Hybrid models. This will be the go-to platform moving forward. What this helps in achieving is cost reduction alongside the time spent on development.
Verdict
The hybrid Fortuner is now a concrete reality confirmed for 2024. Plus, with the Hybrid system on board, it aims to ease out some of the issues that a pure diesel engine creates, in a world that is fast adapting to move away from oil burners. The icing on the cake is this E-100 compatible prototype unveil. Additionally, It opens up a whole different dimension for big chunky SUVs. The answer to how will it perform and how better it will be, remains in the future. Also, join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads for more updates like this.
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