Toyota IMC has constantly stunned its consumers with presenting a variety of vehicles. And at the present to astonish everyone even more, the company is up to launching Toyota Fortuner with a diesel engine. A diesel variant for Toyota Fortuner is not new at all, as this vehicle has been presented with diesel engines in India, Colombia, and Philippine. Nevertheless, it is not so far confirmed that with what engine capacity the Diesel Fortuner will come.
We presume that it will come with 1KD-FTV 3.0L engine capacity (Like Hilux Revo) that’s an older version of Toyota’s engine line. On the other hand, it is likely that it might come in a 1GD-FTV 2.8-litre diesel engine which is a novel engine line of Toyota launched in 2015. It is relatable to mention here that 1GD-FTV 2.8-litre diesel engine has less compression ratio than 1KD-FTV 3.0L engine. GD’s compression ratio is 15.6 whereas KD’s stands at 17.9. Furthermore, the horsepower of GD is 175@3400 rpm, and KD has 172@3400 rpm. The most vital thing is the variation in torque among both engines, GD house 450N@1400 while the KD variant pack 352N@1400.
The new diesel Fortuner will strike the market in the upcoming few months. At present, in Pakistan, the Fortuner that is being sold comes in 2TR – FE Petrol Engine. The company commenced the petrol variant in 2012.
Now,The company is launching a diesel Fortuner by reason of the growth in the local automobile industry, which has led to an increased demand, and the necessity for a locally manufactured -diesel- 4×4 has grown next to it. Additionally, the global game changer CPEC is also on the move, and people need flexible and durable automotive to transport their goods and everybody knows how handy and sporty Toyota Fortuner is, together in terms of toughness and resilience.
Toyota IMC has approximately 28% market share in the new car market of Pakistan, and at the present with this diesel vehicle, the company might grip more space in the local market. Local enthusiasts will at last be able to breathe a sigh of relief on the return of diesel vehicles.
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