Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Toyota's Legender Neo Drive SUV: Hybrid System Introduced
Toyota has put a hybrid system in its Legender SUV to help with fuel use.
This system has a special electric system that helps the engine.
It provides small fuel savings, but it also gives the car some cool features.
The car can drive with the start-stop engine that saves fuel.
It's not a big change, but it gives you a few extra miles before needing to refuel.
The car still has its tough look and strong presence.
The Neo Drive variants are only available as 4×4 and have a premium price tag.
Toyota introduced a mild hybrid system (Neo Drive) for the Fortuner and Legender SUVs.
The system combines a 2.8-litre diesel engine with a 48-volt electrical system.
Fuel efficiency sees marginal gains, with an extra 40 km range on an 80-litre tank.
Neo Drive variants offer features like wireless phone charging and a 360-degree camera.
The hybrid system retains the SUVs' off-road capability and imposing road presence.
- Who
- Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM)
- What
- Introduced a 48-volt mild hybrid system called Neo Drive in Fortuner and Legender SUVs
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Roads around New Delhi and Gurgaon
- Why
- To improve fuel efficiency and offer additional features.
- Vehicle
- Toyota Legender Neo Drive
- Hybrid System
- 48-volt mild hybrid
- Engine
- 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel
- Fuel Efficiency (Test)
- 12.5 km/litre (with start-stop), 13 km/litre (without)
- Notable Features
- Wireless phone charging, 360-degree camera
- Price
- Rs 50.09 lakh (Legender), Rs 44.72 lakh (Fortuner), ex-showroom