Fuel is the largest running cost on a working pickup. Manufacturer figures are a starting point, but what your customers experience depends on how the vehicle is used — and being straight about that builds more trust than quoting a single number.
The engine in question
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4F20, 2.0 L four-cylinder diesel |
| Power | 120 kW |
| Torque | 415 N·m (diesel) / 450 N·m (4F20 + 48V) |
| Injection | Bosch 3rd-generation high-pressure common rail |
| Turbo | BorgWarner VGT variable-geometry |
| Engine weight | 185 kg |
| Quoted combined figure | 8 L/100 km; 5–8% improvement with the 48V system |
Why the real number differs
- Load. A pickup carrying near its gross weight uses substantially more than an empty one.
- Speed. Aerodynamics dominate above roughly 90 km/h. Long motorway runs at high speed burn more than mixed driving.
- Road surface. Unsealed roads increase rolling resistance.
- Air conditioning. Constant use in a hot climate is a real load.
- Drivetrain. Four-wheel drive adds mechanical losses, and part-time systems left engaged cost fuel.
What the 48V mild hybrid actually does
It recovers energy under braking and assists the engine under acceleration. FOTON quotes a 5–8% fuel efficiency improvement. It is standard across the diesel range — it is not a separate model, and it does not require external charging.
How to present it to a fleet buyer
Give a band, not a point: an unladen figure and a loaded one, both at realistic speeds for your market. A buyer who is told “8 L/100 km” and experiences 13 will not trust the next number you give them.
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