The popular Crown and Reiz models, as well as the Lexus IS300 and GS300, were equipped with the 3.0-liter V6 Toyota 3GR-FE engine, which was manufactured at the Chinese facility between 2003 and 2017. The Middle East and Southeast Asian nations actively offered this power unit.
The engine was mounted on:
- Lexus IS300 2 (XE20) in 2007 – 2013; IS300C 2 (XE20) in 2009 – 2015;
- Lexus GS300 3 (S190) in 2005 – 2011;
- Toyota Crown 12 (S180) in 2003 – 2009; Crown 13 (S200) in 2009 – 2015;
- Toyota Reiz 1 (X120) in 2005 – 2010; Reiz 2 (X130) in 2010 – 2017.
Specifications
| Production years | 2003-2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 2994 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 230 |
| Torque output, Nm | 300 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | ACIS and ETCS-i |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVT-i |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Lexus IS300 2010) — city — highway — combined |
12.8 7.6 9.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 163 |
Disadvantages of the 3GR-FE engine
Here, the well-known issue of phase regulator crackling is completely present.
Keep an eye on the cooling system because any overheating can break the gasket.
The water pump and ignition coils are the engines in this family’s weak points.