Since 2015, the company’s Japanese plant has been assembling the 1.5-liter Toyota 2NR-FKE engine exclusively for the local auto market. This engine has a proprietary VVT-iE variable valve timing system and runs on an economical Atkinson cycle with a compression ratio of 13.5:1.
The engines in the NR family are 3NR-FE, 8NR-FTS, 1NR-FE, 1NR-VE, 1NR-FKE, 2NR-FE, 2NR-VE, and 2NR-FKE.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Corolla Axio E160 since 2015;
- Toyota Corolla Fielder E160 since 2015;
- Toyota Porte XP140 since 2015;
- Toyota Sienta XP170 since 2015.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 1496 |
| Fuel system | injector MPI |
| Power output, hp | 109 |
| Torque output, Nm | 136 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 72.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90.6 |
| Compression ratio | 13.5 |
| Features | ETCS-i |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VVT-iE |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Corolla Axio 2016) — city — highway — combined |
6.5 4.9 5.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 97 |
Disadvantages of the 2NR-FKE engine
This engine dislikes subpar fuel and engine oil;
Many owners report loud noises during a cold start and a small oil burner;
The intake manifold’s carbon deposits have already accumulated over a 30,000-kilometer run; the water pump and ignition coils have a comparatively small resource.