Since 2009, companies in China and the USA have been producing the 1.6-liter Toyota 1ZR-FAE engine for front-wheel drive Auris models. The motor has two valvematic and dual VVT-i gas distribution systems installed at the same time. A different index, 1ZR-FBE, is used for the ethanol version.
The engines in the ZR family are 1ZR-FE, 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FE, 2ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FXE, 3ZR-FE, and 3ZR-FAE.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Auris 1 (E150) in 2009 – 2012; Auris 2 (E180) in 2012 – 2018;
- Toyota Avensis 3 (T270) since 2009;
- Toyota Corolla 10 (E150) in 2009 – 2013; Corolla E170 since 2013;
- Toyota Verso R20 since 2009;
- Lotus Elise 3 since 2010.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2009 |
| Displacement, cc | 1598 |
| Fuel system | MPI |
| Power output, hp | 128 – 132 |
| Torque output, Nm | 157 – 162 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 80.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 78.5 |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 |
| Features | Valvematic |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVT-i |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Auris 2010) — city — highway — combined |
7.9 5.3 6.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 123 |
Disadvantages of the 1ZR-FAE engine
Owners of cars with this engine typically complain about excessive oil consumption;
Floating rpm is frequently caused by carbon deposits in the intake manifold;
The timing chain stretches after 150,000 km, and the water pump has a 50,000 km resource;
Extraneous noises are typically associated with engine operation, particularly from VVT-i clutches; the Valvematic system controller frequently makes mistakes or simply shuts off the engine.