Since 2007, a number of the company’s facilities in China and the USA have been producing the 1.8-liter Toyota 2ZR-FAE engine for front-wheel drive models like the Auris. Dual VVTi and Valvematic gas distribution systems are installed on this motor. The index for the ethanol version is 2ZR-FBE.
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 Allion 2 (T260) since 2007;
- Toyota Auris 1 (E150) in 2009 – 2012; Auris 2 (E180) in 2012 – 2018;
- Toyota Avensis 3 (T270) since 2009;
- Toyota Corolla E170 since 2013;
- Toyota Corolla Rumion 1 (E150) in 2007 – 2015;
- Toyota Ist 2 (XP110) in 2007 – 2016;
- Toyota Verso R20 since 2009;
- Toyota Wish 2 (AE20) in 2009 – 2017;
- Scion iM E180 since 2014.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 1798 |
| Fuel system | MPI |
| Power output, hp | 140 – 150 |
| Torque output, Nm | 170 – 175 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 80.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88.3 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| 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 Corolla 2015) — city — highway — combined |
7.8 5.6 6.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 124 |
Disadvantages of the 2ZR-FAE engine
Owners typically complain about excessive oil consumption; the timing chain stretches after 150,000 km, and the pump resource rarely surpasses 50,000 km;
Floating engine speeds are caused by carbon deposits building up in the intake and on the throttle;
Frequently, the Valvematic system controller malfunctions, makes mistakes, or shuts off the engine;
Extraneous noises frequently accompany the motor’s operation, particularly from VVT-i clutches.