Since 2015, the company’s Japanese plant has been producing the 2.8-liter Toyota 1GD-FTV engine, which is found in numerous large pickup trucks, SUVs, and minibuses. The EURO 6 version of this diesel engine has EGR, DOC, DPF, and SCR systems, demonstrating its genuine obsession with the environment.

The engine was installed on:
- Toyota Fortuner 2 (AN160) since 2015;
- Toyota Hilux 8 (AN120) since 2015;
- Toyota Innova 2 (AN140) since 2015;
- Toyota LC Prado 150 (J150) since 2015.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 2755 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail Denso |
| Power output, hp | 177 |
| Torque output, Nm | 420 – 450 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 92 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 103.6 |
| Compression ratio | 15.6 |
| Features | ESTEC and TSWIN |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT or VNT |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.5 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Fortuner 2016) — city — highway — combined |
11.0 7.3 8.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 300 |
Disadvantages of the 1GD-FTV engine
Dealers frequently update firmware because of particulate filter issues;
From the first few kilometers, several owners came across an oil burner.
