The Chinese version of the Highlander crossover, including its modified Crown Kluger, will be equipped with the 2.0-liter turbo engine Toyota S20A-FTS or 2.0 D-4ST, which the company has been assembling since 2022. This power unit is a scaled-down version of the well-known T24A-FTS turbo engine.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2022 |
| Displacement, cc | 1997 |
| Fuel system | combined injection D-4ST |
| Power output, hp | 247 |
| Torque output, Nm | 380 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 85 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88 |
| Compression ratio | 11.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVT-i |
| Turbocharging | Twin-scroll |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Highlander 2023) — city — highway — combined |
10.3 6.5 8.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 155 |
The engine was installed on:
- Toyota Highlander 4 (XU70) since 2022.
Disadvantages of the S20A-FTS engine
On specialized forums, they only point out electrical issues and don’t really chastise him.
There have been complaints about vibrations that appear out of nowhere and go away after a restart.
It has a high fuel quality requirement, just like all combined injection units.
Monitoring the cooling system is also crucial because aluminum motors are prone to overheating.