Only Southeast Asian compact models are equipped with the 1.0-liter Toyota 1KR-VE engine, which has been manufactured in Japan since 2016. A variable valve timing system (VVT-i) is installed at the intake of the aluminum three-cylinder unit with a timing chain drive.
The engines 1KR-DE and 1KR-FE are also part of the KR family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Agya 1 (B100) since 2017;
- Daihatsu Ayla since 2017;
- Daihatsu Sigra since 2016;
- Perodua Axia since 2017;
- Perodua Bezza since 2016.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2016 |
| Displacement, cc | 996 |
| Fuel system | injector MPI |
| Power output, hp | 67 |
| Torque output, Nm | 91 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R3 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 71 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84 |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 |
| Features | ETCS-i |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VVT-i intake |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.1 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Agya 2017) — city — highway — combined |
5.1 3.9 4.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 77 |
Disadvantages of the 1KR-VE engine
The motor’s loud operation and strong vibrations are criticized in Asian forums;
Typically, the timing chain is extended to 100,000 km and the pump is abandoned at 50,000 km.