From 2009 to 2020, the company’s plant produced the 3.5-liter V6 Toyota 2GR-FXE engine, which was used in hybrid versions of the Crown Majesta, Highlander, Lexus GS, and RX. The unit comes in two versions: one with combined fuel injection and the other with distributed fuel injection.
The Lexus RX450h crossover debuted the first iteration of this hybrid engine in 2009. This is a standard V6 engine by design, featuring an aluminum block, a 60° cylinder camber angle, distributed fuel injection, two DOHC heads with hydraulic lifters, a timing chain, VVTi phase shifters on every shaft, and an ACIS variable geometry intake manifold. The system consists of two electric motors and a small battery because it is a hybrid engine.
The second iteration of this unit, which had a slightly higher compression ratio and D-4S combined fuel injection, made its debut on the Lexus GS 450h sports sedan in 2012. Among the features, we observe that every motor modification operates in accordance with the Atkinson economical cycle.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Crown Majesta 6 (S210) in 2013 – 2018;
- Toyota Highlander 2 (XU40) in 2010 – 2013; Highlander 3 (XU50) in 2013 – 2016;
- Lexus GS450h 4 (L10) in 2012 – 2020;
- Lexus RX450h 3 (AL10) in 2009 – 2015.
Specifications
| Production years | 2009-2020 |
| Displacement, cc | 3456 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection combined injection |
| Power output, hp | 249 (dist. inj.) 293 (comb. inj.) |
| Torque output, Nm | 317 (dist. inj.) 352 (comb. inj.) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 94 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 12.5 (dist. inj.) 13.0 (comb. inj.) |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VVTi |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Lexus GS 450h 2014) — city — highway — combined |
6.7 5.5 6.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~400 000 |
Disadvantages of the 2GR-FXE engine
Scuffing in the fifth cylinder is as common here as it was in its predecessors, even though this is a relatively late modification of the 2GR line’s power unit. Overheating caused by a flaw in the engine cooling system’s design is thought to be the cause.
The crackling of the phase regulators is another well-known issue with motors in this series, and many owners have invested a great deal of time and money to resolve it. Replacing just the sprockets helps someone, but you frequently need to purchase new couplings.
This power unit’s short-lived water pump, ignition coils, fuel-sensitive AFS sensors, and lambda probes are also weak points. Lubricant leaks, particularly on the timing cover, are the subject of many complaints.