Only hybrid versions of the Highlander or Lexus RX450h crossover are equipped with the 3.5-liter V6 Toyota 2GR-FXS engine, which has been manufactured at a Japanese facility since 2015. The Atkinson cycle and the existence of a combined injection D4-S set this engine apart.
The engine was mounted on:
- Lexus RX450h 4 (AL20) since 2015;
- Toyota Highlander 3 (XU50) in 2016 – 2019.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 3456 |
| Fuel system | combined injection D4-S |
| Power output, hp | 263 |
| Torque output, Nm | 335 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 94 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 13.0 |
| Features | Atkinson cycle |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VVT-iW + VVT-i |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Lexus RX 450h 2021) — city — highway — combined |
8.4 5.3 7.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
Disadvantages of the 2GR-FXS engine
This engine is dependable and hasn’t experienced any significant malfunctions as of yet;
Many complaints regarding oil leaks, particularly on the timing cover, can be found on specialized forums;
Engine speed frequently floats because of the electrovacuum canister purge valve’s wedge;
This motor was also covered by the mass recall to replace the low pressure fuel pump;
In addition, the pump and ignition coils are not the strongest.