Since 2015, Asian models have had the 1.5-liter Toyota 2NR-VE engine assembled in Japan. There are two versions of this motor with different compression ratios: EURO 3 and EURO 4/5. Dual VVT-i phase control systems are installed in every modification of this power unit.
The engines in the NR family are 3NR-FE, 8NR-FTS, 1NR-FE, 1NR-VE, 1NR-FKE, 2NR-FE, 2NR-VE, and 2NR-FKE.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Avanza F650 since 2015;
- Toyota Rush F800 since 2017;
- Daihatsu Terios J300 since 2017;
- Perodua Myvi since 2017.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 1496 |
| Fuel system | injector MPI |
| Power output, hp | 104 |
| Torque output, Nm | 136 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 72.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90.6 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 – 11.5 |
| Features | ETCS-i |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVT-i |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Rush 2017) — city — highway — combined |
6.1 4.5 5.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 99 |
Disadvantages of the 2NR-VE engine
If they complain on specialized forums, it’s only about a small oil burner and loud work;
A water pump and ignition coils proved to be rather short-lived.