Since 2009, the 1.8-liter Toyota 2ZR-FXE engine has been assembled at the Japanese company’s factories. It is found in the hybrid Auris, Corolla, and Lexus CT models, but it is most well-known for the Prius. It is sold on the Chinese market under the 5ZR-FXE and 8ZR-FXE indexes.
The engines in the ZR family are 1ZR-FE, 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FE, 2ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FXE, 3ZR-FE, and 3ZR-FAE.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Auris 1 (E150) in 2009 – 2012; Auris 2 (E180) in 2012 – 2019; Auris 3 (E210) since 2018;
- Toyota C-HR 1 (AX10) since 2016;
- Toyota Corolla 12 (E210) since 2018; Corolla Cross 1 (XG10) since 2020;
- Toyota Noah 3 (R80) since 2014;
- Toyota Prius 3 (XW30) in 2009 – 2015; Prius V 1 (XW40) in 2011 – 2021; Prius 4 (XW50) since 2015;
- Lexus CT200h 1 (A10) since 2011.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2009 |
| Displacement, cc | 1798 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 95 – 99 |
| Torque output, Nm | 142 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 80.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88.3 |
| Compression ratio | 13.0 |
| Features | Atkinson cycle |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VVT-i |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Prius 2011) — city — highway — combined |
3.9 3.7 3.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 133 |
Disadvantages of the 2ZR-FXE engine
The majority of grievances regarding this engine have something to do with lubricant usage;
Everything is caused by the thin oil scraper rings, which are already located at 80,000 km;
The EHR module heat exchanger frequently leaks coolant;
Burnout of the cylinder head gasket occurs frequently in the range of 1-2 or 3-4 cylinders;
The water pump and camshaft sprockets are the engines in this series’ weak points.