Since 2013, the company’s Chinese plant has been producing the 2.5-liter Toyota 5AR-FE engine, which is installed on the company’s front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models, but only for the local auto market. This unit comes with the Dual VVT-i variable valve timing system in every version.
The engines in the AR family are 6AR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 2AR-FE, 2AR-FXE, 2AR-FSE, 5AR-FE, and 1AR-FE.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Camry 7 (XV50) in 2015 – 2017;
- Toyota Harrier 3 (XU60) since 2013;
- Toyota RAV4 4 (XA40) in 2013 – 2018.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2013 |
| Displacement, cc | 2494 |
| Fuel system | injector MPI |
| Power output, hp | 179 |
| Torque output, Nm | 234 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 90 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 98 |
| Compression ratio | 10.4 |
| Features | ACIS and ETCS-i |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVT-i |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Camry 2015) — city — highway — combined |
11.0 5.9 7.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 141 |
Disadvantages of the 5AR-FE engine
This is among the most dependable engines available at the time;
is that there aren’t many resources available for this water pump;
The VVT-i system clutches’ loud crackling during cold start is a complaint from several owners.