From 2005 to 2017, a Chinese factory produced the 2.5-liter V6 Toyota 5GR-FE engine, which was limited to local versions of well-known models like the Crown and Reiz. Dual VVT-i type phase regulators and distributed fuel injection are features of this power unit.
The engine was mounted on:
- Toyota Crown 12 (S180) in 2005 – 2009; Crown 13 (S200) in 2009 – 2015;
- Toyota Reiz 1 (X120) in 2005 – 2010; Reiz 2 (X130) in 2010 – 2017.
Specifications
| Production years | 2005-2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 2497 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 197 |
| Torque output, Nm | 242 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 69.2 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| 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 | 6.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Reiz 2011) — city — highway — combined |
12.5 7.3 8.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 160 |
Disadvantages of the 5GR-FE engine
The engine is frequently complimented on local forums, with the only complaints being grease leaks.
This is also the issue with the phase regulators crackling when the engine is started.
Monitoring the cooling system is crucial because any overheating can cause the gasket to break.
The units in this series have ignition coils and a water pump as weak points.