Since 2015, only the company’s Japanese plant has been producing the 1.2-liter Toyota 8NR-FTS engine. This engine has direct fuel injection, turbocharging with an intercooler, and variable valve timing systems VVT-i + VVT-iW. It runs on the Atkinson cycle.
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 Auris 2 (E180) since 2015;
- Toyota C-HR 1 (AX10) since 2016.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 1197 |
| Fuel system | direct injection D-4T |
| Power output, hp | 115 |
| Torque output, Nm | 185 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 71.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 74.5 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VVT-iW + VVT-i |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota C-HR 2017) — city — highway — combined |
7.7 5.4 6.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 112 |
Disadvantages of the 8NR-FTS engine
Progressive oil combustion from the first kilometers is a complaint raised by several owners;
Extraneous noises are frequently heard during motor operation, particularly from VVT-i clutches; the EGR valve gets dirty easily and may require cleaning at 30,000 kilometers.