The 1.3-liter Toyota 1NR-FKE engine has been assembled in Japan since 2014, mainly for the local car market. This engine operates on an economical Atkinson cycle, has a high compression ratio and is equipped with a variable valve timing system VVT-iE.
The NR family includes engines: 3NR‑FE, 8NR‑FTS, 1NR‑FE, 1NR‑VE, 1NR‑FKE, 2NR‑FE, 2NR‑VE, 2NR‑FKE.
The engine was installed on:
- Toyota Ractis NCP120 since 2014;
- Toyota Yaris XP130 since 2014;
- Subaru Trezia since 2014.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2014 |
| Displacement, cc | 1329 |
| Fuel system | injector MPI |
| Power output, hp | 99 |
| Torque output, Nm | 121 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 72.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 80.5 |
| Compression ratio | 13.5 |
| Features | ETCS-i |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VVT-iE |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Ractis 2015) — city — highway — combined |
5.9 4.6 5.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 99 |
Disadvantages of the 1NR-FKE engine
- The power unit is extremely demanding on the quality of fuel and engine oil;
- Some owners complain about a small oil burner and loud work;
- The intake manifold is quickly overgrown with soot, thanks to the EGR valve;
- Relatively modest resource have ignition coils and water pump.
