The 1.6-liter Toyota 1ZR-FAE engine has been produced since 2009 at enterprises in China and the USA for front-wheel drive Auris models. The motor is simultaneously equipped with two valvematic and Dual VVT-i gas distribution systems. The ethanol version has a separate index 1ZR-FBE.
The ZR family includes engines: 1ZR‑FE, 1ZR‑FAE, 2ZR‑FE, 2ZR‑FAE, 2ZR‑FXE, 3ZR‑FE, 3ZR‑FAE.
The engine was installed on:
- Toyota Auris 1 (E150) in 2009 – 2012; Auris 2 (E180) in 2012 – 2018;
- Toyota Avensis 3 (T270) since 2009;
- Toyota Corolla 10 (E150) in 2009 – 2013; Corolla E170 since 2013;
- Toyota Verso R20 since 2009;
- Lotus Elise 3 since 2010.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2009 |
| Displacement, cc | 1598 |
| Fuel system | MPI |
| Power output, hp | 128 – 132 |
| Torque output, Nm | 157 – 162 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 80.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 78.5 |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 |
| Features | Valvematic |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVT-i |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Auris 2010) — city — highway — combined |
7.9 5.3 6.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 123 |
Disadvantages of the 1ZR-FAE engine
- Most often, car owners with this engine complain about high oil consumption;
- Carbon deposits in the intake manifold often lead to floating rpm;
- The water pump has a resource of 50,000 km, after 150,000 km the timing chain stretches;
- Engine operation is usually accompanied by extraneous sounds, especially from VVT-i clutches;
- The Valvematic system controller often throws errors or simply turns off the engine.
