The 1.5-liter Toyota 2NR-VE engine has been assembled since 2015 in Japan for Asian models. This motor is available in two versions: for EURO 3 and for EURO 4/5 with different compression ratios. All modifications of this power unit are equipped with Dual VVT-i phase control systems.
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 Avanza F650 since 2015;
- Toyota Rush F800 since 2017;
- Daihatsu Terios J300 since 2017;
- Perodua Myvi since 2017.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 1496 |
| Fuel system | injector MPI |
| Power output, hp | 104 |
| Torque output, Nm | 136 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 72.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90.6 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 – 11.5 |
| Features | ETCS-i |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVT-i |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Rush 2017) — city — highway — combined |
6.1 4.5 5.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 99 |
Disadvantages of the 2NR-VE engine
- On specialized forums, if they complain, then only about noisy work and a small oil burner;
- Ignition coils and a water pump turned out to be rather short-lived in operation.
