The 3.0-liter V6 Toyota 3GR-FE engine was produced at the Chinese plant from 2003 to 2017 and was installed on local versions of the popular Crown and Reiz models, as well as the Lexus IS300 and GS300. This power unit was actively offered in the countries of Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
The engine was installed on:
- Lexus IS300 2 (XE20) in 2007 – 2013; IS300C 2 (XE20) in 2009 – 2015;
- Lexus GS300 3 (S190) in 2005 – 2011;
- Toyota Crown 12 (S180) in 2003 – 2009; Crown 13 (S200) in 2009 – 2015;
- Toyota Reiz 1 (X120) in 2005 – 2010; Reiz 2 (X130) in 2010 – 2017.
Specifications
| Production years | 2003-2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 2994 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 230 |
| Torque output, Nm | 300 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| 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 | 95 |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Lexus IS300 2010) — city — highway — combined |
12.8 7.6 9.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 163 |
Disadvantages of the 3GR-FE engine
- The well-known problem with the crackling of the phase regulators is fully present here.
- Watch the cooling system, it breaks the gasket from any overheating.
- The weak points of the engines of this family include ignition coils and a water pump.
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