The 2.5-liter Toyota 5AR-FE engine has been produced since 2013 at the company’s Chinese plant and is installed on the concern’s front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models, but only for the local car market. All versions of this unit are equipped with the Dual VVT-i variable valve timing system.
The AR family includes engines: 6AR‑FSE, 8AR‑FTS, 2AR‑FE, 2AR‑FXE, 2AR‑FSE, 5AR‑FE, 1AR‑FE.
The engine was installed on:
- Toyota Camry 7 (XV50) in 2015 – 2017;
- Toyota Harrier 3 (XU60) since 2013;
- Toyota RAV4 4 (XA40) in 2013 – 2018.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2013 |
| Displacement, cc | 2494 |
| Fuel system | injector MPI |
| Power output, hp | 179 |
| Torque output, Nm | 234 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 90 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 98 |
| Compression ratio | 10.4 |
| 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 | 4.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Camry 2015) — city — highway — combined |
11.0 5.9 7.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 141 |
Disadvantages of the 5AR-FE engine
- In terms of reliability, this is one of the best engines for its time;
- Is that the water pump here has a relatively small resource;
- A number of owners complain about the strong crackling of the VVT-i system clutches during cold start.
