The 2.5-liter V6 Toyota 5GR-FE engine was produced at a factory in China from 2005 to 2017 and was installed only on local versions of such popular models as the Crown and Reiz. This power unit has a distributed fuel injection and Dual VVT-i type phase regulators.
The engine was installed on:
- Toyota Crown 12 (S180) in 2005 – 2009; Crown 13 (S200) in 2009 – 2015;
- Toyota Reiz 1 (X120) in 2005 – 2010; Reiz 2 (X130) in 2010 – 2017.
Specifications
| Production years | 2005-2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 2497 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 197 |
| Torque output, Nm | 242 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 69.2 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| 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 | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Reiz 2011) — city — highway — combined |
12.5 7.3 8.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 160 |
Disadvantages of the 5GR-FE engine
- On local forums, the engine is mostly praised and often complains only about grease leaks.
- The problem with the crackling of the phase regulators when starting the engine is also found here.
- It is important to monitor the cooling system, the gasket breaks from any overheating.
- The weak points of the units of this series include a water pump and ignition coils.
