The 4.0-liter V6 Toyota 6GR-FE engine has been assembled at the concern’s Chinese plant since 2013 and is installed only on the third generation of the Coaster bus, which is popular in the local market. This power unit is essentially a type of second-generation 1GR-FE engine.
The engine was installed on:
- Toyota Coaster 3 (B40) since 2013.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2013 |
| Displacement, cc | 3956 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 232 |
| Torque output, Nm | 345 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 94 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95 |
| 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 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Toyota Coaster 2015) — city — highway — combined |
26.5 11.5 16.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 167 |
Disadvantages of the 6GR-FE engine
- Chinese owners note high reliability, but fuel consumption is high;
- The problem with the crackling of the phase regulators, proprietary for the GR line, is also here;
- Keep the cooling system clean, the cylinder head gasket breaks very quickly;
- The weak points of the engines of this family include a water pump and ignition coils.
