Toyota Altezza engines
Toyota Altezza is a business class sports car from the manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation. Began to be manufactured in 1998. This model replaced the previously produced Toyota Corona and, unlike its predecessor, received a rear-wheel drive. In its current name, it is known only in the domestic Japanese market. Since 1999, cars have been sold in Europe under the name Lexus IS 200, and since 2001 in the North American market under the brand name Lexus IS 300. Translated from English, the abbreviation IS means – “smart sport”. Since 2005, the 2nd generation of cars has been produced.
The Toyota Altezza was offered with 3 engines between 1998 and 2005 (3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 3.0 liters, power output from 135 to 230 hp. All of them use a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 2JZ-GE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota Altezza engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Altezza 1 (XE10) 1998–2005 | |||||||
| Toyota 2JZ-GE | 1998–2005 | 3.0 L R6 | 215–230 hp | petrol | belt | 4–5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 1G | 1998–2005 | 2.0 L | petrol | 4.2 L | |||
| Toyota 3S-GE | 1998–2005 | 2.0 L R4 | 135–210 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9–4.2 L | ~500,000 km |
Toyota Altezza engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Altezza?
Toyota Altezza 1 (XE10) (1998–2005): Toyota 2JZ-GE, Toyota 1G and Toyota 3S-GE.
Which Toyota Altezza engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Altezza engines are: Toyota 2JZ-GE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 3S-GE — about 500,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Altezza engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1G — 4.2 L (0W-30 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-30 / 10W-40 / 10W-50 / 15W-50); Toyota 2JZ-GE — 4–5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 3S-GE — 3.9–4.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Toyota Altezza have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt: Toyota 2JZ-GE and Toyota 3S-GE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Altezza available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota Altezza engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 3S-GE
All power units of this line are very reliable, but there is still one weak point: closer to 200,000 km of run,…
Toyota 2JZ-GE
The design of the motor has no weaknesses, but at high mileage it consumes oil. The reason here, as usual, is the…
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