Toyota Platz engines

Toyota Platz is a Japanese hatchback / sedan compact car from Toyota Motor Corporation. Manufactured since 1999. The first generation of the car, produced before 2005, was called its real name. Today the general name of the model is Toyota Vitz / Yaris. The translation of the model name means “explosion” or “explode”. For the international market, the model was produced in a sedan body. In addition to Japanese factories, the car was also assembled in the United States and China.

The Toyota Platz was offered with 3 engines between 1999 and 2005 (3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 1.5 liters, power output from 69 to 115 hp. All of them use a timing chain. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 2NZ-FE (about 250,000 km).

Toyota Platz engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Toyota Platz XP10 1999–2005
Toyota 1SZ-FE1999–20051.0 L R469 hppetrolchain3.2 L~200,000 km
Other Toyota Platz engines generation not specified
Toyota 1NZ-FE1999–present1.5 L R4105–115 hppetrolchain3.7 L~200,000 km
Toyota 2NZ-FE1999–present1.3 L R480–90 hppetrolchain3.7 L~250,000 km

Toyota Platz engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Toyota Platz?

Toyota Platz XP10 (1999–2005): Toyota 1SZ-FE.

Which Toyota Platz engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Toyota Platz engines are: Toyota 2NZ-FE — about 250,000 km; Toyota 1NZ-FE — about 200,000 km; Toyota 1SZ-FE — about 200,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Toyota Platz engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1NZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 1SZ-FE — 3.2 L (5W-30); Toyota 2NZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-30).

Does the Toyota Platz have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Toyota 1NZ-FE, Toyota 1SZ-FE and Toyota 2NZ-FE.

Was the Toyota Platz available with a diesel engine?

No, all Toyota Platz engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

Toyota 1NZ-FE

Toyota 1NZ-FE

1999–present · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 105–115 hp · chain

The most famous problem of this series is oil consumption after 100 thousand km. There are many reasons for this: wear of…

Toyota 1SZ-FE

Toyota 1SZ-FE

1999–2005 · 1.0 L R4 · petrol · 69 hp · chain

This engine is extremely sensitive to quality and especially to the timing of oil changes.

Toyota 2NZ-FE

Toyota 2NZ-FE

1999–present · 1.3 L R4 · petrol · 80–90 hp · chain

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