FEATURES


  1. OUTLINE


    1. V35A-FTS Engine


      1. The V35A-FTS engine is an in-line, 6-cylinder, 3.5-liter, 24 valve DOHC, turbocharged engine with intercooler. This engine is a Direct injection 4-stroke gasoline engine Superior version (D-4S) which uses both direct injection and port injection systems. In addition, this engine uses the Dual Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (Dual VVT-i), Direct Ignition System (DIS), Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent (ETCS-i). It has been developed to achieve high performance, quietness, fuel economy and clean emissions.

      2. This engine uses ESTEC D-4ST.

        Engine Type V35A-FTS
        Item No. of Cyls. and Arrangement 6-cylinder, V-type
        Valve Mechanism 24-valve DOHC, Chain Drive (Intake: VVT-iE / Exhaust: VVT-i)
        Fuel System Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) D-4ST
        Displacement

        3445 cm3(210.2 cu. in.)
        Max. Output Models without gasoline particulate filter (GPF) control system 310 kW @ 6000 rpm
        Models with gasoline particulate filter (GPF) control system 307 kW @ 5200 rpm
        Max. Torque 600 N*m @ 1600 to 4800 rpm

        Tech Tips


        • Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion (ESTEC): An engine series which achieves thermal efficiency (fuel economy) improvements through continuous improvements to engine combustion.

        • Direct injection 4 stroke gasoline engine Superior version with Turbo (D-4ST): A direct injection technology which uses a system to comprehensively perform supercharging control for the D-4S system and turbocharger to achieve a higher dimension of high tumble flow and turbo pressure control by optimizing the cylinder head ports and shape of the piston faces. As a result, fuel economy and low-speed torque are achieved.

    2. 8GR-FKS


      1. The 8GR-FKS engine is a V-type, 6-cylinder, 3.5-liter, 24-valve DOHC engine. This engine is a Direct injection 4-stroke gasoline engine Superior version (D-4S) which uses both direct injection and port injection systems. In addition, this engine uses the Dual Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (Dual VVT-i) control, Direct Ignition System (DIS), Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent (ETCS-i). It has been developed to achieve high performance, quietness, fuel economy and clean emissions.

        Engine Type 8GR-FKS
        Item No. of Cyls. and Arrangement 6-cylinder, V-type
        Valve Mechanism 24-valve DOHC, Chain Drive (with Dual VVT-i)
        Fuel System Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) D-4S
        Displacement 3456 cm3 (210.9 cu. in.)
        Max. Output 232 kW @ 6600 rpm
        Max. Torque 380 N*m @ 4800

    3. Automatic Transmission


      1. AGA0E or AGA0F automatic transmission is used.

    4. Suspension


      1. An Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS) is used.*

        Tech Tips

        *: Models with Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS)

      2. An air suspension system is used.*

        Tech Tips

        *: Models with air suspension system.

      3. An active stabilizer suspension system is used.*

        Tech Tips

        *: Models with active stabilizer suspension system.

      4. A multi-link type suspension is used for the front.

      5. A multi-link type suspension is used for the rear.

    5. Brake Control System


      1. The following brake control functions are provided:


        • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

        • Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

        • Brake assist

        • Traction Control (TRC)

        • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

        • Steering cooperative control

        • Hill-start assist control

        • Brake hold function

    6. Front Brake


      1. A ventilated disc brake is used.

    7. Rear Brake


      1. A ventilated disc brake is used.

    8. Parking Brake


      1. A duo servo inner drum type parking brake is used.

      2. An electric parking brake system is used.

    9. Steering


      1. Power tilt, power telescopic and Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems are used.

      2. A Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) system is used.

      3. A Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) system is used.

      4. The LEXUS Dynamic Handling (LDH) system* is used, which consists of the Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) system which controls the turning angle of the front wheels and the Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) system which controls the turning angle of the rear wheels.

        Tech Tips

        *: Models with LEXUS Dynamic Handling (LDH) system

    10. Drive Mode Select


      1. The drive mode select is a function where control characteristics switches of the powertrain (engine control system), chassis [Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS)*1, Electric Power Steering (EPS) system, LEXUS Dynamic Handling (LDH) system*2, Active Stabilizer Suspension System*3] and air conditioning (air conditioning system) are integrated. This function optimally controls each system according to the driving mode selected by the driver.

        Tech Tips

        *1: Models with AVS

        *2: Models with LEXUS Dynamic Handling (LDH) system

        *3: Models with active stabilizer suspension system

        B0056P6C01
        *A Models with AVS *B Models without AVS
        *1 Drive Mode Select (Satellite Switch Set) - -

      2. Each drive mode of the drive mode select is provided with the following control characteristics:

        Models with AVS
        Drive Mode Powertrain Chassis Air Conditioning
        AVS EPS System LDH System*1 Active Stabilizer Suspension System*2 Air Conditioning System
        Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal
        Comfort Normal Comfort Normal Normal/Comfort*2 Comfort Normal
        Eco Eco Normal Normal Normal Normal Eco
        Sport S Power1 Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal
        Sport S+ Power2 Sport Sport Sport Sport Normal

        *1: Models with LDH system

        *2: Models with active stabilizer suspension system

        Models without AVS
        Drive Mode Powertrain Chassis Air Conditioning
        EPS System Air Conditioning System
        Normal Normal Normal Normal
        Eco Eco Normal Eco
        Sport Power Sport Normal

      3. The control characteristics in each drive mode are as follows:

        Models with AVS
        Drive Mode Control Characteristics
        Normal Performs control for normal driving.
        Eco Performs control for driving with improved fuel efficiency by generating torque more gently than Normal mode according to accelerator pedal depression while suppressing air conditioning cooling and heating operations.
        Sport S Improves accelerator response by controlling the transmission and engine to perform control for driving that requires powerful acceleration.
        Sport S+ Comprehensively controls the AVS, EPS system and LDH system*1 in addition to the transmission and engine control system of Sport S mode to ensure maneuverability and stability to perform control for sporty driving.
        Sport S+*2 Comprehensively controls the AVS, EPS system, LDH system and active stabilizer suspension system in addition to the transmission and engine control system of Sport S mode, achieving high levels of maneuverability, stability and riding comfort. As a result, control is performed to enable sporty driving while also ensuring ride comfort is maintained.
        Comfort Mainly uses the lower damping force range with the Adaptive Variable Suspension System (AVS) compared to Normal mode, performing control to achieve a comfortable ride.
        Comfort*2 Comprehensively controls the AVS, LDH system and active stabilizer suspension system to suppress the vehicle movement (lateral, roll and pitch) and performs control that focuses on delivering comfort for the rear seats appropriate for a flagship model.

        *1: Models with LDH system

        *2: Models with active stabilizer suspension system

        Models without AVS
        Drive Mode Control Characteristics
        Normal Performs control for normal driving.
        Eco Performs control for driving with improved fuel efficiency by generating torque more gently than Normal mode according to accelerator pedal depression while suppressing air conditioning cooling and heating operations.
        Sport Performs control suitable for sporty driving by improving the acceleration response by controlling the transmission and engine and also improving the steering feeling.

      4. Custom mode is provided on models with AVS. Custom mode is a function where the control characteristics of each system can be freely selected and combined by the driver. Powertrain (Normal/Eco/Power), chassis (Normal/Sport/Comfort) and air conditioning (Normal/Eco) combinations can be freely selected to support the specific needs of the driver. Refer to the Repair Manual for the details of the custom mode setting method.

        Tech Tips

        When Power is selected for the powertrain in custom mode, the control characteristic of the transmission and engine control system is set to Power1.