FEATURES


  1. OUTLINE


    1. 8AR-FTS Engine


      1. The 8AR-FTS engine is an in-line, 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter, 16-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 Variable Valve Timing-intelligent Wide (VVT-iW) control, Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (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.

      2. This engine uses ESTEC D-4ST.

        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.

        Engine Type 8AR-FTS
        No. of Cyls. and Arrangement 4-cylinder, In-line
        Valve Mechanism 16-valve DOHC, Chain Drive (With VVT-iW and VVT-i)
        Fuel System Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) D-4S
        Displacement

        cm3(cu. in.)

        		 1998 (121.9)
        Max. Output (ECC) kW@rpm 175@4800 to 5600
        Max. Torque (ECC) N*m@rpm 350@1650 to 4000

    2. 2GR-FKS Engine


      1. The 2GR-FKS engine is a 3.5-liter, 24-valve DOHC V6 Direct injection 4-stroke gasoline engine Superior version (D-4S). This engine uses both direct injection and port injection systems. In addition, this engine uses the Variable Valve Timing-intelligent Wide (VVT-iW) control, Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) control, Direct Ignition System (DIS), and Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent (ETCS-i). These control functions achieve improved engine performance, fuel economy, and clean emissions.

        Engine Type 2GR-FKS
        No. of Cyls. and Arrangement 6-cylinder, V Type
        Valve Mechanism 24-valve DOHC, Chain Drive (with VVT-iW and VVT-i)
        Fuel System Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) D-4S
        Displacement

        cm3(cu. in.)

        		 3456 (210.9)
        Max. Output (ECC) kW@rpm

        221@6300*1

        216@6300*2
        Max. Torque (ECC) N*m@rpm

        370@ 4600 to 4700*1

        358@4600 to 4700*2

        *1: Second-row seat models

        *2: Third-row seat models

    3. Automatic Transaxle


      1. U661E and U661F 6-speed automatic transaxles are used on models with 8AR-FTS engine.

      2. U881E and U881F 8-speed automatic transaxles are used on models with 2GR-FKS engine.

    4. Suspension


      1. A high rigidity and compact MacPherson strut type independent suspension is used for the front.

      2. A high rigidity and compact double-wishbone type independent suspension is used for the rear.

      3. An Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS) is provided in accordance with the specification.

    5. Brake


      1. A ventilated disc brake is provided for the front brake.

      2. A ventilated disc brake equipped with brake caliper-with-parking brake actuator is provided for the rear brake.

      3. The following brake control systems are provided: Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Traction Control (TRC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), VSC and Cooperative Control with EPS*1 or VSC+*2, Hill-start Assist Control and Brake Hold.

        *1: Models for general countries

        *2: Models for Europe

      4. An electric parking brake system, which allows the parking brake to be locked and released using a switch, is provided.

    6. Steering


      1. A rack and pinion type steering gear assembly is used.

      2. A vehicle speed sensing type Electric Power Steering (EPS) system is used.

      3. A power tilt and power telescopic system is used.