Toyota Kluger V engines
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The Toyota Kluger V is a mid-size SUV that was introduced in 2000. The car can be all-wheel drive or only with front-wheel drive. The name of the model is translated from English as "wisdom / wise". The manufacturer said that the appearance of the car is original and unique, but some experts believe that it has some similarities with the Subaru Forester of that time and the old Jeep Cherroki. Be that as it may, the car turned out to be decent and charismatic, but at the same time strict and conservative.
The manufacturer managed to combine all these complex qualities in one model.
First generation Toyota Kluger Vi
Cars were produced from 2000 to 2003. The model was made for the domestic market and was strictly right-hand drive. These cars were equipped with both manual gearboxes and "automatic". For this modification of the car, two different motors were offered.
The first of these is a 2,4 liter gasoline engine that could develop 160 horsepower. This ICE was marked as 2AZ-FE. It was a four-cylinder power unit. Another engine is a six-cylinder (V6) gasoline 1MZ-FE with a displacement of 3 liters. He developed a power of 220 horsepower.
The 1MZ-FE engine was also installed on such Toyota car models as:
- Alphard;
- Avalon;
- Camry;
- Esteem;
- Harrier;
- Highlander;
- Mark II Wagon Quality;
- Owner;
- Sienna;
- Solar;
- Windom;
- Pontiac Vibe.
The 2AZ-FE motor was also installed on other cars, it’s worth listing them to know:
- Alphard;
- Blade;
- Camry;
- Corolla
- Esteem;
- Harrier;
- Highlander;
- Mark X Uncle;
- matrix;
- RAV4;
- Solar;
- Vanguard;
- Vellfire;
- Pontiac Vibe.
Toyota Kluger V: restyling
The update came out in 2003. The car was slightly modified both outside and inside. But he remained recognizable and original, it cannot be said that the changes in his appearance were colossal. According to experts, in its new appearance there is something from another Toyota model (Highlander).
There were no significant changes in the technical part either, you can call the update styling and nothing more, the two power units that equipped the restyled Toyota Kluger Vee came here from the pre-styling version. In addition, the manufacturer offered a 3MZ-FE hybrid powertrain for the restyled version. It was based on a 3,3 liter gasoline engine, which was capable of developing power up to 211 horsepower.
Such a motor was also installed on such machines as:
- Camry;
- Harrier;
- Highlander;
- Sienna;
- Solar.
The last car of this generation was released in 2007. It’s a bit unfortunate that the history of this car turned out to be short, because it was really good, but time spares nothing and the Kluger Vee did not enter the development plans of the Toyota brand either in the domestic market or elsewhere.
Technical characteristics of Toyota Kluger V engines
| Engine model name | 2AZ-FE | 1MZ-FE | 3MZ-FE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 horsepower | 220 horsepower | 211 horsepower |
| Working volume | 2,4 liters | 3,0 liters | 3,3 liters |
| fuel type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 24 | 24 |
| Cylinder arrangement | Inline | V-shaped | V-shaped |
Features of motors
All Toyota Kluger V engines have an impressive displacement and more than enough power. It is easy to guess that the fuel consumption for them is also not very modest. Any of these internal combustion engines consume more than ten liters in a mixed driving cycle.
But, a large volume of the motor is its essential resource. These engines easily go to the first "capital" for five hundred thousand mileage or more, of course, if they are serviced with high quality and on time. And the resource of these engines in general can easily exceed one million kilometers.
There is an opinion that Japanese manufacturers, who have always distinguished themselves by the quality of their cars, offer even more worthy cars to their domestic market. Toyota Kluger V is a car specifically for the domestic market, so the conclusions suggest themselves.
Of particular interest are the V-shaped engines 1MZ-FE and 3MZ-FE, if it is possible to pay a transport tax for them every year, then you can consider purchasing a Toyota Kluger Vee with just such ICEs.
Reviews say that the 3MZ-FE motor is simpler in its design, but this opinion is subjective. In general, all engines for Toyota Kluger V deserve attention and respect. You should not look for any tricks in them, as they are time-tested and in vain Toyota has relied on them for a long time.
Spare parts for these motors can be found both new and at car "dismantling", prices are relatively low.
The same applies to attachments to them. The motors themselves are also not uncommon and, if necessary, you can easily and for reasonable money find a "donor" assembly (contract engine with mileage).
