8AR-FTS vs 2GR-FE/FKS

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2GR-FE/FKS BEST 90/100
+15 points over 8AR-FTS
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 8AR-FTS Toyota
0 / 100
BEST 2GR-FE/FKS Toyota

Specifications

8AR-FTS
2GR-FE/FKS
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
75
90
Years
2014--2022
2005--present
Displacement
1998 cc
3456 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
235--245 hp
268--318 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€900--€1,900
€0--€0

Character

8AR-FTS

"Toyota first turbo in decades. Conservative tune. Used in Lexus IS/NX. Reliable but not exciting."

2GR-FE/FKS

"Camry/RAV4/Highlander V6. Bulletproof. Smooth, powerful. Used in Lotus Evora too."

Issues Comparison

8AR-FTS 3

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup on intake valves €400--€800 60,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €300--€600 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Turbo wastegate rattle €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km

2GR-FE/FKS 0

No documented issues.

Models

8AR-FTS 3

Lexus IS 200t XE30 2015--2020 Sedan NX 200t AGZ10 2014--2017 SUV NX 300 AGZ15 2017--2021 SUV

2GR-FE/FKS 14

RX AL10 2009--2015 RX AL20 2015--2022 RC ASC10 2014--present ES XV70 2019--present IS XE20 2005--2013 RX AL10 2009--2015 RX AL20 2015--2022 RC GSC10 2014--present LC URZ100 2017--present IS XE20 2007--2014 IS XE20 2005--2013 LC GWZ100 2017--present LS GVF50 2017--present RX 450h GYL25 2015--2022 SUV
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