Overview
The story
The 2.7L 1AR-FE arrived in late 2008 in the Venza and the Highlander. The 2.5L 2AR-FE came to the US RAV4 in 2008 and replaced the 2AZ-FE in the Camry in 2009. The A25A later replaced the AR. A published reference
The 2AR-FXE is an Atkinson-cycle version for hybrids, including the RAV4 Hybrid, which trades power for efficiency and leans on the electric motor for peak demands. A published reference
Specs
Versions
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2.7L 1AR-FE A published reference
187 hp and 186 lb-ft in the Highlander
In 2nd gen Toyota Highlander, 2009–2013; 3rd gen Toyota Highlander, 2014–2019
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2.5L 2AR-FE A published reference
176 to 179 hp in the RAV4
In 6th gen Toyota Camry, 2010–2011; 7th gen Toyota Camry, 2012–2017; 4th gen Toyota RAV4, 2013–2018
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2.5L hybrid, Atkinson cycle 2AR-FXE A published reference
Timing varied on the intake cam only
In 7th gen Toyota Camry, 2012–2017; 4th gen Toyota RAV4, 2013–2018
Figures
- Block: Aluminum, open deck, with cast-in iron liners A published reference
- Valvetrain: Twin overhead cams driven by a chain, timing varied on both cams A published reference
- Balance shafts: Two A published reference
Watch out
No warning is written up yet. That means none is recorded, not that there are none.
Owning
Maintenance
No service schedule is added yet.
What owners and buyers say
No source singles out a version yet, for good or bad.