In 1994, Toyota began producing the 3RZ-FE motor as a replacement for the 22R-E. Because it was designed for off-road and commercial vehicles, it had a considerable capacity for an inline-four engine. Competing against a diverse lineup, this engine still survived amidst all that. How does this engine differ from them? What are Toyota 3RZ … Read more
The Toyota inline-fours are always on their toes to prove which is better than the other; more efficient, more power-driven, more accepted as a symbol, and the list goes on and on. That is absolutely unavoidable. But here, we will put out the essential pieces of information and necessary details for you to decide which … Read more
Toyota did not make a V12 engine until the release of this engine, and it is the only V12 that Toyota made throughout their automaking career. However, these are not your ordinary engines as they are used for specific purposes – and sold mainly for the Japanese Market. Join me as we discuss the details … Read more
As a response to the barking of several enthusiasts regarding Toyota’s choice of engine releases and receiving commentaries about engines that will eventually leave the marketplace with an innovative one. With that, Toyota took the challenge and pushed its knowledge and talents to the next level by unlocking one of the most sought-after engines and … Read more
Toyota’s first V6 engines introduced many changes that are even still used even up to this day. These automotive adaptations lead to out-of-the-box innovations that thrived in the many years to come. And one of those engines is the VZ engine family. And we will mainly discuss the 1VZ-FE engine. Let’s talk about the engine’s … Read more
The all-aluminum lineup engines are sometimes disputed as non-reliable ones by many, which contests this engine’s reputation. Even with its lightweight material, it turned out to be Toyota’s first non-reboring series that is a far more reliable and successful engine, unlike its NZ-AZ-ZZ machines. It caters the luxury vehicles and primarily sold in Japan, the … Read more
The past two decades have been a memorable timeline for all of the engine evolution and innovations. Many automakers took many risks and circumvented their way of producing, making, and engineering their power plants that fit society and their desired vehicle. And one of the engines from the engine collective of the ’90s is the … Read more
Toyota loves to explore the possibilities of creating a smaller or more extensive version of its engines. Many of their innovations came from the previous work they’ve done and even made collaborations, making it more interesting. And of those engines is the 2VZ-FE. They are designed as a compact engine that sits in the middle … Read more
Arriving in the early ’90s and departing so early in late 2004, this engine served as one, if not the, of the best and most reliable engines to ever power the trucks for the Toyota. It has little to no engine issues, if not for its age. Integrated with some of the advanced automotive systems … Read more
To heed the indirect call of one of their fiercest competitor in the late 80s and 90s, Toyota did not hold back to answer such queries, and they are up to the challenge hence the creation of the VZ engines. VZ engines are designed for truck and SUV applications, but Toyota took the risk and … Read more