The Toyota 2GR-FE is a 3.5-liter V6 engine from Toyota’s GR engine family, designed to deliver strong performance, smooth operation, and high reliability. It features an aluminum alloy block and heads, DOHC (dual overhead camshaft) with 24 valves, and Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) on both intake and exhaust camshafts. The 2GR-FE uses a direct-to-cylinder and port fuel injection system (D-4S) in some variants, enhancing both power and efficiency. Power output ranges from 268 to over 300 horsepower, with torque between 248 to 277 lb-ft, depending on the model and market. Its design focuses on a wide torque curve, making it well-suited for both spirited driving and smooth cruising.

The 2GR-FE engine is widely used across Toyota and Lexus vehicles, particularly in mid-size and full-size cars, SUVs, and minivans. Notable applications include the Toyota Camry V6, Avalon, Sienna, Highlander, RAV4 V6 (older models), and Tacoma (in certain markets). Lexus models such as the ES 350, RX 350, and IS 350 also feature the 2GR in various tuned forms. In these vehicles, it is often paired with automatic transmissions and praised for its refined power delivery, quiet operation, and long-term reliability. Its strong and versatile performance has made it one of Toyota’s most successful modern V6 engines, also serving as the base for more advanced variants like the 2GR-FKS and 2GR-FSE, which include upgrades like Atkinson cycle operation and D-4S fuel injection for improved efficiency.