Lexus RX 2016 200t AWD

Lexus RX 2016 2.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Lexus RX 2016 200t AWD has been produced from January, 2016 to January, 2019. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 238 horsepower on 4800 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 1650 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Twin Scroll turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 180 000 and 300 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Lexus RX 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.

Lexus RX 2016 200t AWD has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Lexus RX 2016 200t AWD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Lexus RX 2016 200t AWD fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100km (12.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 72 litres or 19.02 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 900 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Lexus RX version with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Lexus RX 2016 2.0 200t AT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 9.2 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 7.8 litres per 100 km.
Lexus RX 2016

Lexus RX 2016 200t AWD technical data

Model: Lexus RX 200t AWD
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2016. January ... 2019. January 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 238 HP ON 4800 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 1650 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.9 (combined) 9.9 (urban) 6.7 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 72 litres (19 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.89m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.71m (height)
Ground clearance: 200 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 553 litres
Gross weight: 2575 kg

Lexus RX 2016 200t AWD engine 8AR-FTS

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 180,000 to 300,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Lexus RX 2016 200t AWD oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.9 litres (5.2 quarts)
Power 231 - 245 HP ON 4800 RPM
Torque 350 NM ON 1650 RPM
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Start of production (year) 2014
Duration of production 10 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2017 onwards.

Engine also used on Lexus IS Lexus GS Lexus NX

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Lexus RX crossover [2016 - 2019] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Lexus RX 2016 2.0 200t Jan 2016 — Jan 2019

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 238 HP 7.8 l/100km Front wheel
Lexus RX 2016 2.0 200t AWD Jan 2016 — Jan 2019 2.0 Petrol 238 HP 7.9 l/100km All wheel
Lexus RX 2016 3.5 350L V6 3.5 Petrol 290 HP 10.2 l/100km Front wheel
Lexus RX 2016 3.5 350L V6 4x4 3.5 Petrol 290 HP 10.7 l/100km All wheel
Lexus RX 2016 3.5 350 F Sport V6 3.5 Petrol 295 HP 10.2 l/100km Front wheel
Lexus RX 2016 3.5 350 V6

Most powerfull version (300 HP)

3.5 Petrol 300 HP 10.2 l/100km Front wheel
Lexus RX 2016 3.5 350 AWD Jan 2016 — Jan 2019

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7 seconds

3.5 Petrol 300 HP 9.0 l/100km All wheel
Lexus RX 2016 3.5 450h AWD Jan 2016 — Jan 2019 3.5 Hybrid 313 HP 5.2 l/100km All wheel
Lexus RX 2016 reviews
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