Toyota Highlander 2016 3.5 V6 Automatic

Toyota Highlander 2016 3.5 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Toyota Highlander 2016 3.5 V6 Automatic has been produced from January, 2016 to December, 2019. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 296 horsepower on 6600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Toyota Highlander 2016 - 2019 version and torque 358 Nm (Newton metres) on 4700 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Toyota Highlander 3.5 engine oil type is 0W-20 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

Toyota Highlander 2016 3.5 V6 Automatic has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Toyota Highlander 2016 3.5 V6 Automatic fuel consumption is 10.7 litres per 100km (9.3 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Toyota Highlander 2016 - 2019 versions, city fuel economy - 12.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 72 litres or 19.02 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Toyota Highlander version with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Toyota Highlander 2016 3.5 V6 Automatic AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 10.2 litres per 100 km.
Toyota Highlander 2016

Toyota Highlander 2016 3.5 V6 Automatic technical data

Model: Toyota Highlander 3.5 V6 Automatic
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2016. January ... 2019. December 
Engine: 3456 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 296 HP ON 6600 RPM Torque: 358 NM ON 4700 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.7 (combined) 12.4 (urban) 9.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 72 litres (19 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.89m (length) 1.93m (width) 1.77m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters
Ground clearance: 200 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 8 seats
Trunk capacity: 269 litres
Trunk max capacity: 813 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2725 kg

Toyota Highlander 2016 3.5 V6 Automatic engine 2GR-FKS

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 3456 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 94 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 83 mm
Compression ratio 11.8 : 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
Toyota Highlander 2016 3.5 V6 Automatic oil type 0W-20
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 12.3 litres (13 quarts)
Power 280 - 315 HP ON 6600 RPM
Torque 360 - 380 NM ON 4700 RPM
Start of production (year) 2015
Duration of production 9 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 2018 onwards.

Engine also used on Lexus RX Lexus IS Lexus GS Toyota Tacoma

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 Toyota Highlander crossover [2016 - 2019] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Toyota Highlander 2016 2.7 2.7 Petrol 188 HP 10.7 l/100km Front wheel
Toyota Highlander 2016 3.5 4x4 Jan 2016 — Jan 2019

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds
Most fuel efficient version

3.5 Petrol 249 HP 9.5 l/100km All wheel
Toyota Highlander 2016 3.5 V6 Automatic

Most powerfull version (296 HP)

3.5 Petrol 296 HP 10.2 l/100km Front wheel
Toyota Highlander 2016 3.5 V6 Automatic 4x4

Most powerfull version (296 HP)

3.5 Petrol 296 HP 10.7 l/100km All wheel
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