Japan’s Big Three automakers are accelerating efforts to downsize and turbocharge their engine lineups.Though still behind Germany’s leading brands, namely, BMW, Audi and Mercedes, they’re rapidly narrowing the gap.
In April 2014, Toyota introduced the direct-injected 2.0L 8AR-FTS in the Lexus NX200t CUV. The automaker followed this month with installation in the Crown Athlete S-T and Crown Royal Saloon G luxury sedans. Both Crown models are sold only in Japan.
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