Editing VVT-i (section)

== Valvematic ==
[[File:2020 Toyota Voxy 2.0 ZRR80R 3ZR-FAE engine (20201113).jpg|thumb|The 3ZR-FAE engine, the first to feature the Valvematic system]]

The '''Valvematic''' system offers continuous adjustment to valve lift and timing and improves [[fuel efficiency]] by controlling the fuel/air intake using valve control rather than conventional throttle plate control.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/07/0612.html |title=Toyota Develops Next-generation Engine Valve Mechanism — 'Valvematic' Achieves High Fuel Efficiency and Dynamic Performance — |publisher=TOYOTA |date=2007-06-12 |access-date=2009-06-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100121063908/http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/07/0612.html|archive-date=2010-01-21}}</ref> The technology made its first appearance in 2007 with the ''[[Toyota ZR engine#3ZR-FAE|3ZR-FAE]]'' engine in the [[Toyota Noah|Noah]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Nunez |first=Alex |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/01/toyota-noah-voxy-valvematic-for-the-people-movers/ |title=Toyota Noah / Voxy: Valvematic for the people (movers) |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2011-07-01 |access-date=2009-06-29}}</ref> and later in early-2009 in the [[Toyota Avensis|Avensis]].  This system is simpler in design compared to [[Valvetronic]] and [[VVEL]], allowing the cylinder head to remain at the same height.

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