Nissan KR engine

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Nissan KR engine
KR20DDET.jpg
KR20DDET engine in a 2020 Infiniti QX50
Overview
Manufacturer Nissan
Production2018–present
Layout
Configuration
  • I3 (KR15DDT and KH5T)
  • I4 (KR20DDET)
Displacement
  • 1,461  cc (1.5  L; 89.2  cu in) (KH5T)
  • 1,497  cc (1.5  L; 91.4  cu in) (KR15DDT)
  • 1,997 cc (2.0 L; 121.9 cu in) (KR20DDET)
Cylinder bore 84  mm (3.31  in) (permanent)
Piston stroke
  • 90.1 mm (3.55 in) (8.0:1 compression)
  • 88.9 mm (3.50 in) (14.0:1 compression)
Cylinder block material Aluminum alloy
Cylinder head materialAluminum alloy
Valvetrain DOHC 4 valves per cylinder with VVT
Compression ratio 8.0:1–14.0:1
Combustion
Turbocharger Yes
Fuel system
Fuel type Gasoline
Cooling system Water-cooled
Output
Power output
  • 157  hp (159  PS; 117  kW) (KH5T)
  • 201 hp (204 PS; 150 kW) (KR15DDT)
  • 241–268 hp (244–272 PS; 180–200 kW) (KR20DDET)
Torque output
  • 240  N⋅m (177  lb⋅ft) (KH5T)
  • 305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft) (KR15DDT)
  • 353–388 N⋅m (260–286 lb⋅ft) (KR20DDET)
Chronology
Predecessor

The Nissan KR engine family consists of three and four-cylinder all-aluminum turbocharged gasoline engines in both 12-valve and 16-valve versions with a variable compression ratio and variable valve timing developed by Nissan.

Contents

KH5T

The KH5T is a 1.5 L (1461 cc) DIG-T (Direct Injection Gasoline-Turbocharged) inline-3 12-valve engine, with a bore x stroke of 79.7 mm × 81.1 mm (3.14 in × 3.19 in).[ clarification needed ]. Power output is 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) of torque. The variation in compression ratio ranges between 8:1 and 14:1. This is achieved by the movement of an actuator which changes the length of the piston stroke according to the demand for power. [1]

Applications:

KR15DDT

KR15DDT e-power engine in a Nissan X-Trail e-power (T33) NISSAN KR15DDT E-POWER ENGINE.jpg
KR15DDT e-power engine in a Nissan X-Trail e-power (T33)

The KR15DDT VC-Turbo 3 cylinder engine is firstly introduced in the fourth-generation X-Trail. [2] Like the name VC-Turbo suggests, this engine uses a variable compression ratio that allows for high power output and high fuel efficiency at the same time. Due to this, this engine won Nissan the 19th trophy in the Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion systems awards of 2022; judge Drew Winter described it as “Very smooth, exceptionally quiet during idle, pleasant to drive in traffic or on the highway”, among other comments from judges such as “This engine inspires words that never have been uttered in the same sentence as 3-cylinder engine”.

Applications:

KR20DDET

KR20DDET engine in a Nissan Pathfinder (R53) China Version NISSAN VC-TURBO KR20DDET ENGINE (2).jpg
KR20DDET engine in a Nissan Pathfinder (R53) China Version

The KR20DDET was announced at the 2016 Paris Motor Show as the VC Turbo which had Nissan's new variable compression technology. The engine was introduced to Nissan's production cars in 2019 in the Infiniti QX50 and the Nissan Altima replacing the previous V6 options. [3] It was touted as the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine. [4]

Applications:

NHTSA investigation

On December 13, 2023, American agency NHTSA opened an investigation into customer complaints of engine failure in the Nissan's KR15DDT and KR20DDET engines, the former being used since the Nissan Rogue update in 2022. The complaints allege engine failure, loss of motive power, engine knock, or noise and/or metal chunks and shavings being found in the oil pan of vehicles with these engines. [7] The cause appears to be seizures and damages to the main bearings and L-links. [8] Nissan stated that they are attempting to address these failures by changing their manufacturing process. [8]

See also

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