The company produced the 1.0-liter Nissan CR10DE engine (abbreviated CR10) from 2002 to 2004, but it was soon discontinued because of its subpar performance. This power unit is familiar from the K12’s rear Micra or March models.
The CR12DE and CR14DE internal combustion engines are also part of the CR family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Nissan Micra 3 (K12) in 2002 – 2004;
- Nissan March 3 (K12) in 2002 – 2004.
Specifications
| Production years | 2002-2004 |
| Displacement, cc | 997 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 68 |
| Torque output, Nm | 96 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 71 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 63 |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| Features | EGR |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Micra 2003) — city — highway — combined |
7.1 5.1 5.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~180 000 |
Disadvantages of the CR10DE engine
The motor’s low power is its primary drawback, which led to its rapid abandonment;
The timing chain frequently stretches and rattles here after 100,000 kilometers; in extreme frosts, the engine either does not start or runs loudly and unsteadily;
A progressive oil burn frequently starts on runs of 150,000 kilometers;
The motor requires frequent injector cleaning and is demanding on fuel quality.