The Qashqai and X-trail mid-size crossovers, as well as the Serena minibus, are equipped with the 2.0-liter Nissan MR20DD engine, which has been manufactured at the company’s Japanese facility since 2010. A hybrid power plant frequently uses this gasoline unit. It first appeared in Renault’s lineup in 2016 as the M5R, a Koleos II with 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp).
MR15DDT, MR16DDT, MR18DE, MRA8DE, MR20DE, and MR20DD are members of the MR family.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 1997 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 140 – 150 |
| Torque output, Nm | 200 – 210 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90.1 |
| Compression ratio | 11.2 – 12.5 |
| Features | EGR |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | at intake and exhaust |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan X-Trail 2015) — city — highway — combined |
9.0 6.1 7.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~220 000 |
| Weight, kg | 121 |
The engine was installed on:
- Nissan Qashqai 2 (J11) since 2013;
- Nissan Serena C26 in 2010 – 2016;
- Nissan Serena 5 (C27) since 2016;
- Nissan X-Trail 3 (T32) since 2013.
Disadvantages of the MR20DD engine
Tightening the bolts and candles requires caution because the cylinder head cracks easily in this area;
This engine cokes rather quickly, just like all direct injection units;
The timing chain frequently produces noise near 150,000 km, which suggests that it is stretching;
The engine speed floats at idle due to the throttle valve contamination;
Nearly all owners encounter an oil burner after 200,000 kilometers of use.