Only the sports version of the X-Trail crossover was equipped with the 2.0-liter Nissan SR20VET engine, which was manufactured at the Japanese facility between 2001 and 2007 for the local market. The motor’s distinctive turbocharged NEO VVL phase control system makes it stand out.
The SR16VE, SR18DE, SR20DE, SR20DET, and SR20VE internal combustion engines are also members of the SR family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Nissan X-Trail 1 (T30) in 2001 – 2007.
Specifications
| Production years | 2001-2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 280 |
| Torque output, Nm | 309 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 |
| Features | NEO VVL |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | VVL & VVT |
| Turbocharging | Garrett T28 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan X-Trail GT 2002) — city — highway — combined |
13.6 8.8 10.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 185 |
Disadvantages of the SR20VET engine
This engine has high requirements for fuel and oil quality.
The turbine’s and the phase control system’s performance are rapidly impacted by inexpensive lubrication;
Failures of the mass air flow sensor and idle speed controller are linked to floating idle speed issues;
The oil pressure sensor and the crankshaft oil seal are typically the sources of leaks;
The timing chain frequently stretches and rattles during runs of 200–250 thousand kilometers.