First unveiled in 2016, the 3.5-liter Nissan VQ35DD engine was designed for the well-liked Pathfinder crossover and its Infiniti equivalent under the QX60 index. The motor has phase shifters on both shafts and a unique direct injection system.
Internal combustion engines VQ30DE, VQ30DET, VQ30DD, VQ35DE, VQ35HR, and VQ37VHR are also part of the VQ30 series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Nissan Pathfinder 4 (R52) in 2016 – 2021;
- Nissan Pathfinder 5 (R53) in 2021 – …;
- Infiniti QX60 1 (L50) in 2016 – 2020;
- Infiniti QX60 2 (L51) in 2021 – …
Specifications
| Start of production | 2016 |
| Displacement, cc | 3498 |
| Fuel system | NEO-Di direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 284 |
| Torque output, Nm | 351 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 95.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81.4 |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Features | NDIS |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | eVTC |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.9 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Pathfinder 2018) — city — highway — combined |
13.2 8.4 10.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 185 |