Nissan HR engine

The HR is a family of straight-3 12-valve and straight-4 16-valve automobile engines with continuously variable valve timing, involving development by Nissan (Aichi Kikai) and/or Renault, and also Mercedes-Benz in the case of the H5Ht/M282. The designation of H engine is used by Renault, and M28x by Mercedes-Benz, to classify the family. There are three basic specifications of engine involving variations in engine architecture, or all-new architecture, with 72.2 mm, 75.5 mm and 78 mm bore diameter.

78 mm series (2004-)

 * introduced in 09/2004 on Nissan Tiida C11 in Japan
 * three- and four-cylinder layouts, multi point fuel injection except HR12DDR and HR14DDe with direct fuel injection
 * most engines naturally aspirated with few exceptions being supercharged or turbocharged
 * No Daimler involvement

HR10DE
The HR10DE is a 999 cc naturally aspirated straight-three engine. Bore: 78 mm; Stroke 69.7 mm; 12v DOHC. It produces 56.6 kW and 98 Nm. Flex-Fuel, gasoline (E22) or ethanol (E100). Compression ratio of 11.2:1.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:
 * 2015 Nissan March K13 (Brazil)
 * 2015 Nissan Versa N17 (Brazil)

HR12DE
The HR12DE is a 1198 cc naturally aspirated straight-three engine. Bore: 78 mm; Stroke 83.6 mm; 12-valve DOHC; EFI with variable valve timing. It produces 59 kW and 108 Nm.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:
 * 2010 Nissan Micra
 * 2010 Nissan Almera (Thailand)
 * 2012 Nissan Note
 * 2014 Datsun Go/Datsun Go+ (68 PS)
 * 2016 Nissan Note e-Power (Japan)
 * 2019 Datsun Go/Datsun Go+ CVT (78 PS)
 * 2018 Nissan Serena e-Power (Japan)
 * 2020 Nissan Kicks e-Power
 * 2021 Nissan Sylphy e-Power (China)
 * 2021 Nissan Note e-power

HR14DET (Renault H4Jt)
1397 cc, 96 kW (130 PS) at 5500 rpm, 190 Nm at 2250 rpm. Bore: 78 mm; Stroke 73.1 mm.
 * 2009–2013 Renault Mégane III
 * 2009–2013 Renault Scénic III

HR14DDe
The HR14DDe is a 1433 cc naturally aspirated straight-3 engine. Bore: 78 mm; Stroke 100 mm; 12v DOHC; direct injection with variable valve timing. It produces 72 kW at 5,600 rpm and 123 Nm. Purposely, this engine is only built as a power generator for the electric motor.
 * 2022–present Nissan Serena e-Power

HR15DE (Renault H4K)


The HR15DE is a 1498 cc naturally aspirated straight-4 engine. Bore: 78 mm; Stroke 78.4 mm; 16 valve DOHC; EFI with variable valve timing. It produces 100 PS kW at 6000 rpm and 134.4 Nm at 4000 rpm and is fitted to the following vehicles:
 * 2004–2012 Nissan Tiida C11
 * 2004–2012 Nissan Note E11
 * 2005–2008 Nissan Cube Z11/12
 * 2005–2012 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy G11
 * 2005–present Nissan Micra/March K12/13/14
 * 2006–present Nissan NV150 AD Van/Wingroad NY12
 * 2006–2019 Nissan Livina/Grand Livina L10/11
 * 2007–2019 Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo/Mazda Familia Van NY12 (Japan)
 * 2009–2018 Nissan Evalia (Indonesia)
 * 2010–2019 Nissan Juke F15 (Japan and Indonesia)
 * 2011–present Nissan Almera/Latio/Sunny N17/18
 * 2012–2017 Renault Scala N17
 * 2015–present Dacia/Renault Duster HS
 * 2016–present Nissan Kicks P15 (Global)
 * 2016–present Renault Captur/Kaptur GA
 * 2019–present Nissan Kicks D15 (India)

HR16DE (Renault H4M)


The HR16DE is a 1598 cc naturally aspirated gasoline straight-4 engine, 16 valve DOHC; EFI; with variable valve timing. This engine has two fuel injectors per cylinder to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. Bore: 78 mm; Stroke 83.6 mm. It produces 105 to 119 PS kW and 158 Nm at 4000 rpm.

A new version (still 8 Cycle) has been released to equip Renault hybrids (E-Tech), it produces 91 PS kW at 5600 rpm and 144 Nm at 3200 rpm.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:


 * 2004 Nissan Note/Versa Note E11, E12
 * 2004 Nissan Versa/Tiida C11
 * 2005–2018 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy G11
 * 2005 Nissan Micra/March K12, K13, K14
 * 2005 Nissan AD Van/Wingroad NY12
 * 2006–2013 Nissan Qashqai J10/NJ10
 * 2006–2019 Nissan Livina/Grand Livina L10, L11
 * 2008- Renault Mégane MK3
 * 2009–2019 Nissan NV200, also rebadged as Mitsubishi Delica D:3
 * 2010 Nissan Juke F15 (Japan)
 * 2011 Nissan Sunny/Latio N17
 * 2012 Nissan Sylphy/Sentra B17, B18
 * 2012–Present Nissan Versa/Almera (Americas) N17, N18
 * 2015 Dacia Duster HS
 * 2016 Nissan Kicks P15 (Global), D15 (India)
 * 2017 Dacia Duster HM
 * 2019 Lada Vesta
 * 2019 Lada XRAY
 * 2020 Nissan Sunny/Almera N18
 * 2020 Renault Clio MK5 (HEV)
 * 2020 Renault Mégane MK4 (PHEV)
 * 2020 Renault Captur MK2 (PHEV)
 * 2020 Renault Sandero (2020) LATAM
 * 2021 Renault Arkana E-tech
 * 2022 Nissan Juke Hybrid
 * 2022 Nissan KICKS 1.6 (Taiwan)
 * 2023 Dacia Jogger Hybrid
 * 2024 Renault Symbioz

DE engine updates (2006–present)
Changes include: The improved HR15DE engines were first used in Nissan Cube, Nissan Cube Cubic, Nissan Note, Nissan Tiida, Nissan Tiida Latio and Nissan Wingroad sold since December 25, 2006.
 * neutral idle control achieved through the coordinated control of the engine in tandem with the XTRONIC CVT
 * introduction of alternator regenerative control mechanism
 * Reduction of engine friction by machining the cam shaft to a crowning mirror-like finish and application of a fluorine coating to the chain guide
 * Delayed valve closure timing of the intake, achieved through the increased conversion angle of C-VTC and superior timing management, thus reducing pumping loss when idling
 * Lower idling speed

HR12DDR


The HR12DDR is a 1198 cc supercharged straight-3 engine, equipped with timing chain and direct injection. The engine dimensions are the same as for the HR12DE. It produces 72 kW and 143 Nm. Designed for small-car applications, this gasoline engine incorporates a variety of technologies to minimize Carbon dioxide emissions while providing practical levels of power output.

Some of the pertinent features are:
 * Compression ratio of 13.0:1
 * Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS)
 * Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG)
 * Miller cycle
 * Supercharged
 * Variable capacity oil pump
 * Hydrogen-free, diamond like carbon (DLC) coated valve lifters and piston rings
 * Sodium filled exhaust valves
 * High efficiency

It is fitted to the following vehicles:
 * 2010 Nissan Micra
 * 2012 Nissan Note

75.5 mm series

 * three-cylinder layout with direct fuel injection
 * introduced in 2022 on Renault cars

HR12DDV (Renault HR12)
The HR12DDV is a 1199 cc all-aluminium direct injected and variable geometry turbocharged straight-three engine 48V mHEV equipped with lifetime timing chain, 12v DOHC, VVT, variable displacement oil pump, electric driven water pump, with Bore Spray Coating, Stop-Start, and regenerative braking, Bore and stroke are 75.5 and 89.3 mm respectively. It produces between 130 hp-metric with 205 Nm for the E-Tech version; 230 Nm for normal version, to 150 hp-metric with 230 Nm depending on the application. Renault marketing names for these engines are TCe130, TCe 150 (on the Grand Austral), E-Tech 160 and E-Tech 200.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:


 * 2022 Renault Austral
 * 2023 Renault Espace
 * 2024 Renault Rafale

72.2 mm series

 * most of the engines were first seen in Renault or Mercedes-Benz cars
 * three and four-cylinder layouts with direct fuel injection except HR09DET, HR10DE and HR10DET
 * designed specifically for turbocharged application, with thicker cylinder walls than the 78 mm bore variants
 * introduced in 2013 on Renault cars

HR12DDT / HRA2 (Renault H5Ft)
The HR12DDT is a 1197 cc all-aluminium direct injected and turbocharged straight-four engine equipped with lifetime timing chain, 16v DOHC, VVT, variable displacement oil pump, Stop-Start and regenerative braking, Bore: 72.2 mm, Stroke 73.1 mm. It produces two choices, 85 kW at 4500 or 5000 or 6000 rpm with 190 Nm at 1900–4000 rpm and 97 kW at 5000–5500; rpm with 205 Nm at 2000–3000 rpm depending on the application. Renault marketing names for these engines are TCe115, TCe120, TCe125, and TCe130.

It is fitted to the following vehicles:


 * 2012-2020 Renault Clio IV
 * 2013–2018 Renault Captur I
 * 2013–2016 Renault Mégane III
 * 2013–2016 Renault Scenic III
 * 2013–2018 Nissan Qashqai II
 * 2014–2020 Renault Kangoo II
 * 2014–2018 Nissan Juke I
 * 2015-2018 Nissan Pulsar C13
 * 2015–2018 Renault Kadjar
 * 2016–2018 Renault Mégane IV
 * 2016–2018 Renault Scenic IV
 * 2017–2019 Dacia Duster (HM)

This engine has been plagued by abnormal oil consumption.

HR10DE (Renault H4D)
The HR10DE is a 999 cc multi point injected, naturally aspirated, straight-3 engine. It produces 45 to 52 kW at 6000 rpm and 91 Nm at 2850 rpm.
 * 2014–2019 Renault Twingo SCe 75
 * 2014–2019 Smart Fortwo and Smart Forfour (as Mercedes-Benz M281 engine)
 * 2017 Nissan Micra K14 1.0, IG 71
 * 2019– Renault Twingo SCe 65
 * 2021 Dacia Logan III SCe 65
 * 2021 Dacia Sandero III SCe 65

HR09DET (Renault H4Bt)
The H4Bt is a 898 cc multi point injected, turbocharged, straight-3 engine. It produces 66 kW at 5500 rpm and 135 to 140 Nm at 2250–2500 rpm. A 110hp version was available in the Twingo GT (2016-2018).
 * 2012-2020 Renault Clio TCe 90
 * 2013-2021 Dacia Sandero TCe 90
 * 2013-2021 Dacia Logan TCe 90
 * 2013-2020 Renault Captur TCe 90
 * 2014- Renault Twingo TCe 90/95 and GT (TCe 110)
 * 2014–2019 Smart Fortwo and Smart Forfour (as Mercedes-Benz M281 engine)
 * 2017–2019 Nissan Micra K14 0.9 Turbo, IG-T 90

HR13DDT (Renault H5Ht / Mercedes-Benz M282)
The HR13DDT is a 1332 cc all-aluminium direct injected and turbocharged straight-four engine equipped with lifetime timing chain, 16v DOHC, VVT, variable displacement oil pump, Stop-Start, regenerative braking, and Bore Spray Coating system (as installed in Nissan GT-R models), Bore: 72.2 mm, Stroke 81.3 mm. There are three different versions: 85 kW at 4500 rpm with 220 Nm at 1500–3500 rpm, 103 kW at 5000 rpm with 240 Nm at 1600–3600 rpm, and 117 kW at 5500 rpm with 270 Nm at 1800–3500 rpm depending on the application. Renault brands for these engines are TCe115, TCe140 and TCe160. This engine tests WLTP proof (Euro 6c). This engine is also rebranded as a Mercedes-Benz under the name "M282", adding cylinder deactivation technology. It is fitted to the following vehicles:


 * 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
 * 2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
 * 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
 * 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
 * 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
 * 2018 Nissan Qashqai II
 * 2018 Renault Mégane IV
 * 2018 Renault Scénic / Grand Scénic IV
 * 2019 Nissan X-Trail III
 * 2019 Renault Arkana (Russia)
 * 2019 Renault Captur I + II
 * 2019 Renault Clio V
 * 2019 Renault Kadjar
 * 2019 Renault Talisman
 * 2020 Dacia Duster II (HM)
 * 2020 Renault Samsung XM3/Renault Arkana/Renault Megane Conquest
 * 2020 Nissan Kicks (India, D15)
 * 2020 Renault Kaptur (Russia)
 * 2020 Renault Koleos II
 * 2021 Nissan Qashqai III
 * 2021 Renault Kangoo III /Nissan Townstar / Mercedes-Benz Citan / Mercedes-Benz T-Class
 * 2022 Renault Austral

HR10DET / HRA0 (Renault H4Dt)


The HR10DET is a 999 cc multi point injected, turbocharged, straight-three engine with a 72.2 mm bore and a 81.3 mm stroke. It produces 100 PS at 5000 rpm and 160 Nm at 1750 rpm. This engine is also available as a LPG version. Maximum power is unchanged but torque is 170 Nm at 2000 rpm.


 * 2019 Nissan Almera (N18) 152 Nm
 * 2019 Nissan Micra K14 IG-T 100
 * 2019 Renault Clio V TCe 100
 * 2020 Renault Captur II
 * 2021 Dacia Logan III TCe 90 / ECO-G 100
 * 2021 Dacia Sandero III TCe 90 / ECO-G 100
 * 2021 Nissan Magnite
 * 2021 Renault Kiger TCe
 * 2021 Renault Triber TCe
 * 2022 Dacia Jogger TCe 100 / ECO-G 100

HR10DDT / HRA1 / Renault H5Dt


The HR10DDT is a 999 cc direct injected, turbocharged, straight-3 engine. It produces 85 or at 5000 rpm or 5250 rpm and 200 Nm at 2750 rpm or 180 to 200 Nm at 1750–4000 rpm.
 * 2019 Nissan Juke II
 * 2020 Renault Mégane sedan
 * 2022 Dacia Jogger TCe 110
 * 2023 Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 110