Nissan KR15DDT engine
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The 1.5-liter Nissan KR15DDT or 1.5 VC-Turbo engine has been produced in Japan since 2021 and is installed only on the X-Trail crossover or its American counterpart under the Rogue name. This three-cylinder unit is distinguished by the presence of a compression ratio adjustment system.
The KR family also includes an internal combustion engine: KR20DDET.
Specifications of the Nissan KR15DDT 1.5 VC-Turbo engine
| Exact volume | 1477 – 1497 cm³ |
| Supply system | direct injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 201 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R3 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Bore | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke | 88.9 - 90.1 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.0 – 14.0 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | ATR |
| Hydraulic compensators | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on two shafts |
| Turbocharging | Yes |
| What kind of oil to pour | 4.7 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 6 |
| Approximate resource | 200 000 km |
The weight of the KR15DDT engine according to the catalog is 125 kg
Engine number KR15DDT is located at the junction of the block with the box
Fuel consumption ICE Nissan KR15DDT
Using the example of a 2022 Nissan X-Trail with a CVT:
| City | 9.0 liters |
| Track | 7.1 liters |
| Mixed | 8.1 liters |
Which models are equipped with the KR15DDT 1.5 l engine
| Rogue 3 (T33) | 2021 - p.t. |
| X-Trail 4 (T33) | 2022 - p.t. |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the KR15DDT internal combustion engine
This turbo engine has just appeared and the statistics of its malfunctions have not yet been collected
At the profile forum, so far they only complain about frequent glitches of the Start-Stop system
The intake valves here are quickly overgrown with soot due to the direct injection system.
There are no hydraulic lifters and valve clearances need to be adjusted every 100 km
And the main problem of the motor is where to fix the compression ratio change system
