Nissan HR engine

HR engine series
Company type	Engine series
Industry	Automotive
Founded	2004
Founder	Nissan, Renault, MDC Power GmbH
Products	Straight-3 and straight-4 internal combustion engines

The HR engine series consists of straight-3 12-valve and straight-4 16-valve units equipped with continuously variable valve timing. This lineup was developed collaboratively by Nissan (Aichi Kikai), Renault, and MDC Power GmbH for Mercedes-Benz (H5Ht/M282). Renault refers to this series as the H engine, while Mercedes-Benz identifies it as M28x. The family includes three different bore dimensions: , , and mm.

78 mm Series (Since 2004)

Introduced in September 2004 on the Nissan Tiida C11 (Japan)
Offered in both three-cylinder and four-cylinder variants, generally utilizing multi-point fuel injection except for the HR12DDR and HR14DDe models which employ direct injection
Primarily naturally aspirated engines, with some versions featuring supercharging or turbocharging
Daimler AG did not participate in this series

HR10DE

The HR10DE is a naturally aspirated inline-three engine with a 12-valve DOHC setup, featuring a bore of and a stroke of . It generates and torque. This engine supports Flex-Fuel capability, operating on gasoline E22 or ethanol E100, with a compression ratio of 11.2:1.

Notable applications include:

2015 Nissan Micra K13 (Brazil)
2015 Nissan Versa N17 (Brazil)

HR12DE

The HR12DE is a naturally aspirated straight-three engine featuring a bore of and stroke of . It has a 12-valve DOHC design with EFI and variable valve timing, producing and .

Installed in:

2010 Nissan Micra
2010 Nissan Almera (Thailand)
2012 Nissan Note
2014 Datsun Go/Datsun Go+ ()
2016 Nissan Note e-Power (Japan)
2019 Datsun Go/Datsun Go+ CVT ()
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)

The HR14DET is a turbocharged engine with a displacement of 1397 cc, delivering 96 kW (130 PS) at 5500 rpm and torque of 190 Nm at 2250 rpm. Its bore measures , and its stroke is .

This engine powers:

2009–2013 Renault Mégane III
2009–2013 Renault Scénic III

HR14DDe

The HR14DDe is a naturally aspirated straight-3 engine characterized by a bore of , stroke , and a 12-valve DOHC configuration with direct injection and variable valve timing. It produces power at 5,600 rpm and . This unit is designed specifically as an electric motor power generator.

Application:

Since 2022 Nissan Serena e-Power

HR15DE (Renault H4K)

The HR15DE is a naturally aspirated straight-4 engine equipped with a bore of , stroke of , and features a 16-valve DOHC layout with EFI and variable valve timing. It delivers power at 6000 rpm and torque at 4000 rpm.

Installed in various models such as:

2004–2012 Tiida C11
2004–2012 Note E11
2005–2008 Nissan Cube Z11/12
2005–2012 Bluebird Sylphy G11
Since 2005 Nissan Micra/March K12/13/14
Since 2006 Nissan AD#NY12 Van/Wingroad NY12
2006–2019 Nissan Livina/Grand Livina L10/11
2007–2019 Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo/Mazda Familia Van NY12 (Japan)
2009–2018 Nissan NV200/Evalia (Indonesia)
2010–2019 Nissan Juke F15 (Japan, Indonesia)
Since 2011 Nissan Almera/Latio/Sunny N17/18
2012–2017 Renault Scala N17
Since 2015 Dacia/Renault Duster HS
Since 2016 Nissan Kicks P15 (Global)
Since 2016 Renault Captur/Kaptur GA
Since 2019 Nissan Kicks D15 (India)

HR16DE (Renault H4M)

The HR16DE is a naturally aspirated inline four-cylinder gasoline engine equipped with a 16-valve DOHC setup, electronic fuel injection, and variable valve timing technology. Each cylinder utilizes two fuel injectors to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The engine’s bore measures , while the stroke is . It produces power output ranging between and generates torque of at 4000 rpm.

A hybrid version developed by Renault under the E-Tech label delivers at 5600 rpm and at 3200 rpm.

In 2016, Nissan’s Autech division launched a limited edition Nissan March Autech Bolero "A30," featuring an enhanced HR16DE engine producing 150ps and 160N⋅m, with a redline set at 7,100RPM. Upgrades included bespoke camshafts, pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, ported intake ports, a less restrictive exhaust system, improved intake, and a recalibrated engine control module. This special edition was limited to just 30 units to mark Autech’s 30th anniversary.

This engine has been installed in various models such as:

2004 Nissan Note/Versa Note E11, E12
2004 Nissan Versa/Tiida C11
2005–2018 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy G11
2005–2020 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 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 and Lada XRAY
2020 Nissan Sunny/Almera N18; Renault Clio MK5 HEV; Renault Mégane MK4 PHEV; Renault Captur MK2 PHEV; Renault Sandero (LATAM)
2021 Renault Arkana E-tech
2022 Nissan Juke Hybrid; Nissan KICKS 1.6 (Taiwan); Mitsubishi ASX HEV 1.6
2023 Dacia Jogger Hybrid
2024 Dacia Duster Hybrid; Renault Symbioz; Mitsubishi Colt

DE engine enhancements (2006–present)

Significant advancements include:

Idle stabilization achieved through synchronized control of the engine and XTRONIC CVT system
Implementation of alternator regenerative braking control
Reduced internal friction via camshaft crowning and fluorine-treated chain guides
Intake valve closing delayed by optimized C-VTC timing to minimize pumping losses during idle
Decreased idle speed

These improvements were first introduced on HR15DE engines powering the Nissan Cube, Cube Cubic, Note, Tiida, Tiida Latio, and Wingroad models starting December 2006.

HR12DDR

The HR12DDR is a supercharged three-cylinder inline engine incorporating a timing chain and direct injection system. Sharing its displacement with the HR12DE variant, it produces power of and torque of . Designed primarily for compact vehicles, this engine balances practical performance with reduced CO₂ emissions.

Key characteristics include:

Compression ratio of 13.0:1
Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS)
Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) technology
Operation based on the Miller cycle principle
Forced induction via supercharger
Variable capacity oil pump for efficiency gains
Valve lifters and piston rings coated with hydrogen-free diamond-like carbon (DLC) for durability
Sodium-filled exhaust valves for heat dissipation
Overall high-efficiency architecture

Applications:

2010 Nissan Micra
2012 Nissan Note

75.5 mm series

This series features a three-cylinder configuration with direct fuel injection technology. It was introduced in 2022 on Renault models.

HR12DDV (Renault HR12)

The HR12DDV is a fully aluminium, direct-injection, variable geometry turbocharged straight-three engine equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system (mHEV). It features a timing chain designed for the engine's lifespan, 12-valve DOHC configuration, variable valve timing (VVT), variable displacement oil pump, electric water pump, Bore Spray Coating technology, Stop-Start functionality, and regenerative braking. Its bore and stroke dimensions are respectively. Power outputs range from with torque in the E-Tech variant up to with , depending on the model. Renault sells these engines under the names TCe 130, TCe 150 (Grand Austral), and E-Tech 200.

This engine is utilized in:

72.2 mm series

launched in 2013 on Renault vehicles
available in three- and four-cylinder configurations with direct fuel injection, except for HR09DET, HR10DE, and HR10DET
engineered for turbocharged applications featuring thicker cylinder walls compared to the 78 mm bore versions

HR12DDT / HRA2 (Renault H5Ft)

The HR12DDT is an all-aluminium, direct-injected turbocharged straight-four engine incorporating a timing chain intended for lifetime use, 16-valve DOHC layout, VVT, variable displacement oil pump, Stop-Start system, and regenerative braking. Its bore measures , with a stroke of . Power ranges from at 4500–6000 rpm delivering torque at 1900–4000 rpm to at 5000–5500 rpm producing torque at 2000–3000 rpm. Renault markets this engine as TCe115, TCe120, TCe125, and TCe130.

Applications include:

2012–2020 Renault Clio IV
2013–2018 Renault Captur I
2013–2016 Renault Mégane III
2013–2016 Renault Scénic 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 Scénic IV
2017–2019 Dacia Duster (HM)

This powerplant has been reported to exhibit excessive oil consumption issues.

HR10DE (Renault H4D)

The HR10DE is a naturally aspirated straight-3 engine using multi-point fuel injection. It generates at 6000 rpm and produces at 2850 rpm. Installed in:

2014–2019 Renault Twingo SCe 75
2014–2019 Smart Fortwo and Smart Forfour (marketed as the Mercedes-Benz M281 engine)
2017 Nissan Micra K14 1.0 IG71
From 2019 onwards: Renault Twingo SCe 65
2021 models of Dacia Logan III SCe 65
2021 versions of Dacia Sandero III SCe 65

HR09DET (Renault H4Bt)

The H4Bt is a multi-point injected turbocharged three-cylinder engine delivering power output of at 5500 rpm and torque of between 2250 and 2500 rpm. A variant producing 110 hp was available in the Twingo GT from 2016 to 2018. Applications include:

2012–2020 Renault Clio TCe 90
2013–2021 Dacia Sandero TCe 90
2013–2021 Dacia Logan TCe 90
2013–2020 Renault Captur TCe 90
From 2014 onward: Renault Twingo TCe 90/95 and GT (TCe110)
2014–2019 models of Smart Fortwo and Smart Forfour (as Mercedes-Benz M281 engine)
Between 2017 and 2019: Nissan Micra K14 0.9 Turbo IG-T90

HR13DDT (Renault H5Ht / Mercedes-Benz M282)

The HR13DDT is an all-aluminium, turbocharged, direct-injection straight-four engine equipped with a lifetime timing chain, 16-valve DOHC, variable valve timing (VVT), a variable displacement oil pump, Stop-Start system, regenerative braking, and Bore Spray Coating technology. It features a bore of and a stroke of . Available in three output levels—, , and kW—the torque spans from to Nm. Renault offers these under the TCe115, TCe140, and TCe160 designations. This engine complies with WLTP regulations (Euro 6c) and is also marketed by Mercedes-Benz as the M282, which incorporates cylinder deactivation technology.