The HR is a family of straight-3 12-valve and straight-4 16-valve automobile petrol-only engines with continuously variable valve timing, involving development by Nissan and 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 , and 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 naturally aspirated straight-three engine. Bore: ; Stroke ; 12v DOHC. It produces and . Flex-Fuel, gasoline (E22) or ethanol (E100). Compression ratio of 11.2:1.
It is fitted to the following vehicles: 2015 Nissan Micra K13 (Brazil) 2015 Nissan Versa N17 (Brazil)
HR12DE
The HR12DE is a naturally aspirated straight-three engine. Bore: ; Stroke ; 12-valve DOHC; EFI with variable valve timing. It produces and .
It is fitted to the following vehicles: 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) 1397 cc, 96 kW (130 PS) at 5500 rpm, 190 Nm at 2250 rpm. Bore: ; Stroke . 2009–2013 Renault Mégane III 2009–2013 Renault Scénic III
HR14DDe The HR14DDe is a naturally aspirated straight-3 engine. Bore: ; Stroke ; 12v DOHC; direct injection with variable valve timing. It produces at 5,600 rpm and . This engine is purposely built as a power generator for the electric motor. 2022–present Nissan Serena e-Power 2026–present Nissan Kicks e-Power
HR15DE (Renault H4K)
The HR15DE is a naturally aspirated straight-4 engine. Bore: ; Stroke ; 16 valve DOHC; EFI with variable valve timing. It produces at 6000 rpm and 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 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: ; Stroke . It produces and at 4000 rpm.
A new version was developed for Renault hybrids (E-Tech); it produces at 5600 rpm and at 3200 rpm.
In 2016, Nissan's skunkworks division, Autech, produced a limited run of Nissan March Autech Bolero models called the "A30", featuring an upgraded HR16DE engine. This hand built variant produced 148 hp (150ps) and 118 ft-lb (160N⋅m), with a redline of 7,100RPM. Upgrades included Autech camshafts, pistons, connecting rods, a new crankshaft, ported and polished intake ports, a freer flowing exhaust, an upgraded intake, and a re-tuned ECM. Only 30 examples were produced to commemorate Autech's 30th anniversary.
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 2009–2016 Renault Fluence 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 Mitsubishi ASX HEV 1.6 2023 Dacia Jogger Hybrid 2024 Dacia Duster Hybrid 2024 Renault Symbioz 2024 Mitsubishi Colt 2026 Nissan Kait
DE engine updates (2006–present) Changes include: 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 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.日産自動車、低燃費と低排出ガスを両立した「改良型1.5Lエンジン(HR15DE)+エクストロニックCVT」をコンパクトカー6車種に搭載
HR12DDR
The HR12DDR is a supercharged straight-3 engine, equipped with timing chain and direct injection. The engine dimensions are the same as for the HR12DE. It produces and . Designed for small-car applications, this gasoline engine incorporates a variety of technologies to minimize 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
HR18DDh
The HR18DDh is an approx. naturally aspirated gasoline straight-4 engine developed by Renault for the second generation of E-Tech Small. Based on the HR16DE it replaces, It made its first appearance in 2025 and is Euro7 compatible. Like the HR16, it can be fitted on all CMF-B vehicles. The engine started being sold as the Horse Powertrains HR18 in 2025.
The engine produces at 5,750rpm and of torque at 4,000rpm and is used alongside a traction motor and a starter-generator motor with a 230V 1.4kWh battery for a total of . Compared to the previous H4M engine, it has direct injection and Atkinson cycle to improve thermal efficiency. The improved performance allows the 0 acceleration time of the Captur E-tech to drop to 8.9seconds compared to 10.6seconds of the previous E-tech, while reducing fuel consumption from . Towing capacity also increases from .
It will be fitted to the following vehicles: 2025 Renault Captur 2025 Renault Symbioz 2025 Dacia Bigster 2026 Renault Clio 2026 Dacia Duster 2026 Dacia Jogger
75.5 mm series three-cylinder layout with direct fuel injection introduced in 2022 on Renault cars
HR12DDV (Renault HR12) The HR12DDV is a 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 respectively. It produces between with for the E-Tech version; for normal version, to with depending on the application. Renault marketing names for these engines are TCe 130, TCe 150 (on the Grand Austral) and E-Tech 200.
It is fitted to the following vehicles:
2022 Renault Austral 2023 Renault Espace 2024 Renault Rafale 2024 Dacia Duster 2024 Dacia Bigster 2025 Renault Captur 2025 Dacia Sandero (without hybrid motors, 115-122hp)
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 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: , Stroke . It produces two choices, at 4500 or 5000 or 6000 rpm with at 1900–4000 rpm and at 5000–5500; rpm with 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 multi point injected, naturally aspirated, straight-3 engine. It produces at 6000 rpm and 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 2019– Renault Clio SCe 2021 Dacia Logan III SCe 65 2021 Dacia Sandero III SCe 65
HR09DET (Renault H4Bt) The H4Bt is a multi point injected, turbocharged, straight-3 engine. It produces at 5500 rpm and at 2250–2500 rpm. A 110 hp 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 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: , Stroke . There are three different versions: at 4500 rpm with at 1500–3500 rpm, at 5000 rpm with at 1600–3600 rpm, and at 5500 rpm with 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 2025 Renault Duster III (Australia, Ukraine as TCe 150 , Turkey as TCe 145, in India as TCe 160)
HR10DET / HRA0 (Renault H4Dt)