Who makes Nissan engines?

Nissan currently supplies three powertrain components to Renault. Renault supplies four to Nissan. They have jointly developed five engines or transmissions. That is about 100,000 engines and 600,000 transmissions this year, says Kazumasa Katoh, Renault senior vice president for powertrain engineering.
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Where is Nissan engines made?

The Powertrain Assembly Plant

Nissan focuses much of its production of engines at their Powertrain Assembly Plant in Decherd, Tennessee. Capable of producing 1.4 million engines annually, this 1.1-million-square-feet facility opened in 1997.
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What country makes Nissan engines?

Nissan originates from Japan, and is currently headquartered in Nishi-ku, Yokohama. Nissan has four divisions: Nissan, Infiniti, Nismo, and Datsun. As of April 2018, Nissan Motor Company is the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, with 320,000 all-electric vehicles sold globally.
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Is Nissan better than Toyota?

There's no denying that both manufacturers offer serious benefits to their drivers, and Nissan is a serious competitor. However, Toyota has a reputation for reliability that gives them a serious edge in this competition.
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Are Nissan and Renault engines the same?

The three brands under the umbrella (Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi) will use the same platforms, engines and, in most cases, the same body style save for a few brand-related differences in its future cars.
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Can I put a Toyota engine in a Nissan?

Yes: you will need custom engine mounts and most likely a custom ECU/BCM, assuming the entire powertrain even physically fits. It's not just the engine, you'll need the transmission too as it is unlikely that the Toyota transmission currently in the Highlander could be mated to a Nissan engine.
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Why do Nissan use Renault engines?

Nissan wanted a larger, higher-displacement gasoline engine for a vehicle to sell against the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Renault's car would be sold exclusively in Europe at some of the brand's highest price points. It needed a diesel engine. The two sides knew the level of sharing would be limited.
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Does Nissan use Cummins?

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The soon-to-depart 5.0-liter V8 turbodiesel is a Nissan-specific powerplant built by Cummins that makes 310 horsepower and 555 pound-feet of torque.
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How reliable are Nissans?

Nissan's RepairPal reliability rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 9th out of 32 for all car brands, based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a Nissan is $500, compared to $652 across all car models.
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Is Nissan Japanese made?

While Nissan originated in Japan, they have manufacturing plants in Japan, North America, and all over the world. Many Nissan models are made in America. A few of Nissan's most prominent production facilities include: TochigiFacility– Builds high-performance models, such as the GTR and 370Z.
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Do Nissan Qashqai use Renault engines?

So, despite being a Nissan badged vehicle, the full range of Nissan and Renault engines has been utilised in the Qashqai, which also shares its underlying platform (the C Platform) with several other Renault and Nissan vehicles.
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Does GM own Nissan?

General Motors: Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet, Holden. Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance: Renault, Nissan, Infiniti, Dacia, Datsun, Samsung Renault, Lada, Mitsubishi. Hyundai Motor Group: Hyundai, KIA. Daimler AG: Mercedes-Benz, Smart, AMG.
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What does Nissan mean in Japanese?

Nissan / 日産 Nissan's name is pretty straightforward. The kanji 日 means “sun,” but is also the first character in what the Japanese people call their county, Nihon/日本. Combine that with san, meaning “production,” and Nissan's name essentially works out to “Japanese-made. | Facebook.
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Do Renault make engines for Mercedes?

Mercedes uses Renault's 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel engines coupled with Renault transmissions in the Vito front-wheel-drive medium van. A 1.5-liter diesel produced by Renault in Valladolid, Spain, is used in entry-level versions of the Mercedes A- and B-class models, as well as the CLA and GLA crossovers.
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Who makes the Nissan 1.6 DCI engine?

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The 130PS 1.6dCi engine has been jointly developed with Alliance partner Renault.
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Are Renault engines reliable?

In the Telegraph reliability survey of 2017 they placed Renault 14th out of 20 for dependability. It was reported that there were 116 problems per 100 vehicles, which is above the industry average.
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What cars can fit a VTEC engine?

You can use any 1984-2000 Civic, CRX or del Sol, or any 1986-2001 Integra. There are four different B-series VTEC engines you should know about: the 1.6L version, the 1.6L B16B anomaly that's hiding inside of a taller-deck block, the B17A1 that's nearly identical to the B16A except for its longer stroke, and the 1.8L.
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What is needed to LS swap?

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When did Nissan start using CVT in Maxima?

For 2007, the U.S. Maxima became available with a standard Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) (similar to the CVT found in the Nissan Murano) as the only transmission choice; a manual transmission was no longer offered; however the CVT featured a manual mode.
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Does Ford make their own engines?

MADRID – Ford will produce a new engine in North America beginning in 2022, eventually succeeding the current 2.0L and 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cyl. engines built at Ford's Almussafes, Spain, facility and other plants around the world.
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What engines do Nissan Qashqai use?

In the Qashqai, the three new 1.3-litre powertrains directly replace three older ones – the 1.2-litre 115 PS manual and CVT, and the 1.6-litre 163 PS manual. All the new powertrains are compliant with the latest Euro 6d-Temp emissions standard.
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Does Volvo use Renault engines?

All 400 series engines were based on Renault units, even the diesel. Series 1 S/V40s had mainly Volvo whiteblocks, with one Mitsubishi GDi engine (1.8 I think) and the diesel was still a Renault. Series 2s use a combination of Ford/Mazda Duratecs, Volvo whiteblocks and PSA diesels I think.
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