The 2.4-liter diesel engine Mitsubishi 4N16 is assembled by the Japanese company since 2022 and is installed on such popular models as pickup trucks L200 and SUVs Pajero Sport. This power unit is also installed in the minibus Nissan Caravan and similar Isuzu Como.
Mitsubishi 4N16 engine is a diesel engine with turbocharging system, used on some new models of Mitsubishi and Nissan. It is available in two versions: with a single turbine and with twin-turbocharged (Twin-Turbo). Below is the table with technical characteristics for both engine modifications.
Technical specifications
| Characteristics | Single-Turbo | Twin-Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Precise displacement | 2442 cm³ | 2439 cm³ |
| Power system | Common Rail | Common Rail |
| Power | 132 – 184 hp | 204 hp |
| Torque | 330 – 430 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 | aluminum R4 |
| Cylinder head | aluminum 16v | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Piston stroke | 105.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Compression ratio | 15.2 | 15.1 |
| Engine features | intercooler | intercooler |
| Hydrocompensators | no | no |
| Transmission timing | chain | chain |
| Fasoregulator | MIVEC | MIVEC |
| Turbocharger | MHI TF035HL | Twin-Turbo |
| Oil | 6.7 liters 5W-30 | 6.7 liter 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | diesel | diesel |
| Ecological class | EURO 6 | EBRO 6 |
| Example service life | 300,000 km | 250,000 km |
Models with engine
- Nissan Caravan 6 (E26) – from 2022
- Mitsubishi L200 6 (LC) – from 2023
- Pajero Sport 3 (KS) – from 2024
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the 4N16 engine
- The Mitsubishi 4N16 engine is new on the market, so there is no data on common breakdowns yet.
- The main difficulty faced by owners is the shortage of service centers and spare parts.
- The new generation piezo injectors can be sensitive to fuel quality.
- Some versions use a complex exhaust gas cleaning system.
- A number of modifications use AdBlue urea injection system.