"Oh, four-wheel drive, increased ground clearance, hard blocking... We need to find some dirt and really torture the car there,” one colleague said before the test. However, I was not impressed by his enthusiasm. After all, we were not talking about a new SUV, but about a regular Nissan Teana. Although not so ordinary - the model was called Teana Four.

Nissan Teana and Toyota Camry. In Russia these are the two main rivals in class “E”, and the fight there is life and death. But so far the Camry is winning in this battle - last year it sold almost 2.5 times better than the Teana. Therefore, the Nissan team decided to make a “knight’s move.” They built Teana specifically for the Russian market!

In general, at first the news that Teana would receive an all-wheel drive transmission did not excite me too much. In the 21st century, all-wheel drive won't scare anyone anymore. However, later very interesting features were revealed. The main thing is that Teana received increased ground clearance. Moreover, this applies to all Teanas without exception, and not just all-wheel drive vehicles. After all, previously the situation for Nissan was not very cheerful - the Teana had a ground clearance of 135 mm, and the same Camry already had 160 mm (Toyota sellers used this information very skillfully). Nissan suffered for two years. But not just like that - they suffered actively. And they made the most of the fact that the Japanese have their own in Russia own factory, where Teana is collected. After all, this makes it much easier to master the production of so-called “localized” versions of the car.

It was the increase in ground clearance that required the most effort on the part of engineers. In the front suspension everything went without consequences. But in the rear there was an incident - when the clearance increased to 150 mm, it turned out that the most lowest point The stabilizer link was changing. Not the best The best decision... The Nissan guys thought and tried to change the location of the rack. Did not work out. We thought again, then again and... And we simply removed the rear stabilizer. The decision, admittedly, is risky. We know very well that the stabilizer is used to combat roll when cornering. And here we have an extra detail... But the engineers say - don’t rely on the stabilizer, it’s not a panacea or a magic wand. Rolls can be dealt with in other ways. Which ones? For example, stiffer shock absorbers.

After solving the problem of increasing ground clearance (we repeat once again - both front- and all-wheel drive cars have a ground clearance of 150 mm), it was necessary to solve another problem - how to attach an all-wheel drive transmission to the existing V6 engines of 2.5 and 3.5 liters . Yes, not simple, but from SUV X-Trail, which rear axle using a multi-disc electromagnetic friction clutch connects not only automatically (when the front wheels slip), but also forcibly! Now make 5 to 20 billion of your neurons move their dendrites and axons. And remember how many you know that are currently on sale on our market passenger cars class “E” (or another class), which have a forced locking of the connecting coupling? So we couldn’t. True, the transmission has nevertheless undergone modernization. If in the Nissan X-Trail the locking works at speeds up to 40 km/h, then in the Teana it turns off itself at 10 km/h. But these, you see, are minor things.

Another thing is much more important - thanks to the blocking, the driver can drive at low speed through difficult areas where ordinary cars get stuck. We did not test the car in serious mud. And they did the right thing - what adequate driver would drive a large sedan to where UAZs and Gelikas should drive? But you can drive this car to the lake without much worry. And the rut filled with water and mud near the dacha is not so scary. Of course, because Teana Four continues to move forward even when hanging diagonally! We can also say that a modern all-wheel drive transmission works great at high speeds, especially if you disable the anti-skid system in advance. At the limit, when the front wheels are just starting to slip, electromagnetic clutch connects the rear axle very quickly. And the car begins to smoothly and very predictably slide out with all four wheels. Although on the roads common use It’s better not to arrange such rides. It’s too dangerous, and besides, the engine, when operating at maximum speed, begins to frankly irritate with its hysterical howl.

By the way, about the engine, we somehow forgot about it. The all-wheel drive Teana is equipped with a 2.5-liter unit. But not the V6 with 182 hp, which is installed on ordinary cars (it sounds great even in the red zone). And already a four-cylinder from the same X-Trail. The engine produces 167 hp. (minus 15 hp compared to the V6), but its torque is higher than that of its six-cylinder brother by 12 N m. Moreover, the maximum torque here is achieved at lower speeds. Thanks to this, the engine, despite the absence of two cylinders, still accelerates the car perfectly and responds quickly to pressing the gas pedal. So the average driver will not feel much difference between 2.5 liter engines.

The four-cylinder engine in the Teana is only paired with a continuously variable transmission (the model simply does not have any other gearboxes). So, when you start driving in the “sneaker to the floor” style, the sound of the engine becomes very disgusting. And loud. But, please note, this only applies to those cases when the tachometer needle approaches the red zone. But when operating in the low and medium speed zone, the engine sound is... no. The power unit is almost inaudible! It looks like Nissan representatives did not deceive us when they said that they paid great attention to the sound insulation of the Teana. The car turned out to be really quiet!

And in general - Teana, especially in maximum configuration This is a truly comfortable car with a luxurious and well-built interior. Which has not only the usual large sedans“bells and whistles” like electric leather seats (very decent leather, by the way) or navigation system. There may also be a rear view camera, a front seat ventilation system, and even an “ottoman” unique to our market - special support for the legs in the front passenger seat. It all looks very decent. In addition, it is comfortable to sit behind the wheel. Except that the steering wheel here is not adjustable for reach. The rear seats also made a good impression. There really is a lot of space there - real business class.

But the Teana drives with all-wheel drive and increased ground clearance is not as smooth as before. Although everything is still in order with the smoothness of the ride, at least if you are not rushing at a speed of 140 km/h along a broken country highway. The reason for the changes has already been announced - stiffer shock absorbers.

And what do we end up with? And we have a very decent car with high level comfort, comfort spacious interior, a lot of bells and whistles and an all-wheel drive system. And with unique opportunity forced blocking coupling connecting the rear wheels. And there is now sufficient ground clearance here. Will Teana, after the appearance of the all-wheel drive modification, be able to overtake Camry sales? Hardly. The Toyota brand continues to attract many people. And the Camry itself, between us, is a pretty decent car. But Nissan is confident in the market success of the Teana Four. This year, the Japanese expect to sell about 2,000 all-wheel drive vehicles and reach 10,000 Teana (for comparison, last year 5,905 Teana were sold, Camry figures were 16,452).

And 2000 all-wheel drive Teanas are quite real indicator. After all, the Nissan Teana Four is the most affordable all-wheel drive large sedan on our market with an automatic transmission (or rather, with a CVT, but this is not so important) - from 1,075,000 rubles. (this is 79,000 rubles more expensive than a similarly equipped front wheel drive car). For this money, the buyer will receive a car in the Elegance+ configuration: leather interior, electric front seats (driver's in eight directions, passenger in four), four airbags, ABS, alarm system, music system, climate control, 16-inch alloy wheels and so on. True, the screen here will be monochrome, but ESP system need to pay extra. Nissan Teana Four in the Luxury version with a color screen, ESP, rear view camera, xenon and 17-inch wheels costs RUB 1,121,000. Luxury+ version with ottoman chair, ventilation front seats, DVD, Bose audio system with 11 speakers, six pillows – RUB 1,198,600. Premium version with navigation, Bluetooth Hands-Free, ionizer in the climate control system - it’s 1,243,000 rubles.

However, Nissan should not relax. It’s only at first glance that Teana Four has no competitors. But in fact they exist, and they have very decently powerful motors. The main rival is, perhaps, the Opel Insignia. This car with all-wheel drive can be purchased for RUB 1,070,300. True, the gearbox will be mechanical, which not everyone will like. But the engine here is cheerful - 2.0 turbo, 220 hp. A car with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission costs 1,526,800 rubles. True, the unit in this Insignia is “testable” - 2.8 liter V6, turbine, 260 hp.

The representative sedan Nissan Teana J32 4WD with the All Mode 4×4 all-wheel drive system from Nissan X-Trail is a long-awaited logical continuation of the Nissan model range for the Russian market. Indeed, it would have been a sin not to use such a successful all-wheel drive development and not implement it in the sought-after second-generation Nissan Teana business sedan.

The appearance of the all-wheel drive Nissan Teana exactly copies the image of its front-wheel drive brother Nissan Teana J32. The body and design refinements in the form of abundant decoration with chrome elements are characteristic of the J32 4WD in full. You can find some differences only at the rear: at the rear of the all-wheel drive version of the Teana there is a 250 XV Four nameplate. The body, with beautiful front and rear lighting, classic flowing lines, a sloping roof and a sculpted rear, looks light, and in some places with a statement of sportiness and elegance.

External dimensions all-wheel drive Teana J32 4WD are: length - 4850, width - 1795 mm, height - 1495 mm (some dealers regulate 1515 mm), wheelbase- 2775 mm and ground clearance 150 mm (far from all-terrain). The car is supported on the ground by iron or alloy wheels with tires 205/65R16 or 215/55R17. No plastic protection for bumpers, wheel arches and doors made of unpainted plastic (many pseudo-all-wheel drive vehicles “suffer” from off-road attributes).

Inside all-wheel drive Tiana pleases with its discreet design and noble finishing materials (leather, wood, textured plastics). There's nothing about crossover here. And only one 4WD Lock button indicates the presence of an all-wheel drive transmission. The rest of the interior is completely identical to the front-wheel drive Nissan version Teana J32. A grippy steering wheel with a combined finish, beautiful Fine Vision information instruments, wooden inserts on the front dashboard, central tunnel, and door panels. Front leather seats heated and ventilated, can be equipped with electric front seats and an electrically controlled footrest front passenger Ottoman seat. Passengers in the second row enjoy no less comfort and plenty of legroom; slight inconvenience is caused only by the close location of the tops of the passengers' heads to the ceiling. IN back row There will be two-stage seat heating, ventilation, separate air duct deflectors and a climate and music control unit.
On board the Nissan Teana 4WD there is a separate dual-zone climate control, 7-inch color touch screen Touch Screen (optional), it is possible to display GPS navigator maps, images from the rear view camera, or simply watch video from a DVD player. In richly equipped versions of the Nissan Teana 4x4 there is a Bose 5.1 Digital Surround music system (11 speakers and HDD 9.3 GB). The trunk size of the Teana J32 4WD is 488 liters.

For the Russian market, the all-wheel drive version is produced at the Nissan plant in St. Petersburg and is offered in four trim levels: Elegance, Luzury, Luzury +, Premium.

Specifications Nissan Teana 4WD – with the advent of the second generation Nissan Teana, Japanese engineers decided to abandon the use of four-cylinder engines in their business sedan. Therefore, in the case of the Nissan Tiana 4x4, the choice of unit surprised many. In the engine compartment there is a four-cylinder QR25DE 2.5 engine (167 hp, known to car enthusiasts from the Nissan X-Trail), coupled with a continuously variable Xtronic-CVT (lost the ability to select a gear). However, this fact is actually nothing surprising, because the all-wheel drive transmission is also with X-Trail. Japanese engineers did not “reinvent the wheel” and used ready-made components and assemblies. Front and rear suspension independent, disc brakes with ABC, EBD, Brake Assist, ESP, TCS, electro-hydraulic power steering with variable characteristics.
Complete system Nissan drive Teana 4WD has two modes: forced - activates all-wheel drive, but operating up to a speed of 10 km/h (really helps to drive through a difficult dirt road), and automatic - the front wheels are constantly driven, and if they slip, the electronics instantly redistributes torque to the wheel with great grip. In real operating conditions, the driver of the Nissan Teana 4WD does not notice the moment of connection rear wheel drive, but he understands with his head that on wet or slippery surfaces, when cornering, the All Mode 4×4 all-wheel drive system earns all the money spent on it. Otherwise, the all-wheel drive Nissan Tiana remains similar to its mono-wheel drive brother, demonstrating a comfortable and energy-intensive suspension, moderately sharp steering, indifference of the chassis to bad roads, luxurious sound and noise insulation of the cabin.
All-wheel drive Nissan Teana J32 4WD with a 2.5 engine (167 hp) and Xtronic variator accelerates to “Sony” in 9.8 seconds, but the electronics will not allow it to accelerate faster than 180 km/h (the cutoff will work). Average consumption fuel is 9.5 liters (manufacturer's data).

Price Nissan Teana 4WD(J32) in 2012 starts from 1,189,000 rubles (this is the basic Elegance package: monochrome 7-inch display, climate control, leather interior), rich and packaged to the highest standard Price of all-wheel drive Nissan Tiana 4WD Premium (Touch Screen, Bose 5.1 Digital Surround music with 11 speakers, bi-xenon, GPS navigator, passenger seat with Ottoman seat footrest) from 1,339,000 rubles .

At the beginning of summer, sales of the Russian-assembled all-wheel drive Nissan Teana began. Good start! After all, perhaps no other manufacturer today can offer such a well-equipped and comfortable car for this price. And even with the potential of a real SUV...

The new Teana was presented right at the Nissan plant in Kamenka, in an official setting. Several cars were waiting for the journalists at once - new, sparkling, filled to a full tank. And they chose the optimal route - along the Karelian Isthmus. Here you will find the winding serpentines of the Priozerskoye Highway, and secondary roads, and the Scandinavia highway, and the pretentious Primorskoye Highway.

And the weather was as if to order: all the way the sun was peeping out, then there was a menacing June downpour. The most important thing is to understand what the car is capable of.

Now let's talk about everything in order.

The current, second generation Nissan Teana appeared in Russia about two years ago. By that time, this sedan was already actively sold in South Korea under the name Samsung SM5. The car is based on the platform on which the American models Altima, Maxima and Murano are built, with a modernized multi-link suspension. As power units For Teana, from the very beginning, two V-shaped “sixes” were offered, with a volume of 2.5 and 3.5 liters, both exclusively paired with CVT variators.

The first batch of Teans for our market came from Japan and were equipped only with front-wheel drive, although all-wheel drive cars in the Land of the Rising Sun were sold in the first generation. However, Nissan saved this joker for Russia.

And now it's time to pull it out!

According to the Japanese, it was Russia that became the first foreign market for Tean all-wheel drive. Well, you shouldn’t be surprised - in our country, business sedans with all-wheel drive are more popular than anywhere else - thanks to the harsh climate and the lack of normal roads.

What's new?

However, under the guise of “all-wheel drive” everyone has completely different solutions. For some it is an honest symmetrical 4x4, like Subaru, while for others it is an active differential, in right moment using electronics, connecting the “rear”, like on an Audi. What solution did the Teana developers choose?

All-Mode 4x4 all-wheel drive transmission with multi-plate clutch in the drive rear wheels- one-on-one with the X-Trail and Murano crossovers and differs only in the control program.

Another interesting thing is that on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel there is a “Lock” button, which activates the clutch locking mode. In other words, when moving in especially difficult conditions, at speeds up to 30 km/h, the distribution of torque along the axes is rigid, in a ratio of 57:43. Well, when the speed increases, this mode will turn off automatically. It would seem that the option is more than ordinary - for a crossover. How many cars have you seen with such an off-road arsenal?..

Another bonus of Teana, migrated from front-wheel drive versions, is virtual low gear(let's just say, although we are talking about a variator), which gives a greater effect of traction effort to overcome difficult sections of the road. An excellent help for a driver in the harsh realities of our homeland, isn’t it? A special Russian adaptation will also help you adapt to our roads and climate: galvanizing the body, anti-corrosion treatment, and chain drive gas distribution mechanism.

By the way, if only V-shaped “sixes” are installed on ordinary Teanas, then the all-wheel drive is equipped with a more compact inline “four” with a volume of 2.5 liters (167 hp, 240 Nm) from crossover X-Trail. Compared to the V6 2.5 engine, this engine has 15 hp. weaker, but can boast more torque (240 Nm at 4000 rpm versus 228 Nm at 4400 rpm).

As for the Xtronic CVT V-belt variator, it remains unchanged.

Speaking of improvements to the all-wheel drive version, it is worth noting that the ground clearance has increased by 15 mm (150 mm versus the previous 135 mm). However, this innovation should not be linked only with the advent of all-wheel drive - from now on, all Teanas with Russian registration, produced at the Kamenka plant, will be a little taller. Engineers took into account customer complaints about the modest ground clearance of previous sedans.

Both test and drive...

On dry asphalt, on which we had the opportunity to test new car, it is, of course, impossible to notice the difference in the behavior of the front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. But here’s what’s remarkable: two years ago, when the Nissan Teana II had just gone on sale, we tested a car with a 2.5-liter engine. The elastic “six” briskly led the not-miniature sedan by the reins. Imagine our surprise when it turned out that the heavier Nissan Teana 4WD with an in-line four-cylinder engine provides dynamics quite comparable to that of the previous Teana with a six-cylinder 2.5-liter engine! Acceleration to “hundreds” in an all-wheel drive car takes only 0.2 less...

Although, if you think about it, this is quite natural! In-line engine not only more immediate, but also easier. And besides, it’s even cheaper to operate and can run on 92-octane gasoline...

Otherwise, this is still the same well-proven Teana. In terms of equipment, this car is truly business class. Panoramic roof, rear view camera, multifunction steering wheel, Russian-language navigation, located on back seat radio control panel (which was so lacking before!), electric curtain, original design “smart key”, climate control for rear passengers(though not separate), two-level heated seats with memory for two positions and their ventilation (very convenient!), Bose audio system, Ottoman footrest, which has become a calling card Teana models... And, of course, space and more space.

Two typical car- this is silver with a black interior and black with a light one. Which one is preferable for you is purely a matter of taste. True, the light interior looks rich. Generally speaking, it is light leather that is a winning option for Japanese cars; it perfectly masks imperfections. But Teana leaves a feeling of quality.

Although the car is too focused on comfort to expect revelations from it in terms of drive and handling, Teana drives a solid “good” - there is no trace of buildup after 110, as on the Camry, but also assembled suspension you can’t name it - after 140 the steering wheel barely noticeably begins to lack information content.

Sound insulation is, if not impeccable, then certainly of high quality. I don’t know who it is, but I really like the sound of the variator at maximum revs - booming, visceral, it comes to life during high-speed maneuvers and does not bother me in city traffic, during quiet, measured driving. But the aerodynamic noise is significantly less than that of the main Toyota competitor Camry, - you can verify this by being face-to-face with the car on the Ring Road. You feel comfortable from behind - there is practically no noise (the hum of the variator remains somewhere in the front part of the cabin), and the shaking is minimal - the engineers really did a great job on the suspension settings. Others will notice that by increasing the ground clearance, the designers were forced to “tighten” the shock absorbers a little, as a result of which the car became a little stiffer.

But this did not change the overall picture - Teana is still the same comfortable airliner as before.

Prices and competitors

Well, how much will you have to pay to own this car? Today the price for the all-wheel drive version of the car ranges from 1,075,000 to 1,243,000 rubles. Is it possible to find another all-wheel drive business sedan at this price? By the way, even the most affordable car will be equipped with a stabilization system, leather interior and electric front seats. Somehow I can’t even call it a basic configuration...

If you don’t take into account the exorbitantly expensive trio of Mercedes-Benz E-class 4matic (from 2,500,000 rubles), BMW 528 ix (which is not even on sale yet) or Audi A6 2.8 FSI quattro (from 1,900,000 rubles), as well as adjacent to them is the Lexus GS 350 AWD (from RUB 1,904,000), only two models remain on the horizon. This is the Volkswagen Passat CC 3.6 V6 4Motion - a car with a huge engine and an equally huge price (from 1,887,000 rubles) and its more affordable analogue Skoda Superb 3.6 4x4 (from RUB 1,449,000).

Perhaps this is where the list ends - models comparable in class, price and equipment Russian market Teana doesn't.

One “but” - it just so happened that St. Petersburg officials wrote the state order “directly under” another popular Russian-assembled business sedan - the Toyota Camry, which lacks front-wheel drive modifications in Russia (in Japan the Camry is also offered with all-wheel drive).

Currently, Camry outsells Teana by three times. Do you think Teana will be able to close this gap with an excellent price and do without the support of officials?

Technical characteristics of Nissan Teana 4WD

Body
Body type
Number of doors
Number of places
Engine
engine's type	Petrol
Engine location	front, in a row
Engine volume, cm³
Number of cylinders
Power, hp at rpm
Torque, Nm at rpm
Transmission
type of drive	Constant full with front wheel priority
Gearbox type	Stepless V-belt variator
Chassis
Front suspension	Independent, spring, McPherson
Rear suspension	Independent, spring, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc, ventilated
Rear brakes	Disk
Availability of ABS
Dimensions, weight, volumes
Length, mm
Width, mm
Height, mm
Wheelbase, mm
Curb weight, kg
Ground clearance, mm
Volume fuel tank, l
Trunk volume min./max., l
Dynamic characteristics
Acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h, s
Maximum speed, km/h
Fuel consumption and toxicity
Average conditional fuel consumption, l/100 km
City, l/100 km
Highway, l/100 km
Type and brand of fuel	Gasoline AI-92, 95

We found out that the second Teana does not have any critical weak points in the body, interior or chassis - if you monitor the condition of the paintwork, have enough money for suspension repairs and do not smoke in the cabin, it will remain a very comfortable, quiet and reliable car. Today we will look under the virtual hoods to understand whether the engine or the variator will be a reason to refuse the purchase. And, looking ahead a little, let us reassure you: in some cases it will happen.

Transmission

The main number of complaints about the second generation Teana is related to the transmissions used. It just so happened that the general course of the party at Renault-Nissan turned towards the use of CVTs. So, unlike the four-speed automatic transmissions on the previous model, when changing generations, the choice was made in favor of continuously variable transmissions.

Before restyling, the very common Jatco JF011E was installed with 2.0 and 2.5 engines. This is practically a hit in the world of continuously variable automatic transmissions, but on the Teana it works mainly with 2.5 engines, which does not have the best effect on the resource. After restyling in 2011, its place was taken by the more advanced Jatco JF016E gearbox. It is in many ways similar to its predecessor, but provides fewer problems with hydraulics during the warranty mileage of 100-150 thousand kilometers, however, it has problems with the service life of the torque converter: according to the latest fashion, it has “partial blocking”, and therefore increased wear in such modes. Well, the Jatco JF010E still worked with 3.5 engines, because it was the only transmission that could withstand their torque. Our very rare cars with a two-liter engine for Asian markets were also equipped with a “classic” RE4F04A automatic transmission, but in the general mass they are almost lost. In addition, after restyling, the four-speed gearbox was also replaced with CVT.

On the picture: Nissan interior Teana (J32) ‘2008–11

Front shock absorber

Original cost

11,491 rubles

The cars are mostly front-wheel drive, and there are no special difficulties with their transmissions. In all-wheel drive vehicles, the number of components with a limited resource is added to the clutch of the rear wheel drive clutch, which can be burned during frequent driving on ice or “racing” in the summer - but here the variator is more likely to fail than the clutch. And the clutch itself costs from 50 thousand rubles new and even less used.

All Jatco CVTs of this generation are based on a push-type dialing belt design and are distinguished by very sophisticated designs. With careful operation and timely replacement of oil and filters, they are extremely reliable transmissions, capable of covering more than 150-200 thousand kilometers even without minor failures; moreover, breakdowns usually manifest themselves long before complete failure. And the efficiency of cars with such gearboxes is very high.

But such transmissions really don’t like many operating modes that undermine their service life. First of all, “cold” loads: on an unheated variator, slightly increased load leads to slippage and damage to the belt and cones.

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Overheating is no less harmful, especially with a constantly changing load. Extreme values ​​are harmful for the variator gear ratios, prolonged driving at low speeds - for example, when towing or in deep mud - as well as long runs at high speeds. Any jerks and shock loads associated with torsional vibrations are also very painful. Even driving under the traction of rails and serious irregularities harms the belt and cones, not to mention off-road traffic, slipping, overcoming irregularities “from a standstill” and other loads of this kind.

As a result, the average resource of the variator at Russian exploitation twice as modest as in the USA or Japan, and there are fewer opportunities for restoration. Although average renovation usually not too expensive: if you don’t delay changing the belt, then everything will be limited to replacing filters, some solenoids and, in fact, the belt. But if the oil was dirty, and the loads were heavy, and the belt and cones were badly worn, then the repair would almost certainly be extremely expensive, and given the prices for spare parts here, even unprofitable.

Well, in addition to all of the above, structures have individual “weak points”, just like without them. As a result, buying a Teana always requires a thorough check of the condition of the transmission, and during operation you need to constantly remember the features of the CVT, otherwise the chances of repairs increase significantly.

Especially many difficulties arise with the Jatco JF010E, which was installed with 3.5 engines. He is, of course, much stronger than his younger brothers, but nevertheless, a burnt belt, crumbs in the oil and torn filters on such machines - rather a rule than an exception. Most owners do not deny themselves the pleasure of “pressing the slipper,” once again “punishing” someone on the road and driving at speeds over 150 along the highway. With mileages over 150 thousand, a preventive replacement of the belt is most likely needed: its friction notches wear out, and it begins to transmit torque worse, and the resulting slippage can damage the cones, after which the cost of repairs will increase multiple times.

With a 3.5 engine, warming up in place is a necessary measure; without it, driving on snowy streets kills the variator very quickly. And certainly no starts without warming up at all, especially since the torque of such a motor easily causes slippage slippery surfaces. After one hundred thousand mileage, it is recommended to check and repair/replace the main pressure valve, otherwise pressure jerks can damage the belt.

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At long-term operation on contaminated oil they also suffer oil pump, and valve body plungers. If the oil has not been changed for a long time, then after 100 thousand, most likely, you will need to check the operating pressure and completely overhaul the valve body. With a mileage of 150-200 thousand, the step pump usually requires replacement, and when operating on dirty oil, it can fail much earlier.

The Jatco JF011E gearbox works in more comfortable conditions, especially in the case of two-liter engines. Its successor, the Jatco JF016E, is in many ways similar to it, except that the belt in it is better protected from overloads and can, in theory, withstand a slightly longer mileage, and the torque converter locking linings wear out faster, since they bear the load during rapid acceleration, as in “classic” automatic transmissions last generations. But in general, everything said is true for her.

With careful maintenance, you can count on a mileage of 250 thousand before replacing the belt, even in our conditions. Unless the oil needs to be changed frequently, at least once every 50-60 thousand kilometers.

The main breakdowns during operation are associated with oil contamination and wear of the oil pump, pressure regulator and valve body, as well as wear of bearings. On early revisions of boxes there may be problems with rotating bearings secondary shaft, the standard bearing life is about 160-200 thousand. If noise and vibration occur, it is worth replacing them before the cones and belt are damaged. For runs over 150 thousand, it is recommended to replace the filter, replace the four solenoids of the valve body and clean the pressure relief valve. The step motor also really does not like dirty oil and easily breaks down if the replacement period is exceeded.

The old RE4F04A four-speed automatic transmission is rare, and the problems with it are basically the same as on the . The main ones are shocks when changing 1-2 gears and the disappearance of the reverse gear. The total resource is 200 thousand, but the box is simple and cheap to repair and after repair it will last many more times.

Motors

The main engines for the Teana are 2.5 and 3.5 liter V6s of the VQ25DE and VQ35DE series, and all-wheel drive vehicles are equipped with a 2.5 liter QR25DE in-line four. Export cars from Japan may have a 2.0 QR20DE engine under the hood. All engines are quite reliable, especially V6 engines, which are deservedly considered one of the best engines decades. Some difficulties are mainly associated with failures of attachments and the weakness of the cooling system for 3.5-liter engines. In addition, CVTs are very gentle on engines - this also needs to be taken into account.

So mileage of 250-350 thousand kilometers without a “capital” is not uncommon, but half a million is a completely working mileage with high-quality maintenance.

In general, VQ25DE and VQ35DE are excellent engines: Of course, in our conditions their resource is less than what they can waste in the USA or Japan, but it is still impressive. Of the main difficulties - bad winter launch and problems with catalyst life, which are largely related to each other. When catalysts fail, the service life of the piston group is sharply reduced due to ceramic chips getting into the cylinders.

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The oil pump is also rather weak: it really doesn’t like dirty oil and long replacement intervals, so you should not try to exceed the interval of 10 thousand from replacement to replacement in city traffic, and 15 thousand in a mixed cycle if you expect long-term operation. Otherwise, after 120-150 thousand mileage, the oil pressure will drop to a minimum. Spark plugs also need to be changed quite often. The motor is equipped with expensive iridium ones, but in practice this is useless; it is better to change more often the simpler ones. Although the replacement operation is not too easy, it guarantees normal engine power and increases the service life of the catalysts.

On 3.5 engines, there is also a problem with vibrations: the engine mounts will have to be changed very often, about once every 40-50 thousand, if you need comfort in the cabin. With a 2.5 engine, the problem is not so acute - the resource of these elements is much longer, and they may not bother you until mileage of 150-200 thousand.

But oil loss due to a rather “dense” crankcase ventilation system or its contamination - typical defect, so it requires regular checking and cleaning. If on jogging cars the engine “presses” the oil, then the problem is either wear of the piston group, or a banal clogging of the ventilation system, which is much more likely.

Timing chain VQ25DE

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As befits an excellent motor, there are no other specific problems observed. Once every 150-200 thousand you need to change the chains and dampers and adjust the valves at least once every hundred thousand - and he will walk and walk. The main thing is not to overheat and change the oil regularly: that’s all.

The in-line “four” QR25DE is not nearly as trouble-free and reliable, and despite its simpler design, it will be more expensive to operate. And the point is not only in the service life of the piston group, which is expected to be lower, about 200-250 thousand before the first intervention, but also in the fact that the service life of the chains, phase shifter and oil pump may be in the region of 100-150 thousand, and replacement will not be cheap. In addition, the piston group is prone to coking at high mileage, and the engine begins to eat up oil.

Pictured: Nissan Teana (J32) ‘2008–11

Often, by 120-150 thousand mileage, the engine is already sent for light overhaul due to stuck rings and timing belt wear, but this, as a rule, happens during severe traffic jams - usually the resource is still longer. Of course, in general, everything is not too bad: parts are inexpensive, liners can be replaced if there is wear, and most problems with vibrations and uneven revs can be cured by flushing and cleaning the throttle body and intake.

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The two-liter QR20DE engine is different from it large resource piston. But you shouldn’t count on a miracle - it definitely won’t last more than three hundred thousand, and most likely it will all end in oil burn with mileages of about 150-200 thousand. Well, the problems are the same: not a very long timing life, vibration, oil leaks and sensitivity to overheating.

Summary

If it weren’t for the CVTs and ours national characteristics driving, aggravated by winter, Teana could win the competition with its eternal rival. After all, its main engines are even more reliable, the equipment is richer, and the design, although strange, is present. In addition, the version with all-wheel drive is ideally suited for our winter: an SUV cannot be made from a long sedan, but the owner has much less hassle. But everything is decided by the nuances.

The paintwork here is worse - this is especially noticeable on cars before restyling. It’s realistic to find corrosion on a completely fresh and undamaged car, and in the future no one is immune: you can make “ceramics” and pour anti-corrosive on it - and still get corrosion of the doors and trunk lid at the age of six or seven, which is insulting and annoying.

Transmission life is always a lottery when purchasing, and with a 3.5 engine, the chances of winning are sharply reduced. Moreover, during the process you will have to get used to the fact that you need to handle the unit with care. Of course, the competitor also has plenty of shortcomings - the same corrosion resistance is also not flawless, but the image works for Toyota, not for Nissan, and a small difference in actual corrosion resistance ultimately turns out to be a significant factor in determining the price on the secondary market.

Fortunately, the price falls in proportion to the imaginary and not so shortcomings, so as an object for purchase, the Teana J32 is most likely extremely profitable. It has few competitors in this class, and even fewer who compare with it in terms of overall operating costs, especially when you take into account the price of insurance and maintenance. As for the choice, the 3.5-liter engine, as usual, is not recommended: the engine itself is excellent, but it will be difficult with the gearbox. But the 2.5-liter V6 is an excellent choice: the boxes with it last quite a long time, and there is enough traction. In addition, the engine has a very combative character.

It’s more difficult with in-line “fours”: a 2.0 with a “four-speed” seems to be a relatively good and cheap to repair option, but the service life is worse than that of V-types, and fuel consumption is higher than that of a 2.5-liter V6. But the 2.5 engine only comes with all-wheel drive, and it all depends on what you want more - a combat engine or cross-country ability and traction in winter. In any case, the Teana does not have any frankly problematic engines, and in-line “fours” look bad only against the background of more successful engines V6.