An urban mid-size sedan from the Japanese automaker appeared to the world in 2003, replacing two models - Cefiro and Laurel. Nissan Teana immediately came to the court of buyers, including Russian ones. And to this day, sales in the secondary market are already at a good level. During its history, the model had three births and two upgrades in the first and second generation. Already in the second incarnation, the car was transferred to business class and, rather, has an intermediate position between D and E-class. From the predecessor of the premium Nissan Maxima, a line of J codes was received, which ended in 30.

The idea to combine austere luxury, maximum comfort, power, quality, exceptional safety, attention to detail and the dynamism of sports cars has received a delightful embodiment. In addition, impeccable sound insulation, smooth running, excellent handling, expensive finishes and a wide range of functionality are the hallmarks of the Nissan Teana.

1st generation (02.2003 - 01.2008)

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The first birth of the J31 machines lasted 5 years from 2003 to 2008 and was produced in Japan. The first two years the car was not presented in the Russian Federation. The restyled version of 2005 officially entered the Russian market in December with three engines - a 2.0 four-cylinder for 136 horses and two six-cylinders (pictured), whose volume is 2.3 liters, producing 173 hp. and 3.5 l 245 strong.

Of course, with such a mass (1456 kg), two liters is not enough, so in those years the baby got the role, for the most part, of a corporate and personal vehicle for middle managers. The 3.5 power unit is paired with an XTRONIC CVT-M6 continuously variable transmission, which can be manually shifted to six fixed gears.

The other two are equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Summarizing, we can say that the front-wheel drive five-door five-seater business sedan already at the start gained recognition and gained popularity, demonstrating sales, and this is the best review.

2nd generation (February 2008 - August 2011)

Russia became the first country of official sales of the second generation Nissan Teana - J32. The manufacturer's plans are so ambitious and adventurous that the wealth of trim levels, including all-wheel drive, is amazing. Engineers and designers did their best, taking as a basis the unremarkable body of the first incarnation, adding beauty and elegance.

The new Nissan D platform provides improved ride comfort, handling and safety. The interior has been improved in the direction of comfort and convenience - even less noise from the outside, more space above the head, on the sides and for the legs. Along with a wide selection and availability of 4WD, the price for the E-segment is quite acceptable.

Now under the hood is a 2.5 or 3.5 petrol V6 engine with a capacity of 182 and 249 hp.
In addition to the six, there is an all-wheel drive specification on which the motor is placed - an in-line four 2.5 (170 hp). All versions come with a new CVT with XTRONIC CVT electronic shift control.

Generation 2 changes (09.2011 - 02.2014)

As a result of Nissan's September 2011 facelift, the J32 saw the 2nd generation 4WD vehicle fitted with X-Trail's All Mode 4x4 all-wheel drive scheme, which added confidence on the road.

The appearance practically repeats the front-wheel drive configuration with the addition of some design decorating solutions that give grace, nobility and sport. For Russia, the assembly is organized at the Nissan plant in St. Petersburg.

3rd generation (03.2014 - 05.2016 for the Russian Federation, for Japan until 2017)

Nissan Tiana received a third birth, and in March 2014 saw the light of L33. Compared to its predecessor, significant changes have taken place - all the best qualities have been brought to perfection, anticipating expectations with a margin and taking into account shortcomings. Nissan presented a chic luxury, representative car with a complex, interesting, not boring design, at a price lower than its competitors.

In the new incarnation, every line is impeccable, where everything is harmoniously combined and endowed with exceptional taste using the most modern technologies, and sizes brought to business standards. In addition, the L33 has the smallest turning radius in its segment of 5.7 meters.

Russian Nissan car dealers offer the buyer two familiar power plants - a 2.5 inline four with a capacity of 173 hp. on all trim levels and a 3.5 V6 with 249 horses on top-end Premium and Premium Plus specifications. Both units are improved in terms of gasoline consumption. The transmission on both units is a variator.

What engines were installed

By the volume of the power plant, you can judge the price of the vehicle. The higher the cubic capacity, the larger and heavier the horse. Accordingly, manufacturers seek to match the motor to the price. The higher the cost and prestige, the stronger the engine and more liters. So, the cubic capacity of the Nissan Teana engine is from 2.0 to 3.5, producing from 136 to 252 hp.

Which engines are the most popular

The most popular unit in the L33 was the base volume of 2.5 liters, because its power is 172 hp. quite enough, no compromises - and the price tag is excellent and in operation the same dynamics and excellent quality, and fuel consumption is less than a 3.5-liter.

J32 are also in demand among our compatriots. There are many offers and a wide range of second-generation machines on the secondary market. The 2.5L is still the top choice, but the more powerful 3.5L are plentiful, indicating demand.

As for the J31, the 2.3-litre was the bulk of sales, along with roughly the same choice between 2 and 3.5-litres.

With which unit to choose a car

All Teana's six-cylinder engines are successful. It matters how, where and how much the vehicle was operated. Reliable, powerful and economical VQ series 25 35. Their resource is 350 thousand km. Approximately 70% of commercial vehicles are 2.5 and 20% are 3.5 liter. Gasoline 4-cylinder two-liter QR-series are a rarity, but if you find one and decide to buy, approach the final decision very carefully and critically.

Most often, these are former corporate horses that were used “both in the tail and in the mane”, and were serviced with a peculiarity of the Russian mentality - not mine, it’s not a pity. Of course, you can buy and install a contract ICE. Replacing an old node with a new one involves removing the mechanism, so do not try to do it yourself if you do not have such skills.

Features of operation in Russia

The danger to the heart of the Japanese is low-quality gasoline. Its use immediately leads to overheating and damage to oxygen sensors. While driving in a traffic jam with the air conditioner running, when braking is constantly replaced by slow driving, the temperature of the internal combustion engine will begin to rise rapidly. This means that the radiator cells are clogged and require urgent cleaning. For the same reason, or when refueling with a low octane rating (92 instead of 95), the internal combustion engine knocks.

Driving in traffic jams and CVTs is bad. At low speeds, it has to work excessively at a high gear ratio, which wears out the belt and further leads to oil starvation and damage to the mechanism, which will cost $ 2,500 to repair. Don't expose yourself to spending when you can avoid it. As soon as you feel jolts, change the gear oil and filters. With adequate driving and regular oil changes, CVTs of this model will valiantly last 200 thousand km.

The poor quality of the roads and the frequent hard contact of the bumper on the curbs and speed bumps breaks the plastic protection of the engine - anthers.

ICE troit. Perhaps the most common malfunction of any power unit occurs regardless of age, equipment, kilometers traveled, and even condition. Tribling means uneven operation of the cylinders, which, in turn, leads to the fact that the working mixture does not burn out in the chamber, lights up with a delay or does not burn out completely. If one of the signs of a “disease” appears, you should immediately go to the mechanic for diagnosis for treatment.

• At idle, the engine jerks and shakes. Sometimes so much that it is transferred to the steering wheel.
• While driving, power drops, jerks appear during acceleration and dips when you press the gas. The check lights up.
• Exhaust pipe sound

The article presents an overview of the second generation Nissan Teana J32 business class sedan (2008-2014). Issues of configurations, characteristics, performance are touched upon, a separate subsection is devoted to owner reviews.

Since the 2nd generation Nissan Teana in the J32 body has not been collected in Russia since 2015, the article will be especially useful for those who want to purchase this car in the secondary market.

Nissan Teana - how many generations are there?

The Nissan Teana model has been produced by the Japanese concern since 2003; in some automotive markets, this brand is known under the Maxima, Cefiro or Altima brands.

As of 2016, a total of three generations have been produced, the bodies have been assigned the indices J31, J32 and L33.

The name for a premium car is associated with the area, the name Teana in Italy is a small village.

Nissan Teana second generation

The Nissan Teana J32 is based on the Nissan D platform, the main production years of the 2nd generation are 2008-2014.

The car was assembled in such countries as:

• China;
• India;
• Angola;
• Japan;
• Thailand;
• Malaysia;
• Iran;
• Russia (since summer 2009).

In India and Taiwan, cars are still being produced, for economic reasons, Teana production in St. Petersburg was curtailed in the fall of 2015.

But on the roads of Russia, such a car can often be found, and in the secondary market the car is in deserved demand.

Nissan Teana J32 is a comfortable large D-class sedan, in the cabin of which five passengers are freely accommodated.

There are not only front-wheel drive versions, but also 4x4 cars, but diesel engines are not provided in the model range, only gasoline engines are present.

Of the gearboxes, only a continuously variable variator is available, but another transmission is not needed here, the gearbox copes well with the tasks.

Teana-2 is a purely urban “resident”, it is unlikely to pass along bumpy country roads due to low ground clearance.

Soft suspension and rich equipment make the car very comfortable, and passengers enjoy a trip in a premium car.

Engines

The Russian-assembled Teana-2 model is equipped with three types of engines - V6 2.5 and 3.5 liter gasoline power units, as well as a 2.5-liter gasoline “four”.

A four-cylinder MR20DE 2.0 l engine is also available for the Chinese market, but a car with such an internal combustion engine was not delivered to Russia.

The most common Nissan Teana engine is a 6-cylinder V-shaped power unit 2.5 with a capacity of 182 hp. With. models VQ25DE. This ICE is only on cars with front wheel drive.

Another fairly popular engine with the same volume is the 4-cylinder QR25DE, its power is 167 horsepower, and it was installed on Russian and Japanese 4x4 Teana Four cars.

And the most powerful power unit is the VQ35DE six-cylinder engine with 248 hp. With. 3.5 l, it is present in the 4x2 version.

Transmission

In any configuration of a flagship car, only a continuously variable CVT transmission is installed, and this type of gearbox has a number of undeniable advantages:

• the driver does not need to be distracted by gear shifting; when accelerating with such a box, the car picks up speed smoothly, without jumps and jerks;
• the dynamics with are very good, and here the variator has a clear advantage over other types of gearboxes;
• the continuously variable transmission does not create unnecessary noise, while the engine runs in a fairly economical mode.

CVT also has a big minus - the Nissan Teana variator is not very reliable, even with the most careful operation, its resource does not exceed 170 thousand kilometers.

But the gearbox usually fails earlier, and when repairs may be needed depends on the operating conditions.

Quite often, it is necessary to repair the Teana box on the first “lap”, in some cases, breakdowns occur even at 30-50 thousand kilometers.

Salon and trunk

Externally, the Nissan Teana interior resembles the interior of Infiniti, but this is not surprising - the Nissan and Infiniti brands are produced by the same company.

Fabric upholstery on the seats is available only on a car in the simplest basic configuration of Elegance 2WD, in all other versions a leather interior is provided.

The instrument panel, console and door trim are decorated with wooden inserts, the steering wheel is sheathed in leather, and in general, high-quality expensive materials are used.

The richness of the interior is the hallmark of Nissan's flagship cars, and this is the brand's advantage over competitors.

Starting the engine on Teane J32 is carried out by a button, a driver's seat with an electric drive, there is a seat position memory function (2 settings).

In the interior of the car, everything is thought out to the smallest detail:

• a comfortable seat allows the driver not to get tired behind the wheel for many hours;
• the control element is ergonomic, all buttons and handles are in their places;
• the dashboard is informative, and the soft backlight allows you to read all the information from the devices without stress.

Sitting on the back seat, the 1.8 m tall passenger has ample headroom and front knee room in front of the front seat.

The armrest at the back is not easy, it is a real multifunctional device and is equipped with:

• two coasters;
• buttons for ventilation and seat heating;
• audio control panel;
• rear curtain control buttons.

There is more than enough space for the front passenger.

The trunk lid on the sedan opens from the passenger compartment, on the driver's side, the volume of the luggage compartment is declared by the manufacturer to be 488 liters.

Inside, the trunk is trimmed with pile material, the interior space for transporting goods does not stand out in anything special.

Nissan Tiana second generation ( J32 body) began production in 2008. Compared to the first Tiana, this is a completely different car. And first of all, for the reason that it is already going on a different platform - “ Nissan D". More than ten models of cars have already been created on this basis, including Renault Laguna 3 and Renault Latitude. But on the Russian market, it is the second Tiana that is most popular on this platform, which is a direct competitor Toyota Camry. For the Russian market, the car was assembled at a factory near St. Petersburg, which made it possible to slightly reduce the price for buyers from the Russian Federation.

The simplest engine for the Russian version was not offered, but the idea of ​​“V6 only for Russian Nissans” was also abandoned. There was also a modification with all-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter in-line four-cylinder engine and a slightly increased ground clearance, which added to Tiana's cross-country ability - an excellent version of the Russian Federation. Another would be a station wagon ...







In the cabin, like other big Japanese, everything is chic - the materials and components correspond to the business class. Maybe the driving performance is slightly inferior to the European premium segment, maybe the interior trim materials of European business sedans are a little better, but everything looks great, it feels nice to the touch, and the price is generally pleasing. But there are some points on reliability issues.

The checkpoint at Teana 2 is only automatic, and, for the most part, CVT variators, requiring delicate handling and maintenance, but pleasing the owner with low fuel consumption and high reliability. But Russian drivers, for the most part, like to drive too actively, and are not very well versed in proper car maintenance. Hence, there are so many killed CVTs in the secondary market, which spoiled the image of this car.

And there are questions to the body - its paintwork is rather weak, it is easily damaged by pebbles and sand at speed, the resistance of the metal to corrosion is also at an average level. But everything is relative. Compared to many European models, the car looks decent, and some Tianas also have additional anticorrosion and a special external protective coating applied by the first owner, which radically changes the situation.

So is it worth buying this car in the secondary market? Let's try to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Nissan Teana 2.

bodywork

Not the best part of this car. Delicate paint, light coating of anticorrosive, which does not adhere to metal very well. If the paint is damaged for some reason, then it is worth covering this place from the effects of the atmosphere as soon as possible, otherwise the iron in this place will turn red in just a week. The front part of the body, the lower edges of the doors, the sills and the edges of the wheel arches are most at risk. On pre-styling (produced before 2011) cars, you can already see pockets of serious corrosion. The outer chrome tarnished very quickly, after which corrosion also began to overcome it. For the above reasons, many cars were repainted in the early years of ownership. So it should be borne in mind that the repainting of Teana did not always happen as a result of an accident.



When choosing a car in the second market, carefully inspect the thresholds, doors, fenders for corrosion on the welds. It is also worth inspecting the floor of the luggage compartment and the seams of the engine compartment. You should not think that all Tianas are rotten, there is simply a great chance to find corrosion in these places and on relatively young cars.

Headlights and windshield are prone to rubbing, as in the Chinese. Thankfully they are inexpensive. Headlight lenses are quite reliable and rarely burn out. The windshield is rather weak - it can crack from a small pebble or as a result of a sharp supply of hot air from the stove to it in frost. The xenon headlight washer loves to consume liquid, but it still does not cope well with Russian road dirt. Some car owners turn it off for the winter, as a 5-liter bottle of liquid can be gone in just a couple of days.









There are also complaints about the doors - their seals are characterized by weak fixation, which is fraught with increased noise and dirty thresholds. The door limiter does not do its job very well, and this also applies to new cars. The handles on the outside of the doors are rather weak and often break. Chrome peels off very quickly. The luggage compartment lid is suspended poorly, there are complaints about failures in the operation of the lock due to its skew. And if you try to close it on a trunk filled to the top, then the gaps will go away, and the compartment opening will become leaky. The same result can be obtained in winter when water and snow freeze in the luggage compartment opening.

In the cabin

Salon is a strong point of this car. Huge space, quality finishing materials, many different options. There were no frankly empty configurations. But if you carefully consider it, you can find some nuances. Leather is not of the highest quality, ages very quickly. For those owners who smoke in the car, this is noticeable very strongly - dust and smoke cling to the finishing materials so tightly that it is almost impossible to remove them completely. This is clearly visible on the ceiling and racks.





A crumpled driver's seat, a worn steering wheel for 100,000 km of run is a common picture. The steering wheel material is frankly weak, the threads on the seams wear out over time.

Electronic part

The age of the second Tian has not yet reached the point where global breakdowns of the controls of various car systems begin. While malfunctions can affect the power window control unit, various squeaks in the cabin. Electronics, a multimedia system, an air conditioner can “plug in” (for cars with high mileage). There are failures in the actuators of the air duct dampers, the stove fan may need to be replaced after 150 thousand kilometers. There are practically no global problems regarding wiring or actuators. Rare repairs are random. On pre-styling cars, engine sensors are already slowly starting to die.

Chassis and brake system

Cars that have received proper maintenance do not have brake problems. On all-wheel drive modifications, worn brake hoses in the front can sometimes be found, which, in a good way, should already be replaced. Discs really do not like overheating, but their price is not at all high. Due to overheating, they have to be changed even before unacceptable wear.

ABS and other components of the electronic system are not a hassle - sensors, wiring and blocks are made of very high quality. But for a car with a 3.5-liter engine, the brakes are clearly not enough - it is difficult for them to stop such power. Clearly, the engineers did not expect this car to be used as a racing variant.



The suspension has also proved to be very reliable. Its weak point is the hub bearings, which need to be changed on a run of 100-130 thousand km or after the first serious blow. But the quality of domestic roads is to blame for such a small resource.

Suspension elements are reliable, but not cheap. In case of their replacement, you will have to pay a tidy sum. Electronically controlled shock absorbers are expensive to repair. It is better to avoid such versions in the secondary market. A failed drive for their adjustment will require the replacement of two expensive nodes at the same time (80-100 thousand rubles).

The steering rarely fails, the classic power steering is very reliable. There were no leaks of the rack and its knocks, the resource of rods and tips even on Russian roads is more than 100 thousand km.

Transmission

This Tiana 2 node has the most problems. It just so happened that Renault-Nissan decided to give preference to variators, instead of 4-automatic transmissions, which were used on the first Tiana. Before restyling, a gearbox was used Jatco JF011E(on ICE 2.0 and 2.5 liters). Although this variator is quite reliable, but paired with a 2.5-liter engine, it demonstrates a very low resource. After restyling, Tiana began to install a box Jatco JF016E. In some ways, it is similar to its predecessor, but delivers fewer problems. The resource of this variator, with careful operation and timely maintenance, is approximately 200 thousand km until the first repair, not associated with a complete failure of the box. In addition, the box is very economical.

The resource of the CVT transmission is directly affected by the driving mode. First of all, it is worth avoiding loads on a cold box - the belt begins to slip, which leads to increased wear of the cones. Overheating should also be avoided, as well as prolonged driving at a stretch at low speed (towing, off-road driving). Harmful and long races at high speed, jerks and shock loads.

On the 3.5-liter versions, the vartator remained the same, because only he could withstand high torque. Warming up before driving for these cars is a mandatory measure, especially in winter, when the roads are covered with snow and ice (the large moment of this internal combustion engine quickly breaks the wheels into slip, which is detrimental to the variator). Most cars are front-wheel drive, this type of transmission does not cause problems.

In 4x4 versions, it is sometimes necessary to change the rear axle drive clutch, the resource of which is significantly reduced by racing races or frequent movement on an icy surface. Although it is still unknown what will fail first, the variator or clutch. If the variator oil has not been changed for a long time, then the new owner should get ready to replace the oil pump, valve body plungers and step pump. The oil needs to be changed every 60 thousand km, then it will not be necessary to open the variator for repair earlier than after 250 thousand km.

Engines

The main power units for the second Tiana - V6 2.5 ( VQ25DE) and 3.5 liters ( VQ35DE). All-wheel drive versions were equipped with four-cylinder in-line QR25DE volume of 2.5 liters.

The power plants are generally very reliable, especially the V6, which is considered one of the best internal combustion engines of the last decade, can go 300,000 or more without a major overhaul. And with the proper level of service, a half-million resource is not at all uncommon. There are problems with attachments and the cooling system for versions of 3.5 liters.

Of the problems, one can single out a small resource of catalysts. If they are not replaced in a timely manner (with a snag), then its destroyed ceramic particles will be sucked into the CPG, which will lead to scuffing on the cylinder walls. The oil pump does not like low-quality lubricant and long replacement intervals. If you move mainly in the city, then 10 thousand is the maximum limit from replacement to oil change. Better yet, cut it down.

On the VQ35DE units, there are problems associated with the rapid failure of the internal combustion engine cushions (a resource of approximately 50-70 thousand km), which is accompanied by vibrations. But on 2.5-liter engines, the pillows serve 150-200 thousand km.

It is worth checking the oil level regularly. Its waste is possible due to contamination of the crankcase ventilation system. If this is observed on used cars, then you should not immediately sin on the wear of the CPG parts, most likely it is it that is clogged. A simple cleaning will help.







After 170-200 thousand kilometers, it is necessary to replace chains and dampers, adjust valve clearances - every 100 thousand, do not overheat the internal combustion engine and change the oil regularly. Under these conditions, the V-shaped engine will not cause problems.

The in-line four-cylinder QR25DE has a lower resource, and its operation is more expensive. With long runs, coking of the rings was noted, which was accompanied by increased oil consumption. Chains, phase shifter, oil pump last about 150 thousand, their simultaneous replacement will hurt your pocket. The engine resource before overhaul rarely exceeds 250 thousand km. Engine vibrations and floating speeds were noted, but this was treated in most cases by cleaning the throttle.

Occasionally there are two-liter QR20DE(by car from Japan). Their resource before overhaul is about 300 thousand km, oil consumption begins after 150 thousand. Their problems are similar to the in-line four.

Differences between dorestyling and restyling.

Since 2008, the car has been produced in Japan. Since the end of 2009, production has been established in Russia. The car produced in the Russian Federation had a number of changes compared to those produced in Japan. These changes are listed below:

The chrome parts changed color, they were light in color, they became dark. the color scheme of the body has also changed;

The tow hook was removed, which was welded to the luggage compartment floor;

For the maximum configuration, the airflow and heating of the rear sofa were removed, as well as the multimedia control function and the rear window blind. also removed the rear head restraints with folding ears;

Under the conditions of Russian roads, the suspension was changed, including the front fists became cast iron, on the "Japanese" they were made of aluminum alloy;

The front bumper reinforcement became silver (was black), a black plastic plug appeared under the tow hook;

There was a version of the car with 4WD and with an engine from X-Trail.

From the second half of 2011, restyled Teana J32 models went into production. The most notable changes are listed below:

Head optics with xenon received lenses. halogen headlights have not received changes;

Taillights changed color in the middle: they were red, they became white;

The headlight washer nozzles were more advanced;

The nameplates on the trunk lid have shifted a little lower. complete set designations disappeared;

Changed the style of alloy wheels for R16 and R17;

For the maximum configuration, the option with a steering wheel, which has wood inserts, has disappeared. The GU has changed, the control buttons have changed. removed the NAVI block from the luggage compartment and the DVD from the glove compartment. there is a USB input. returned heating and blowing rear sofa;

In the maximum configuration, cars with the VQ25DE engine have a panoramic roof;

There was a rear view mirror with automatic dimming; the dashboard has changed - the color of the backlight has changed from red to white. the color of decorative inserts under the tree has changed.

In 2013, a super top-of-the-range black version appeared, which changed the plastic thresholds, bumper linings, alloy wheels (painted in dark gray). There was a spoiler on the trunk lid.

What is the result

Tiana 2 may well compete Toyota Camry, if not for the variators installed on it. The main engines of Tiana are more reliable, the equipment is richer, the design is quite competitive. In addition, there are versions with all-wheel drive. But a number of minor shortcomings prevent this from being done in full. So, the paintwork is worse than that of Toyota, there are more centers of corrosion, the resource of the variator is roulette, which the previous owner of the car has already begun to play.

Having bought this car, you need to get used to its careful operation. Much is decided by the price in the secondary market, which is important when buying a car of this class. Few people can give what Teana 2 offers for the same money. Pre-styling versions and cars with a 3.5 engine are not recommended for purchase due to problems with the variator. A good option is the V6 2.5 liter.

Video reviews, test drives and reviews of the owners of the Nissan Teana II J32:

About the main number of complaints about the second generation Teana is associated with 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 with 2.0 and 2.5 engines, a very common Jatco JF011E was installed. This is practically a hit in the world of continuously variable automatic transmissions, but on Teana it works mainly with 2.5 engines, which does not have the best effect on the resource. After restyling in 2011, a more advanced Jatco JF016E box took its place. It is in many ways similar to its predecessor, but it provides fewer hydraulic problems during the warranty run of 100-150 thousand kilometers, but it has problems with the torque converter resource: according to the latest fashion, it has a “partial blocking”, which means increased wear in such modes. Well, Jatco JF010E still worked with 3.5 engines, because it was the only transmission that could withstand their moment. Very rare cars with a two-liter engine for Asian markets were also equipped with the “classic” RE4F04A automatic transmission, but they are almost lost in the total mass. In addition, after restyling, the “four-step” was also changed to CVT.

Pictured: Nissan Teana (J32) interior "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 clutch of the rear wheel drive clutch is added to the number of nodes with a limited resource, which can be burned during frequent rides on ice or “races” 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 the push-pull belt design and feature highly mature designs. With careful operation and timely replacement of oil and filters, they are extremely reliable transmissions that can travel 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 boxes is very high.

Pictured: Nissan Teana (J32) "2011–14

But such transmissions really do not like many operating modes that undermine their resource. First of all, the “cold” load: on an unheated variator, a slightly increased load leads to slippage and damage to the belt and cones.

Overheating is no less detrimental, especially with a constantly changing load. CVTs can be harmed by extreme gear ratios, prolonged pulling at low speeds - for example, when towing or in deep mud - as well as long rides 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 bumps harms the belt and cones, not to mention off-road traffic, slippage, overcoming bumps “from a standstill” and other loads of this kind.

As a result, the average resource of the variator during Russian operation is two times more modest than in the USA or Japan, and there are fewer opportunities for recovery. Although the average repair is usually not too expensive: if you do not tighten it with a belt change, 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 large, and the belt and cones were badly worn out, then almost certainly the repair would be extremely expensive, and given the prices for spare parts with us, it would be completely unprofitable.

Well, in addition to all of the above, the structures have individual "weak points", as 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 a repair increase significantly.

Especially many difficulties arise with the Jatco JF010E, which was installed with 3.5 engines. He, of course, is much stronger than his younger brothers, but nevertheless, a burnt belt, crumbs in oil and torn filters on such machines are the rule rather than the exception. Most of the owners do not deny themselves the pleasure of "pressing the slipper", once again "punish" someone on the road and ride at speeds over 150 on the highway. With runs over 150 thousand, a preventive replacement of the belt is most likely necessary: ​​its frictional notches wear out, and it begins to transmit torque worse, and the slippage that occurs can damage the cones, after which the cost of repair will increase many times over.

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

During prolonged operation on contaminated oil, the oil pump and valve body plungers also suffer. If the oil has not been changed for a long time, then after 100 thousand, most likely, it will be necessary to check the working pressure and completely rebuild the valve body. With a run of 150-200 thousand, the step pump usually also needs to be replaced, and when working on dirty oil, it can fail much earlier.

The Jatco JF011E box works in more comfortable conditions, especially in the case of two-liter engines. Its successor 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 little more mileage, and the torque converter lock-up pads wear out faster, since they are loaded during fast accelerations, as in "classic" automatic transmissions recent 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 often, 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 bearing wear. In the early revisions of the boxes, there may be problems with the cranked output shaft bearings, while the standard bearing life is about 160-200 thousand. If noises and vibrations appear, it is worth replacing them until the cones and belt are damaged. For runs over 150 thousand, it is recommended to replace the filter, replace the four valve body solenoids and clean the pressure relief valve. The step motor also does not like dirty oil very much and easily breaks down if its replacement is exceeded.

Pictured: Nissan Teana (J32) "2011–14

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

Motors

The main engines for the Teana were V6 for 2.5 and 3.5 liters of the VQ25DE and VQ35DE series, and all-wheel drive cars were equipped with an in-line “four” QR25DE 2.5 liters. Export cars from Japan may have a 2.0 QR20DE engine under the hood. All engines are quite reliable, especially the V6 engines, which are deservedly considered one of the best engines of the decade. 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 must also be taken into account.

So runs of 250-350 thousand kilometers without a “capital” are not uncommon, but half a million is quite a working mileage with quality service.

In general, VQ25DE and VQ35DE are excellent engines: of course, in our conditions their resource is less than they can depart in the USA or Japan, but still impressive. Of the main difficulties - poor winter start-up and problems with the resource of catalysts, which are largely related to each other. When catalysts fail, the resource of the piston group is sharply reduced due to the ingress of ceramic chips into the cylinders.

The oil pump is still rather weak: it really does not like dirty oil and long drain intervals, so you should not try to exceed the interval of 10 thousand from replacement to replacement in urban traffic, and 15 thousand in the combined cycle if you are counting on long operation. Otherwise, after 120-150 thousand mileage, the oil pressure will drop to a minimum. Candles also need to be changed quite often. The motor is equipped with expensive iridium ones, but in practice it is useless, it is better to change simpler ones more often. Although the replacement operation is not too easy, it guarantees normal engine power and increases the life of the catalysts.

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

But oil burnout due to a rather “dense” crankcase ventilation system or its contamination is a typical defect, so its regular check and cleaning is required. If the motor “presses” oil on running cars, then the point is either the wear of the piston group, or the banal clogging of the ventilation system, which is much more likely.

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As befits an excellent motor, there are no more specific problems. 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, in fact, is all.

The in-line “four” QR25DE is far from being so trouble-free and reliable, and in operation, despite the simpler design, it will be more expensive. And the point is not only in the resource of the piston group, which is expectedly lower, of the order of 200-250 thousand before the first intervention, but also in the fact that the resource of the chains, phase shifter and oil pump can be in the region of 100-150 thousand, and the replacement will not be cheap. In addition, the piston group at high mileage is prone to coking, and the engine begins to eat up oil.

Pictured: Nissan Teana (J32)" 2008–11

Often, by 120-150 thousand mileage, the motor is already sent for an easy overhaul due to stuck rings and timing wear, but this usually happens during hard plug operation - usually the resource is still higher. Of course, in general, everything is not too bad: parts are inexpensive, sleeves can be changed if there is wear, and most of the problems with vibrations and uneven speeds are treated by flushing and cleaning the throttle and intake.

The two-liter QR20DE engine differs from it in a large piston resource. But you shouldn’t count on a miracle - it definitely won’t pass more than three hundred thousand, but most likely, everything will end with an oil burner with runs of about 150-200 thousand. Well, the problems are the same: not a very high timing resource, vibrations, oil leaks and sensitivity to overheating.

Summary

If not for CVTs and our national driving habits, exacerbated by winter, Teana could win the competition with the eternal rival. After all, her main motors are even more reliable, the equipment is richer, and the design, albeit strange, is present. In addition, the all-wheel drive version is the best suited for our winter: an SUV from a long sedan will not work, but the owner has much less trouble. But everything is decided by the nuances.

Here the paintwork is worse - this is especially noticeable in cars before restyling. It’s realistic to find corrosion on a completely fresh and not broken car, and in the future no one is insured: you can make “ceramics” and spill it with anticorrosive agents - and still get corrosion on the doors and trunk lid at the age of six or seven, which is insulting and annoying.

Pictured: Nissan Teana (J32) "2011–14

The transmission resource is always a lottery when buying, and with a 3.5 engine, the chances of winning are sharply reduced. Moreover, in the process you will have to get used to the fact that you need to handle the unit carefully. Of course, the competitor has enough shortcomings - the same corrosion resistance is also not perfect, 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 pricing in the secondary market.

Fortunately, the price drops in proportion to the imaginary and not so shortcomings, so as an object for buying the Teana J32, most likely, it is extremely profitable. In this class, it has few competitors, and even fewer who can compare with it in terms of overall cost of operation, especially when you consider 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 box. But the 2.5-liter V6 is an excellent choice: the boxes with it last long enough, and there is enough traction. In addition, the motor is very combative.

It is more difficult with in-line "fours": 2.0 with a "four-stage" seems to be a relatively good and cheap option to repair, but the resource is worse than that of V-exemplars, and fuel consumption is greater than that of a 2.5-liter V6. But the 2.5 engine is only coupled 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, Teana does not have frankly problematic engines, and in-line “fours” look bad only against the background of more successful V6 engines.

Pictured: Nissan Teana (J32) "2011–14

Sales market: Russia.

Based on the uncomplicated body design of the previous model, the designers of the second generation Teana added some lines to emphasize the elegance of the car. It is built on a new D-platform, which significantly increases the rigidity of the structure compared to the first generation model, providing a smoother and smoother movement, good handling, safety and noise isolation. The Teana's interior has also been completely redesigned, with a focus on comfort and quality. The noise level has become even lower - this is a refinement not only with the use of insulating materials, but also by improving aerodynamics. Salon has a large volume, it is more functional. The second generation of the Nissan Teana business class sedan was presented at the Beijing Motor Show in 2008, and Russia became the first country where official sales of the model began. Surprisingly, however, in the Teana example, the manufacturer managed to offer such a rich model range for the Russian buyer that even all-wheel drive modifications are presented, which is often not offered by many competitors operating in the Russian market.

Nissan dealers in Russia offered customers five Teana trim levels with a 2.5-liter engine and three trim levels with a 3.5-liter power plant. Standard equipment for all versions of the sedan includes separate climate control for the driver and front passenger, anti-theft alarm and immobilizer, fog lights, cruise control, chip key and engine start button, leather steering wheel and gear lever trim. Top-of-the-line features include an 8-way power driver's seat with memory, an Ottoman power leg support for the front passenger seat, a BOSE® 5.1 Digital Surround audio system, a rearview camera, a DVD navigation system, a glass sunroof and electric sunblind. The car is fully adapted for Russia - the navigation system uses Russified maps, voice guidance is also provided in Russian.

For the Russian market, the car is equipped with two six-cylinder V-shaped gasoline engines of 2.5 liters (power 182 hp) or 3.5 liters (power 249 hp). Both powerplants deliver 80% of maximum torque at 1600 rpm for fast response and smooth acceleration. In addition to them, a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder in-line engine is offered, which, in fact, opens the engine range. Its power is 167 hp, and it is put on versions with all-wheel drive. All vehicle modifications are equipped with a new electronically controlled continuously variable transmission XTRONIC CVT with an adaptive gear ratio change system.

The smooth running of the Nissan Teana is achieved through the use of a newly developed front suspension, as well as an upgraded rear multi-link suspension design. In combination with the high rigidity of the body, the suspension acts quite effectively in absorbing shocks from road irregularities. Separately, a few words about all-wheel drive. The All Mode 4x4 transmission with multi-plate clutch in the rear wheel drive is the same as on the X-Trail and Murano crossovers, except for the program control. In complex modes at speeds up to 30 km / h, blocking is possible (using the “Lock” button), while the distribution along the axes is rigid, in a ratio of 57:43. In addition, the ground clearance of the Teana adapted to Russian conditions has been increased to 150 mm.

A variety of Teana safety systems assist the driver in maintaining safe driving conditions (xenon headlights and a rearview camera), help recover from dangerous situations and resume safe driving (brake assistance systems and stability control), and minimize damage when a collision is unavoidable (pillows and seat belts, solid body, active head restraints, etc.). To confirm the figures, we note that, compared with the old model, the torsional rigidity of the body has increased by 40% due to the greater use of high-strength steels.

The second generation of Nissan Teana offered such a technical variety that previously foreign car buyers had only dreamed of. At least the fact that now you can choose 4WD speaks for itself, and even at an affordable price for a business class. In the secondary market, these modifications make up a fairly good range to choose from, which means that buyers liked it. Versions with 2.5-liter engines represent the maximum choice, but luxurious 3.5-liter modifications also form a rather serious group.

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