Nissan Teana / Cefiro VQ25DE 2.5 V6 Petrol Engine for Sale — South Africa

The VQ25DE is the 2.5-litre member of Nissan's VQ V6 family, the aluminium twin-cam engines that became a Nissan signature from the mid-1990s. It has an 85 mm bore and a short 73.3 mm stroke, four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing, with compression between 9.8:1 and 10.3:1 depending on the generation.

Output ranges from about 186 to 210 PS, so it is smooth and quick rather than brutal. Nissan used it in the Cefiro A32 and A33, the Teana J32, the Elgrand people carrier and the Fuga luxury sedan, and Renault Samsung used it in the SM5 and Latitude. In South Africa most VQ25DE engines arrive in Japanese and Asian imports of these models, which is why a good used unit is often the most practical way to keep one running.

On a used VQ25DE, check for oil consumption, since some VQ engines burn oil when piston rings or valve seals wear, and listen for timing-chain whine from the front. Look for leaks around the rocker covers and the oil cooler, and make sure the variable timing solenoids are clean. Intake and sump layouts differ between front-drive and rear-drive cars, so match yours by VIN. Workshops like the VQ for its refinement and solid build.