The 1.5-liter Honda N15A turbodiesel was built from 2013 to 2023 and was offered mainly in compact cars for India and Southeast Asia: Amaze, City, Jazz, Mobilio, BR-V and WR-V. It is the smallest member of the Earth Dreams i-DTEC diesel family and was developed specifically for these markets.
Structurally it is a 16-valve DOHC four with chain-driven camshafts, Common Rail injection and a turbocharger with intercooler. The engine delivers 100 hp and 200 Nm, with peak torque already available from about 1750 rpm.
The N-series also includes: N16A, N22A and N22B.
Specifications
| Production years | 2013-2023 |
| Displacement, cc | 1498 |
| Fuel system | common rail |
| Power output, hp | 100 |
| Torque output, Nm | 200 |
| Block head | 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 76 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82.5 |
| Compression ratio | 16.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Fuel type | diesel |
The engine was installed on:
- Honda Amaze 1 in 2013 – 2018 (India);
- Honda Amaze 2 in 2018 – 2023 (India);
- Honda City 6 (GM) in 2014 – 2020 (India);
- Honda City 7 (GN) in 2020 – 2023 (India);
- Honda Jazz 3 (GK) in 2015 – 2020 (India);
- Honda Mobilio 1 in 2014 – 2018 (India);
- Honda BR-V 1 in 2016 – 2020 (India);
- Honda WR-V 1 in 2017 – 2023 (India).
Disadvantages of the Honda N15A engine
- Frequent short trips quickly coke the EGR valve and the intake tract;
- Common Rail injectors are sensitive to fuel quality and water in the fuel;
- On versions with a particulate filter, regeneration needs regular highway driving;
- The turbocharger does not tolerate delayed oil changes.
