The 2.4-liter Mitsubishi 4N15 diesel engine has been produced by the concern only since 2015 and is installed only on the popular L200 pickup truck and the Pajero Sport SUV. The unit is distinguished from its predecessors by an aluminum cylinder block and a MIVEC phase regulator.
The 4N1 family also includes engines: 4N13 and 4N14.
The engine was installed on:
- Mitsubishi L200 since 2015;
- Mitsubishi Pajero Sport since 2015.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 2442 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 154 – 181 |
| Torque output, Nm | 380 – 430 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 105.1 |
| Compression ratio | 15.5 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | MIVEC |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.4 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mitsubishi L200 2016) — city — highway — combined |
8.7 6.2 7.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 163 |
Disadvantages of the Mitsubishi 4N15 engine
- The main problems are delivered by a quickly clogged particulate filter and the EGR valve;
- There are cases of failure of expensive piezo injectors up to 100,000 km;
- Some owners with mileage over 100,000 km had to replace the timing chain;
- The intake manifold flaps are overgrown with soot and the control unit is throwing errors.
