The 3.5-liter Nissan VQ35DD engine was first introduced in 2016 and was intended for the popular Pathfinder crossover, as well as its counterpart from Infiniti under the QX60 index. The motor is equipped with a proprietary direct injection system and phase shifters on both shafts.
The VQ30 series also includes internal combustion engines: VQ30DE, VQ30DET, VQ30DD, VQ35DE, VQ35HR and VQ37VHR.
The engine was installed on:
- Nissan Pathfinder 4 (R52) in 2016 – 2021;
- Nissan Pathfinder 5 (R53) in 2021 – …;
- Infiniti QX60 1 (L50) in 2016 – 2020;
- Infiniti QX60 2 (L51) in 2021 – …
Specifications
| Start of production | 2016 |
| Displacement, cc | 3498 |
| Fuel system | NEO-Di direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 284 |
| Torque output, Nm | 351 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 95.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 81.4 |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Features | NDIS |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | eVTC |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.9 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan Pathfinder 2018) — city — highway — combined |
13.2 8.4 10.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 185 |
