Other noteworthy features of this engine family include acoustically equal runner lengths and a tumble control valve for the intake manifold, a "silent" timing chain, mirror finished crankshaft and camshaft journals, and offset cylinder placement in an attempt for increased efficiency.

In 2015, the Nissan Teana received this 1.6 Turbo as a replacement for the earlier 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine.

In 2013, it entered Renault's lineup in the Sport Clio as the M5Mt, where it generates 147 kW; 197 hp (200 PS) and 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft).

For Brazil, this engine is fitted to the Tiida and Livina ranges, with Flex-fuel capability.

In November 2006, it entered Renault's lineup in the Clio III as the M4R, where it generates 108 kW; 145 hp (147 PS).

This engine is available with Nissan's XTRONIC CVT continuously variable transmission in several applications.

Applications: The MR20DD is a 2.0 L (1997 cc) engine developed by Nissan with direct injection and twin variable valve timing control.

Applications: The MR20DD S-Hybrid is a 2.0 L (1997 cc) Hybrid engine developed by Nissan with direct injection and twin variable valve timing control.

Applications: The M9R and M9T are a family of straight-four 16-valve turbocharged diesel engines co-developed by Nissan and Renault, and also Mercedes-Benz Group in the case of the M9T/OM699.

Features of the diesel engines include a cast-iron block, aluminium alloy cylinder head with double overhead camshafts, 16-valve layout and a bushes timing chain.

Low output versions of the M9R for the Renault Trafic II at 66 and 85 kW (90 and 116 PS; 89 and 114 hp) had been replaced by the Renault R engine with the introduction of the Trafic III, while versions starting from 96 kW (131 PS; 129 hp) include VNT chargers.

The M9R is a 2.0 L (1995 cc) 16-valve turbocharged diesel engine developed by the Renault–Nissan Alliance, and first installed in the Renault Laguna in 2006.

A 175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) form with particulate filter is available in Renault Laguna and Nissan X-Trail models.

In 2011 the 96 and 110 kW (131 and 150 PS; 129 and 148 hp) M9R engines has been updated with an optional package to lower exhaust emissions (Euro5) and fuel consumption.

Another important innovation introduced with this update was the BluedCi technology, which involves the installation of a small tank of adBlue, a chemical additive that is injected upstream of the catalyst and which, when combined with the exhaust gas, causes a reaction chemistry within the catalyst itself.

This engine debuted in two power levels, 160 and 200 PS (118 and 147 kW; 158 and 197 hp), in the Renault Talisman II 2.0 Blue dCi which was produced from December 2018.