Does A Nissan Qashqai Have A Timing Belt (Cambelt) Or A Chain?

Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a Nissan Qashqai. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain.

Nissan Qashqai
Model Year	Engine	Belt / Chain
2006 - 2013 (J10)	1.6 L HR16DE I4	timing chain
	2.0 L MR20DE I4	timing chain
	1.5 L K9K I4 (diesel)	timing belt
	1.6 L R9M I4 (diesel)	timing chain
	2.0 L M9R I4 (diesel)	timing chain
2013 - 2017 (J11)	1.2 L HR12DDT turbo I4	timing chain
	1.6 L MR16DDT I4	timing chain
	2.0 L MR20DE I4	timing chain
	1.5 L DCI I4 (diesel)	timing belt
	1.6 L DCI I4 (diesel)	timing chain

Which models have a belt/chain?

2006 - 2013:

From 2006 to 2013 Qashqai vehicles with the HR16DE, MR20DE, R9M and M9R engines have a timing chain while the K9K engine has a belt.

2013 - 2017:

From 2013 to 2017 all Qashqais have a timing chain except the 1.5DCI which is belt driven.
Nissan Qashqai