The 1.5-liter four-cylinder 16-valve Hyundai G4EC engine was produced by the company from 1999 to 2012 and installed in the second generation Accent model, which was quite popular in the Russian market, by TagAZ. In most other countries, this engine was only used until the restyling of the local versions of the Accent model. The Alpha series also includes: G4EA, G4EB, G4ED, G4EE, G4EH, G4EK and G4ER.
| Typ | row |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| number of valves | 16 |
| Exact capacity | 1495 cm³ |
| Cylinder diameter | 75.5 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 83.5 mm |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Power | 102 HP |
| Torque | 134 nm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| City | 9.9 litry |
| Route | 6.1 litry |
| Mixed | 7.5 litry |
The dry weight of the G4EC engine according to the catalog is 115.1 kg. The G4EC engine number is located at the front, at the junction of the block and the cylinder head. This engine doesn't have any particular weak points, but it mainly has minor issues such as fluctuating revs due to throttle, idle control valve, or injector contamination. It also often misfires due to a cracked ignition coil or broken wires. A distinctive feature of Alpha engines is the limited lifespan of the hydraulic lifters. They require good oil and frequent oil changes, otherwise they will start ticking before reaching 100,000 km mileage. Some consider worn-out oil pump plunger and dropping oil pressure as the cause of wear. In the Accent TagAZ manual, it is recommended to replace the timing belt every 50,000 km, but there are reviews online from those whose belt broke earlier, resulting in bent valves. The chain between the camshafts also needs to be replaced at 100,000 km, as it doesn't last long either. After 200,000 km, there is often a slight oil consumption that increases with mileage. Most often, the cause is hardened oil seals, and replacing them usually helps. However, if it doesn't, it means the piston rings are worn out and the engine will need a more expensive repair. Other drawbacks include complaints about short-lived auxiliary equipment and engine mounts, regular oil leaks, and the appearance of the Check Engine light due to a burned-out exhaust manifold gasket. If the engine doesn't start, it's worth checking the fuel cut-off system.
| Accent 2 (LC) | 1999 - 2012 |
The 1.6-liter, 16-valve Hyundai G4ED engine was produced in Korea from 2000 to 2012 and was used in the most popular models of the group, such as Accent, Elantra, Matrix, and Getz. There were two versions of this engine: with CVVT intake camshaft phase regulator and without it. The Alpha series also includes: G4EA, G4EB, G4EC, G4EE, G4EH, G4EK, and G4ER.
The 1.6-liter turbo engine Hyundai G4FJ or 1.6 T-GDI has been produced in Korea since 2011 and installed in popular models such as Sportage, Tucson, Ceed, Seltos, Kona, Veloster, and Soul. This powertrain differs in the presence of direct fuel injection and turbocharging. Gamma family: G4FA, G4FC, G4FD, G4FG, G4FL, G4FM, G4FP, and G4FT.
The 1.0-liter Hyundai G3LD or Smartstream G 1.0 MPI engine was introduced into production only in 2020 and is mounted only in the smallest models of the Korean conglomerate, such as the i10 and Picanto. There are two versions of this engine available: one with multipoint fuel injection (MPI) and one with direct fuel injection (DPI). The Kappa engine lineup includes the following models: G3LB, G3LC, G3LD, G3LE, G3LF, G4LA, G4LC, G4LD, and G4LE.
The 3.8-liter petrol engine Hyundai G6DJ or Genesis 3.8 GDi has been produced since 2011 and installed in many rear-wheel drive models of the company, especially under the Genesis brand. This engine is also found under the hoods of luxury sedans such as Equus and Quoris. Lambda engine lineup: G6DC G6DE G6DF G6DG G6DH G6DK G6DN G6DP G6DS
The 1.8-liter 16-valve engine VAZ 21128 was introduced by Super Auto in 2003 and basically was an advanced version of the serial engine VAZ 21124 with a different crankshaft. In 2014, an updated power unit based on the newer engine VAZ 21126 appeared. The VAZ 16V line also includes: 11194, 21124, 21126, 21127, 21129, and 21179.
The 5.5-liter, 12-cylinder Mercedes M275 E55 engine was produced from 2002 to 2013 and was installed in the most luxurious models of the company, such as the CL-Class, S-Class, and SL-Class. Based on this engine, the M285 engine was developed for Maybach sedans, as well as the 6.0-liter AMG engine. The V12 family also includes the engines: M120, M137, and M279.