2.4-liter petrol engine Hyundai-Kia G4KJ or 2.4 GDi has been produced since 2009 and installed in popular models such as Optima, Sonata, Santa Fe, Sorento, and Sportage. This engine stands out due to the presence of the GDi direct fuel injection system and the balancing shaft block. Theta series: G4KE G4KF G4KG G4KH G4KL G4KM G4KN G4KR G4KP
| Typ | row |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| number of valves | 16 |
| Exact capacity | 2359 cm³ |
| Cylinder diameter | 88 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 97 mm |
| Power system | direct injection |
| Power | 180 - 201 HP |
| Torque | 231 - 251 nm |
| Compression ratio | 11.3 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 5/6 |
| City | 12.9 litry |
| Route | 7.5 litry |
| Mixed | 9.4 litry |
The weight of the G4KJ engine according to the catalog is 128.4 kg. The engine number G4KJ is located at the front, at the junction with the transmission. Bearing rotation. In all units of this series, the connecting rod bearings are weak and rotations are unfortunately common, especially for all-wheel drive cars and those who like to save on lubricant replacements. Engineers tried to fix the situation and from 2011 to 2014 they installed different bearings with a ceramic coating. But their lifespan turned out to be even shorter, sometimes less than 50,000 km. E-CVVT phase regulator. Since 2015, this power unit has been equipped with an electro-phase regulator E-CVVT on the intake, and in the first year, dealers often replaced it under warranty due to oil leakage under the cover. Modest lifespan also characterizes the carbon brushes, which are also located under this cover. Oil consumption. These engines quickly developed oil cooling injector problems and scoring issues due to the ingress of catalyst crumbs, although they are not common. And the main reason for the appearance of excessive oil consumption here is the sticking of oil scraper rings. Other drawbacks. Like any direct fuel injection engine, this one suffers from carbon deposits on the valves. There are also complaints online about weak gaskets, low lifespan of the air conditioner bearings, and often worn-out wire harnesses located near the intake manifold.
| Grandeur 5 (HG) | 2011 - 2016 |
| Grandeur 6 (IG) | 2016 - 2019 |
| Santa Fe 3 (DM) | 2012 - 2018 |
| Santa Fe 4 (TM) | 2018 - 2020 |
| Sonata 6 (YF) | 2010 - 2015 |
| Sonata 7 (LF) | 2014 - 2020 |
| Tucson 3 (TL) | 2015 - 2021 |
| Cadenza 1 (VG) | 2011 - 2016 |
| Cadenza 2 (YG) | 2016 - 2019 |
| Optima 3 (TF) | 2010 - 2015 |
| Optima 4 (JF) | 2015 - 2020 |
| Sorento 2 (XM) | 2012 - 2014 |
| Sorento 3 (UM) | 2014 - 2020 |
| Sportage 4 (QL) | 2015 - 2021 |
The 3.3-liter engine Hyundai G6DH or Santa Fe 3.3 GDi was produced from 2011 to 2020 and installed in models with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, such as Cadenza, Grandeur, or Sorento. This engine can also be found under the hood of Genesis and Quoris models with rear-wheel drive. Gamma Lineup: G6DF G6DG G6DJ G6DK G6DL G6DM G6DN G6DP G6DS
The 3.5-liter V6 Hyundai G6DC engine has been produced in factories in Korea and the USA since 2009 and has been installed in many front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models of the Korean company, such as the Sorento and Santa Fe SUVs, Kadenza and Grandeur sedans, and Carnival minivan. Lambda series: G6DA G6DB G6DE G6DG G6DJ G6DH G6DK G6DM G6DN
The 3.5-liter Hyundai-Kia G6DT or Smartstream G 3.5 GDi engine has been produced since 2021 and is currently only fitted in the top versions of the popular Kia K8 sedan on the Korean market. The engine stands out for its use of combined injection, i.e., direct and dispersed. Lambda Line: G6DE G6DH G6DJ G6DM G6DN G6DP G6DS G6DU G6DV
The 1.6-liter Hyundai G4CR engine was produced from 1990 to 1995 under license, as it was practically a copy of the Mitsubishi 4G61 engine and used in the first generation of the Lantra model. Unlike other engines in this series, it never had balancing shafts. The Sirius engine series includes: G4CM, G4CN, G4JN, G4JP, G4CP, G4CS, and G4JS.
The 2.3-liter gasoline engine Honda F23A was produced by the company from 1997 to 2003 and installed in popular models of the Japanese conglomerate, such as the Accord or the Odyssey minivan. The F23A engine came in two different versions: with VTEC phase regulation system and without it. The F-series engine range also includes: F18B, F20A, F20B, F20C, and F22B.
The 1.9 TDI Volkswagen BLS engine with a capacity of 1.9 liters was produced from 2005 to 2010 and installed in many models of the German VAG group, but is most well-known for its use in the Passat B6. This diesel engine differed from its counterparts such as the BKC and BXE primarily due to the presence of a particulate filter. The EA188-1.9 engine includes: AJM ASZ AUY AVB AVF AWX AXB AXC BKC BXE