The 1.0-liter 3-cylinder Hyundai G3LA engine has been produced in South Korea since 2011 and is installed only on the group’s most compact models, such as the i10, Eon and Kia Picanto. This motor has a gas version with the L3LA index and a Biofuel modification under the B3LA index.
Kappa R3 family: G3LA, G3LB, G3LC, G3LD, G3LE, G3LF.
The engine was installed on:
- Hyundai i10 1 (PA) in 2011 – 2013; i10 2 (IA) in 2013 – 2019; i10 3 (AC3) since 2019;
- Hyundai Eon 1 (HA) in 2011 – 2019;
- Kia Picanto 2 (TA) in 2011 – 2017; Picanto 3 (JA) since 2017;
- Kia Ray 1 (TAM) since 2011.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 998 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 67 |
| Torque output, Nm | 95 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R3 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 71 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | VIS |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual CVVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Kia Picanto 2018) — city — highway — combined |
5.6 3.7 4.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~280 000 |
| Weight, kg | 71.4 (without attachments) |
Disadvantages of the Hyundai G3LA engine
- This unit is quite reliable and the main complaints are related to noise and vibrations;
- The motor is very afraid of overheating, so carefully monitor the cleanliness of the radiators;
- Gaskets tan from high temperature and grease begins to climb from all cracks;
- For active drivers, the timing chain can stretch to 100 – 120 thousand kilometers;
- Other weak points include the adsorber valve and short-lived engine mounts.
