The 1.6-liter 16-valve Hyundai G4LE engine has been produced in South Korea since 2016 and is installed on hybrid versions of such popular models as Ioniq, Niro and Kona. There are two versions: Hybrid with 1.56 KWh battery and Plug-in Hybrid with 8.9 or 12.9 KWh battery.
Kappa R4 family: G4LA, G4LF, G4LC, G4LD, G4LG, G4LH, G4LE.
The engine was installed on:
- Hyundai Elantra 7 (CN7) since 2020;
- Hyundai Ioniq 1 (AE) since 2016;
- Hyundai Kona 1 (OS) since 2019;
- Kia Cerato 4 (BD) since 2020;
- Kia Niro 1 (DE) since 2016.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2016 |
| Displacement, cc | 1579 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 105 (139 with electrical component) |
| Torque output, Nm | 148 (265 with electrical component) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 72 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 97 |
| Compression ratio | 13.0 |
| Features | Atkinson cycle |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual CVVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Hyundai Ioniq 2017) — city — highway — combined |
3.6 3.4 3.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
Disadvantages of the Hyundai G4LE engine
- Engines of the first years came under recall due to antifreeze getting on the EPCU board;
- Like all direct injection engines, this one suffers from carbon deposits on the intake valves;
- Closer to 200 thousand kilometers, some owners had to replace the timing chain;
- But the main problem is to recognize a modest choice and high prices for spare parts.
