The 3.0-liter Hyundai G6DG or Grand Santa Fe 3.0 GDi engine was assembled from 2011 to 2019 and installed on both the front-wheel drive Cadenza and Grandeur sedan and the rear-wheel drive Genesis. In many markets, such a unit is known for a restyled version of the Grand Santa Fe crossover.
Lambda 3.0L family: G6DE, G6DG, G6DL.
The engine was installed on:
- Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 1 (NC) in 2016 – 2019;
- Hyundai Grandeur 5 (HG) in 2011 – 2016;
- Hyundai Genesis 2 (DH) in 2013 – 2016;
- Kia Cadenza 1 (VG) in 2011 – 2016.
Specifications
| Production years | 2011-2019 |
| Displacement, cc | 2999 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 250 – 270 |
| Torque output, Nm | 300 – 310 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 92 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 75.2 |
| Compression ratio | 11.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual CVVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.9 (there is a version with a pallet of 5.2 liters) |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2017) — city — highway — combined |
14.1 8.4 10.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
| Weight, kg | 210 (with attachments) |
Disadvantages of the Hyundai G6DG engine
- The most famous problem here is the oil burner due to the occurrence of piston rings;
- On specialized forums, they regularly complain about the rapid formation of carbon deposits on the intake valves;
- Watch the cooling system, the aluminum engine is very afraid of overheating;
- In the early years of production, the timing chain tensioner was changed very often under warranty;
- Since hydraulic lifters are not provided, valve clearances must be adjusted.
