Hyundai Elantra engines: specs, problems

Engine Hyundai G4FL

The 1.5-liter Hyundai G4FL or Smartstream G 1.5 MPi engine has been in production since 2018 and is installed on models for the Indian and Chinese market, such as Kia Carens, Seltos or Sonet.

The 1.5-liter 12-valve Hyundai G4EK engine was produced by the company from 1991 to 2000 and was installed on such popular models of the Korean concern as Accent, Lantra and Scoupe. In addition to the atmospheric modification of this engine, there was a rare turbocharged version.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4ED

The 1.6-liter 16-valve Hyundai G4ED engine was produced in Korea from 2000 to 2012 and was installed on the group’s most popular models, such as Accent, Elantra, Matrix and Getz. There were two versions of this unit: with and without a CVVT type phase regulator at the inlet.

Engine Hyundai G4GR

The company produced the 1.6-liter 16-valve Hyundai G4GR engine from 1995 to 2001 and installed it on two models of the Korean concern: the Lantra J2 or the Coupe created on its basis. In addition to the standard 114 hp modification, a 90 hp version was offered in some markets.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4GB

The 1.8-liter 16-valve Hyundai G4GB engine was produced by the company from 2001 to 2010 and was installed on such popular models of the Korean concern as Matrix, Elantra and Cerato. There were two different modifications of the unit: 122 hp / 162 Nm and 132 hp / 166 Nm.

Engine Hyundai G4GM

The 1.8-liter Hyundai G4GM engine was assembled at a factory in South Korea from 1995 to 2000 and was installed on the Lantra in the J2 body, as well as the Coupe created on its basis, but only before restyling. Of the entire line, this is the rarest motor, as it was not installed in …

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Engine Hyundai-Kia G4GC

The 2.0-liter Hyundai G4GC engine was assembled at the plant in Ulsan from 2000 to 2011 and was installed on such popular models of the company as the Sonata, Tucson, Kia Seed, Cerato and Soul. This unit belongs to the updated Beta II line and has an analogue for L4GC gas fuel.

Engine Hyundai G4GF

The 2.0-liter gasoline engine Hyundai G4GF was assembled in South Korea from 1996 to 2002 and installed on the restyled Lantra J2, as well as the Coupe model and the American version of the Tiburon. Such a power unit is very actively used for swapping to other cars of the concern.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4FC

The 1.6-liter Hyundai G4FC engine has been assembled at the concern’s plant in China since 2006 and is installed on many of the company’s mid-size models, such as the Ceed, i20, i30 and Soul.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4FD

Hyundai’s 1.6-liter G4FD or 1.6 GDI engine was first introduced back in 2009 and is installed in a number of popular Hyundai models such as the Tucson, Veloster and Soul. This motor belongs to the Gamma II line and is distinguished by a direct fuel injection system.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4FG

The 1.6-liter Hyundai G4FG engine has been produced at the concern’s Chinese plant since 2010 and is installed on many popular models, such as Elantra, Creta, Rio or Solaris. This unit belongs to the Gamma II line and in fact it is an updated version of the G4FC engine.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4FJ

The Hyundai G4FJ 1.6-liter turbo engine or 1.6 T-GDI has been produced in Korea since 2011 and is installed on such popular models as Sportage, Tucson, Ceed, Seltos, Kona, Veloster and Soul. This power unit is distinguished by the presence of a direct fuel injection system and turbocharging.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4FM

The 1.6-liter Hyundai G4FM or Elantra 1.6 Smartstream engine has been assembled since 2018 and is installed on such popular models as Cerato, Venue and Elantra. In addition to the MPi port injection version, there is also a DPi dual injection version.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4FP

The Hyundai G4FP 1.6-liter turbo engine or Smartstream 1.6 T-GDI has been assembled since 2019 and is installed on popular models such as the Sonata, Elantra and K5. This turbo engine is distinguished by the presence of a new CVVD variable valve timing system.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4LD

The company introduced the 1.4-liter turbo engine Hyundai G4LD or 1.4 T-GDI in 2016. Since 2019, this motor has been included in the new Smartstream line, where it is known under the G1.4T index.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4LE

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.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4NB

The 1.8-liter Hyundai G4NB engine was produced at the Ulsan plant from 2010 to 2016 and was installed only on a few popular models, such as the Elantra and Cerato Forte. In 2013, the production of the motor was transferred to China, where it is put on the local Mistra model.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4NA

The 2.0-liter Hyundai G4NA engine was first introduced by the company in 2010 and is installed on almost all significant models of the concern, such as Elantra, Optima and Sonata. There is a gas version of this engine without petrol injectors under its L4NA index.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4ND

Hyundai’s 2.0-liter G4ND engine added to the Nu powertrain family in 2011 and gained ground with the third and fourth generation Optima. The highlight of the motor is the CVVL valve lift system.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4NH

The 2.0-liter Hyundai G4NH engine has been assembled at the Korean plant of the concern since 2016 and is better known for Kia Seltos, it is also installed in many markets on Elantra, Kona, Tucson and Soul. This unit belongs to the line of especially economical motors and operates on the Atkinson cycle.

Engine Hyundai-Kia G4NL

The 2.0-liter Hyundai G4NL or Smartstream G 2.0 MPi engine has been built only since 2019 and is installed on the latest versions of such popular models as Tucson, Sportage and Elantra. Due to the shortage of G4NA engines, this power unit was installed on the Creta 2 for some time.

Engine Hyundai G4DJ

The 1.5-liter Hyundai G4DJ engine was produced from 1985 to 1995 under license from Mitsubishi and was essentially a copy of the 8-valve version of the popular 4G15 power unit. In addition to the version with an injector, a carburetor modification with the G4AJ index is often found.

Engine Hyundai G4CR

The 1.6-liter Hyundai G4CR engine was produced from 1990 to 1995 under license, as it was essentially a copy of the Mitsubishi 4G61 engine, and it was installed on the first generation of the Lantra model. Unlike other power units of this series, this one never had balance shafts.

Engine Hyundai G4CN

The 1.8-liter Hyundai G4CN engine was assembled from 1992 to 1998 under license in South Korea, because by design it was a complete copy of the Mitsubishi power unit with the 4G67 index. This DOHC engine is best known for its top-of-the-line Lantra in many markets.

Engine Hyundai-Kia D4EA

The 2.0-liter diesel engine Hyundai D4EA or Santa Fe Classic 2.0 CRDi was produced from 2001 to 2012 and was installed on almost all mid-size models of the manufacturer of that time. This motor was developed by VM Motori and is known as the Z20S on GM Korea models.

Engine Hyundai-Kia D4FB

The 1.6-liter diesel engine Hyundai D4FB or 1.6 CRDi was produced from 2005 to 2020 at a plant in Slovakia and was installed on such popular models as Ceed, Soul, Elantra, Venga and i30. Modifications of this motor of the first and second generation were produced with a number of differences.

Engine Mitsubishi 4G61

The 1.6-liter Mitsubishi 4G61 gasoline engine was assembled by the concern from 1987 to 1995 and, in addition to its own models, such as Lancer or Colt, was installed on Hyundai and Dodge cars. This power unit is the only one in its family that does not have balance shafts.

Engine Mitsubishi 4G62

The 1.8-liter Mitsubishi 4G62 (or G62B) gasoline engine was produced from 1979 to 1989 and was installed on such popular concern models as the Lancer, Galant, Cordia and Delica. Then this unit was installed on Hyundai cars for almost ten years.