From 1998 to 2005, advanced versions of the well-known Sonata, Grandeur, or Magentis sedans were equipped with the 2.5-liter V6 Hyundai-Kia G6BV engine, which was manufactured in South Korea. This power unit is listed under a slightly different G6BW index in some sources.
The G6BA and G6BP engines are also part of the Delta family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Hyundai Grandeur 3 (XG) in 1998 – 2005;
- Hyundai Sonata 4 (EF) in 1998 – 2001;
- Kia Magentis 1 (GD) in 2000 – 2005.
Specifications
| Production years | 1998-2005 |
| Displacement, cc | 2493 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 160 – 170 |
| Torque output, Nm | 230 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 75 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Kia Magentis 2003) — city — highway — combined |
15.2 7.6 10.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 145 (182 with attachments) |
Disadvantages of the Hyundai G6BV engine
The hydraulic tensioner’s wedge causes the timing belt to occasionally jump; the intake here has dampers, whose bolts are unscrewed and fall into the cylinders;
The oil burner has been the subject of numerous complaints, but only after 200,000 kilometers;
Contamination of the throttle, idle speed controller, or injectors is the primary cause of floating engine speeds.
High-voltage wires, hydraulic lifters, and sensors are weak points.