Only since 2020 has the 1.0-liter Hyundai G3LD or Smartstream G 1.0 MPI engine been put together, and it is only found in the Korean company’s smallest models, like the i10 and Picanto. This engine is available in two versions: distributed injection MPI and combined DPI.
G3LA, G3LB, G3LC, G3LD, G3LE, and G3LF make up the Kappa R3 family.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2020 |
| Displacement, cc | 998 |
| Fuel system | MPI or DPI |
| Power output, hp | 67 |
| Torque output, Nm | 96 – 98 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R3 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 71 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84 |
| Compression ratio | 11.0 |
| Features | ISG |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual CVVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.1 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Kia Picanto 2021) — city — highway — combined |
5.2 4.0 4.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~240 000 |
| Weight, kg | 80 |
The engine was installed on:
- Hyundai Casper 1 (AX1) since 2021;
- Hyundai i10 3 (AC3) since 2020;
- Kia Picanto 3 (JA) since 2020.
Disadvantages of the Hyundai G3LD engine
Only excessive vibrations and sporadic electrical glitches are the complaints they make on forums.
Several reports of the Start-Stop system’s frequent malfunctions are also available.
The timing chain, which is frequently extended to 100,000 kilometers, does not have a high resource.
It is crucial to keep an eye on the cooling system because motors in this family are prone to overheating.