Only the group’s smallest models—the i10, Eon, and Kia Picanto—have the 1.0-liter, three-cylinder Hyundai G3LA engine, which has been manufactured in South Korea since 2011. There is a gas version of this motor with the L3LA index and a biofuel version with the B3LA index.
G3LA, G3LB, G3LC, G3LD, G3LE, and G3LF make up the Kappa R3 family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Hyundai i10 1 (PA) in 2011 – 2013; i10 2 (IA) in 2013 – 2019; i10 3 (AC3) since 2019;
- Hyundai Eon 1 (HA) in 2011 – 2019;
- Kia Picanto 2 (TA) in 2011 – 2017; Picanto 3 (JA) since 2017;
- Kia Ray 1 (TAM) since 2011.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 998 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 67 |
| Torque output, Nm | 95 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R3 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 71 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | VIS |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual CVVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Kia Picanto 2018) — city — highway — combined |
5.6 3.7 4.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~280 000 |
| Weight, kg | 71.4 (without attachments) |
Disadvantages of the Hyundai G3LA engine
The primary issues with this unit are noise and vibrations, despite its high level of dependability;
Keep a close eye on the radiators’ cleanliness because the motor is terrified of overheating;
High temperatures cause gaskets to tan, and grease starts to seep out of all cracks;
The timing chain can reach 100–120 thousand kilometers for active drivers; short-lived engine mounts and the adsorber valve are additional weak points.