Used on: Hyundai Grandeur, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima, Kia Sorento, Kia Sportage
The engine is equipped with a GDi direct injection system, an aluminum cylinder block, cast-iron sleeves, and an open cooling jacket. It features a power output ranging from 180 to 201 horsepower and a torque output ranging from 231 to 251 Nm. The engine has a 16-valve head without hydraulic compensators, a timing chain, and VCM and VIS systems in the intake. It is designed to meet Euro 5/6 emission standards and has a recommended engine oil of 5W-20 or 5W-30.
The G4KJ engine is known for its reliability and has a service life of approximately 300,000 kilometers.
The engine was installed on:
- Hyundai Grandeur 5 (HG) in 2011 – 2016; Grandeur 6 (IG) in 2016 – 2019;
- Hyundai Santa Fe 3 (DM) in 2012 – 2018; Santa Fe 4 (TM) in 2018 – 2020;
- Hyundai Sonata 6 (YF) in 2010 – 2015; Sonata 7 (LF) in 2014 – 2020;
- Hyundai Tucson 3 (TL) in 2015 – 2021;
- Kia Cadenza 1 (VG) in 2011 – 2016; Cadenza 2 (YG) in 2016 – 2019;
- Kia Optima 3 (TF) in 2010 – 2015; Optima 4 (JF) in 2015 – 2020;
- Kia Sorento 2 (XM) in 2012 – 2014; Sorento 3 (UM) in 2014 – 2020;
- Kia Sportage 4 (QL) in 2015 – 2021.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2009 |
| Displacement, cc | 2359 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 180-201 |
| Torque output, Nm | 231-251 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum R6 |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 88 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 97 |
| Compression ratio | 11.3 |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | yes |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Kia Sorento Prime 2016) — city — highway — combined | 12.9 7.5 9.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300000 |
| Weight, kg | 128.4 |
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