Verdict
A 1.6-litre naturally aspirated direct-injection four-cylinder petrol engine (Gamma II family), fitted to the Hyundai i30, ix35, Tucson and Veloster and the Kia Cee'd, Carens, Soul and Sportage. Early engines, before a 2015 update, can burn a lot of oil because of scored cylinders. Check the oil level and listen to the engine from cold.
Years to favour or avoid
- To favour
- No year particularly to favour
- To avoid
- 2012, 2013, 2014
Known faults
Excessive oil consumption and scored cylinders
Severity 2/3 · CostlyOn 2012-2016 i30 GD, oil consumption above 1 L per 1,000 km and knocking noises from cold are reported, attributed to scored cylinder walls; the repair can require an engine rebuild or a new block. A Lithuanian used-car guide places the risk on early engines, before the 2015 update. No recall is listed.
- Versions
- hyundai-kia-1-6-gdi
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Models fitted
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Overlaet, CC BY-SA 3.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Hyundai Tucson
2015–2020 · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
- Estimated monthly cost
- €323/month
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Qwerty242, CC BY-SA 3.0
Buy with carePhoto: Overlaet, CC BY-SA 3.0
Kia Cee'd / Ceed
2012–2018 · Petrol, Diesel
- Estimated monthly cost
- €306/month
Buy with carePhoto: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Buy with carePhoto: M 93, Attribution
Buy with carePhoto: Areaseven, CC BY-SA 4.0
Maintain and diagnose this engine
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
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