Hyundai Nu engine

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Overview
ManufacturerHyundai Motor Company
Production2010–present
Layout
ConfigurationInline-four
Displacement1.8 L; 109.7 cu in (1,797 cc)
2.0 L; 122.0 cu in (1,999 cc)
Block materialAluminium
Head materialAluminium
ValvetrainDOHC 16V D-CVVT
Compression ratio10.3:1–12.5:1
RPM range
Redline6,800 rpm
Combustion
Fuel systemMPI
GDI
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline
LPG
Oil systemPressure feed
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output149–176 PS (110–129 kW; 147–174 hp)
Torque output18.1–21.7 kg⋅m (131–157 lb⋅ft; 178–213 N⋅m)
Chronology
PredecessorBeta
SuccessorSmartstream G2.0/L2.0 (for 2.0L Nu)

The Hyundai Nu engine was introduced in the 2011 Hyundai Elantra to replace the previous Beta engines. It was designed to fill the gap between the new Gamma 1.6L and the 2.0L Theta II.


Nu MPi[]

1.8L (G4NB)[]

The 1.8 L (1,797 cc) Nu features a bore x stroke of 81 mm × 87.12 mm (3.19 in × 3.43 in). This engine features[1] MPI, and Dual-Continuous Variable Valve Timing aka D-CVVT pushing power output to 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 6,500 rpm with 18.1 kg⋅m (131 lb⋅ft; 178 N⋅m) of torque at 4,700 rpm.[2]

Hyundai Nu engine Specification:

  • Displacement: 1.8 L (1,797 cc)
  • Bore x stroke of 81 mm × 87.12 mm (3.19 in × 3.43 in) (offset crank to cylinder bore)
  • Compression ratio 10.3:1
  • Power: 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 6500 rpm
  • Torque: 18.1 kg⋅m (131 lb⋅ft; 178 N⋅m) @ 4700 rpm
  • Redline 6800 rpm
  • Combustion Fuel system: MPI
  • Valvetrain: Chain driven roller DOHC 16V D-CVVT
  • Cylinder block & head: Aluminum
  • Intake: Valve controlled Variable Induction System
Applications
  • 2010–2015 Hyundai Elantra (MD)
  • 2011–2017 Hyundai i30 (GD)
  • 2014–present Hyundai Mistra
  • 2013–2016 Kia Forte (YD)
  • 2014–present Kia K4

2.0L (G4NA)[]

The Nu 2.0 L (1,999 cc) version of this engine features the same 81 mm (3.19 in) bore but with a longer stroke of 97 mm (3.8 in) that produces 166 PS (122 kW; 164 hp) @ 6,500 rpm and 20.5 kg⋅m (148 lb⋅ft; 201 N⋅m) at 4,800 rpm.

Applications
  • 2014–2020 Hyundai Creta (GS)
  • 2013–2015 Hyundai Elantra (UD)
  • 2011–2019 Hyundai i40
  • 2014 Hyundai Sonata (YF)
  • 2013–2015 Hyundai Tucson/ix35 (LM)
  • 2015–2018 Hyundai Tucson (TL)
  • 2015–2019 Kia KX3 (KC)

2.0L CVVL (G4ND)[]

Primary change is adding the CVVL, the engine produces 166 PS (122 kW; 164 hp) @ 6,500 rpm and 20.5 kg⋅m (148 lb⋅ft; 201 N⋅m) at 4,800 rpm. For some application the power output is 172 PS (127 kW; 170 hp) @ 6,700 rpm.

Applications

2.0L Atkinson Cycle (G4NH)[]

The Atkinson Cycle version of the Nu MPi 2.0L was first released for the sixth generation Hyundai Elantra, compression ratio is 12.5:1 and it produces 149–156 PS (110–115 kW; 147–154 hp) @ 6,200 rpm with 19.9 kg⋅m (144 lb⋅ft; 195 N⋅m) of torque at 4,500 rpm.

The engine promises improved fuel economy vs previous Nu 2.0L engines and better thermal efficiency.

Applications
  • 2019–present Hyundai Creta (SU2)
  • 2015–2020 Hyundai Elantra (AD)
  • 2017–present Hyundai Kona
  • 2015–2020 Hyundai Tucson (TL)
  • 2018–present Hyundai Veloster (JS)
  • 2018–present Kia Forte (BD)
  • 2019–present Kia Seltos
  • 2019–present Kia Soul (SK3)
  • 2021–present Hyundai Alcazar (SU2 LWB)

Nu GDi[]

The G4NC Nu GDi engine in a Kia Forte

2.0L (G4NC)[]

The Nu GDi 2.0 L (1,999 cc) version of this engine features the same 81 mm (3.19 in) bore but with a longer stroke of 97 mm (3.82 in) that produces 176 PS (129 kW; 174 hp) at 6,500 rpm with 21.7 kg⋅m (157 lb⋅ft; 213 N⋅m) of torque at 4,700 rpm.

Applications

Nu Hybrid[]

2.0L MPi Hybrid (G4NE)[]

The Nu MPi Hybrid version of this engine combines a 2.0L engine with an electric motor and a battery, the petrol engine makes 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 6,000 rpm with 18.3 kg⋅m (132 lb⋅ft; 179 N⋅m) of torque at 5,000 rpm.

Applications
  • 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
  • 2011–2015 Kia Optima Hybrid

2.0L GDi Hybrid (G4NG)[]

The Nu GDi Hybrid version of this engine combines a 2.0L engine with an electric motor and a 1.76KWh battery, the petrol engine makes 156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp) at 6,000 rpm with 19.3 kg⋅m (140 lb⋅ft; 189 N⋅m) of torque at 5,000 rpm while the electric motor makes 52 PS (38 kW; 51 hp) with 20.9 kg⋅m (151 lb⋅ft; 205 N⋅m) of torque for a combined power rating of 205 PS (151 kW; 202 hp).

Applications
  • 2014–2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
  • 2015–2019 Kia Optima Hybrid

Nu LPi[]

Uses Liquefied petroleum gas instead.

2.0L (L4NA)[]

The Nu LPi 2.0 L (1,999 cc) version of the engine makes 151–153 PS (111–113 kW; 149–151 hp) at 6,200 rpm with 19.8–20 kg⋅m (143–145 lb⋅ft; 194–196 N⋅m) of torque at 4,200 rpm.

Applications

Engine recall[]

On December 2, 2020, Hyundai and Kia recalled 423,000 vehicles equipped with various engines following a joint review by Hyundai and the NHTSA, of which the Nu GDi engines were a part of. Affected vehicles include the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid,[3] 2014-2015 Kia Forte and Forte Koup, and the 2014-2015 Kia Soul.[4]

See also[]

List of Hyundai engines

References[]

  1. ^ "2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited with 1.8L I4 Engine ~ Automobile Reviews". Autostills.blogspot.com. 2011-06-28. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
  2. ^ "Specifications - 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited - Yahoo! Autos". Autos.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
  3. ^ "Part 573 Safety Recall Report 20V-746" (PDF). NHTSA.gov. December 1, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  4. ^ "Part 573 Safety Recall Report 20V-750" (PDF). NHTSA.gov. December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

Nu Engine in the LF Hyundai Sonata Hybrid http://www.hyundainews.com/us/en/models/sonata-hybrid/2017

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