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Nu engine was introduced in the 2011

Hyundai Elantra The Hyundai Elantra, also known as the Hyundai Avante ( ko, 현대 아반떼), is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai since 1990. The Elantra was initially marketed as the ''Lantra'' in Austra ...

to replace the previous

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engines. It was designed to fill the gap between the new

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1.6L and the 2.0L Theta II.

Nu MPi

1.8L (G4NB)

The Nu features a bore x stroke of with a compression ratio of 10.3:1 or 10.5:1 depending on the revision. This engine features MPI, and Dual-Continuous Variable Valve Timing aka D-CVVT. Power output is at 6,500

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with of torque at 4,700 rpm. Hyundai Nu engine Specification: :* Displacement: :* Bore x stroke of (offset crank to cylinder bore) :* Compression ratio 10.3:1–10.5:1 :* Power: @ 6,500 rpm :* Torque: @ 4,700 rpm :* Redline 6,800 rpm :* Combustion Fuel system: MPI :* Valvetrain: Chain driven roller DOHC 16V D-CVVT :* Cylinder block & head: Aluminum :* Intake: Valve controlled Variable Induction System ;Applications * Hyundai Elantra (MD) (2010–2015) * Hyundai i30 (GD) (2011–2017) *

Hyundai Mistra The Hyundai Mistra () is a mid-size car, mid-size Sedan (automobile), sedan manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai through the Beijing Hyundai joint venture in China. It slots between the Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata in Hyundai's Ch ...

(2014–present) * Kia Forte (YD) (2013–2016) *

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(2014–2021)

2.0L (G4NA)

The Nu version of this engine features the same bore but with a longer stroke of . First revision of the G4NA engine makes @ 6,500 rpm and at 4,800 rpm while later revisions produce @ 6,200 rpm and at 4,500 rpm. ;Applications * Hyundai Creta (GS) (2014–2020) * Hyundai Creta (SU2r) (2021–present) * Hyundai Elantra (UD) (2013–2015) * Hyundai Elantra (AD) (2015–2020) *

Hyundai i40 The Hyundai i40 is a large family car designed primarily for the European market by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai between 2011 and 2019. Sharing its platform with the Hyundai Sonata, the i40 sedan was unveiled at the 2011 Barcelona Motor ...

(2011–2019) * Hyundai Mistra (CF) (2013–2020) * Hyundai Sonata (YF) (2014) * Hyundai Tucson/ix35 (LM) (2013–2015) * Hyundai Tucson (TL) (2015–2018) * Kia Carens (RP) (2013–2019) * Kia Forte (YD) (2012–2018) *

(2014–2021) * Kia KX3 (KC) (2015–2019) *

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(2012–2019) *

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(2014–2021)

2.0L CVVL (G4ND)

Primary change is adding the CVVL, the engine produces @ 6,700 rpm and at 4,800 rpm. ;Applications * Hyundai Sonata (LF) (2014–2019) *

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(2012–2019)

2.0L Atkinson Cycle (G4NH)

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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 @ 6,200 rpm with of torque at 4,500 rpm. The engine promises improved fuel economy vs the Nu MPi 2.0L (G4NA) engine and better thermal efficiency. ;Applications * Hyundai Elantra (AD) (2015–2020) * Hyundai Kona (OS) (2017–2020) * Hyundai Tucson (TL) (2015–2020) * Hyundai Veloster (JS) (2018–2020) * Kia Forte (BD) (2018–present) *

Kia Seltos The Kia Seltos ( ko, 기아 셀토스) is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia. Introduced in mid-2019, the Seltos is positioned between the smaller Stonic, Soul, or Sonet and the larger Sportage in Kia's global SUV lineup. The Seltos ...

(2019–present) * Kia Soul (SK3) (2019–present)

Nu GDi

2.0L (G4NC)

The Nu GDi version of this engine features the same bore but with a longer stroke of that produces at 6,500 rpm with of torque at 4,700 rpm. ;Applications * Hyundai Elantra (MD) (2013–2015) * Hyundai Elantra Coupe (JK) (2014) *

Hyundai i30 The Hyundai i30 is a small family car manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company since 2007. The i30 shares its platform with the Kia Ceed, available as a three-door hatchback (2012–2017), five-door hatchback, five-doo ...

(2014–present) *

(2012–2019) * Hyundai Tucson (LM) (2013–2015) * Hyundai Tucson (TL) (2015–2020) * Kia Carens (RP) (2013–2019) * Kia Forte (YD) (2012–2018) * Kia KX5 (2015–present) *

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(2016–2022) *

(2012–2019) * Kia Sportage (QL) (2015–2021) * Kia Sportage Ace (NP) (2021–present)

Nu Flex

Flex fuel compatible engine of the Nu MPi.

2.0L (F4NA)

The Nu FLEX engine makes at 6,200 rpm with of torque at 4,700 rpm. ;Applications * Hyundai Creta (GS) (2017–2021) * Kia Sportage (QL) (2015–2021)

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 at 6,000 rpm with of torque at 5,000 rpm. ;Applications * Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (2011–2014) * Kia Optima Hybrid (2011–2015)

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 at 6,000 rpm with of torque at 5,000 rpm while the electric motor makes with of torque for a combined power rating of . ;Applications * Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (2014–2019) * Kia Optima Hybrid (2015–2019)

Nu LPi

Uses

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instead.

2.0L (L4NA)

The Nu LPi version of the engine makes at 6,200 rpm with of torque at 4,200 rpm. ;Applications *

Hyundai Sonata The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two ...

(2012–present) * Kia Carens (RP) (2013–2018) *

(2011–2021)

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, 2014-2015 Kia Forte and Forte Koup, and the 2014-2015 Kia Soul.

References

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