Kia Sportage 2.0 petrol engine on the second and third generations of the popular crossover in Russia, they are completely different power units in design. The second generation of the Korean car is equipped with a G4GC model with a cast-iron block and a timing belt (Beta II) with a capacity of 141 hp. On the third generation Kia Sportage introduced a more sophisticated Theta II series G4KD engine with an aluminum block and a timing chain drive with a capacity of 150 hp. (although in other markets it easily puts out 165 hp) Today we will talk about both Kia motors Sportage.

Sportage 2.0 engine device

2 liter G4GC engine, it is a gasoline atmospheric in-line, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC, water-cooled and timing belt drive. Location in engine compartment longitudinal. The engine has a variable valve timing system on the intake shaft. The power unit has hydraulic lifters, so it is not necessary to adjust the valve clearance. The motor has a cast iron cylinder block.

2 liter G4KD engine, it is a gasoline atmospheric in-line, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC, water-cooled and timing chain drive. The location in the engine compartment is longitudinal. The engine has a CVVT variable valve timing system on both camshafts. Unfortunately, the motor does not have hydraulic lifters, so valve adjustment is required approximately once every 90-100 thousand kilometers. Aluminum cylinder block.

Cylinder head Sportage 2.0 G4GC

• Cylinder head device two-liter engine Sportage second generation.
  1 - Ignition coils with HV wiring
  2 - Cylinder head cover
  3 - Camshaft position sensor (CMP)
  4 - Front cover
  5 - Camshaft bearing cap
  6 - Camshafts
  7 - valve lifter
  8 - Bolt of fastening of a head of cylinders
  9 - Cylinder head casting
  10 - Sealing gasket
  11 - Crackers split valve lock
  12 - The upper plate of the valve spring
  13 - External valve spring
  14 - Internal valve spring
  15 - The lower plate of the valve spring
  16 - Valve
  17 - Oil deflector cap
  18 - Valve guide

Timing drive engine Sportage 2.0

• Timing belt drive
  1 - Pulley crankshaft
  2 - Thermostat
  3 - Top cover timing drive
  4 - Lower timing cover
  5 - Guide washer
  6 - Tension roller with spring
  7 - Intermediate roller
  8 - Gas distribution belt
  9 - Camshaft drive gears
  10 - Crankshaft gear

replacement belt kia Sportage 2.0 must be carried out strictly according to the regulations. A broken belt will lead to bent valves and costly repairs. In the picture above, on the intake camshaft pulley, the phase change actuator (phase shifter) is not drawn, but on the second generation of the Kia Sportage it is, although it really was not on the first one.

Do more modern motor with an aluminum block, the timing drive looks like this. See the photo below.

If you look closely at the picture, you can see that the motor has two chains. The second small one goes into the sump and rotates the oil pump sprocket.

Characteristics of the Kia 2.0 G4GC engine

• Working volume - 1975 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 85 mm
• Stroke - 83.5 mm
• Timing drive - belt
• HP power (kW) - 141 (105) at 6000 rpm in min.
• Torque - 184 Nm at 4500 rpm. in min.
• Max speed– 176 km/h
• Fuel type - gasoline AI-92
• Fuel consumption in the city - 10.4 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 8.2 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 6.6 liters

Engine characteristics Sportage 2.0 G4KD

• Working volume - 1998 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 86 mm
• Piston stroke - 86 mm
• Timing Drive - Chain
• HP power (kW) - 150 (110) at 6200 rpm in min.
• Torque - 197 Nm at 4600 rpm. in min.
• Maximum speed - 184 km / h
• Acceleration to the first hundred - 10.4 seconds
• Fuel type - gasoline AI-95
• Fuel consumption in the city - 9.8 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 7.5 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 6.1 liters

The two-liter Kia / Hyundai G4KD engine, which is now installed on the Sportage, can be found on a fairly large number Kia models, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Chrysler, Jeep and even Dodge. Nothing can be done about globalization.

Being not the cheapest crossover, KIA Sportage fits perfectly into the compact crossover segment in the Russian market. Launched in its third generation, and one of the vehicles that helped to overhaul the image of Kia, in the fourth generation of the year promises to rise to a new level. A wide range of new technologies and convenience features are now available on the new Sportage. It could become one of the most gadget-centric vehicles in its segment. In addition, an extensive interior and chassis overhaul also suggests the Sportage will be more modern than the car it replaces. After the debut of the 4th generation Sportage at the Los Angeles Auto Show, we decided to compile a list of fun facts and interesting features about the upcoming KIA Sportage.

Kia Optima models and Kia Sorento were specifically created for the North American market, but the Sportage is one of the few vehicles from the South Korean automaker the lineup which, began to be produced first in his homeland.

Creation of the fourth Generation Sportage took place in the United States, in California, at the auto test sites of the Hyundai-KIA concern. Prototypes have been tested, among other things, for stability at high speeds, off-road, and for long-term suspension reliability on poorly maintained road surfaces.

V Russian Kia The 3rd generation Sportridge is imported from the territory of the Republic of Slovakia, where one of the KIA factories is located. This modern plant produces the bulk of Sportage crossovers for the European and Russian markets. The same plant will start production of Sportridge fourth generation. The plant provides a full cycle of Sportage production, including the production of all body parts, interior elements and Kia engines sportage.

Compared to the previous generation Sportage, the 2017 4th generation model will be built using more advanced high-strength steel alloys. This makes its body even stronger than before. Fifty-one percent of the new car body is made of modern high-strength steels. The previous model had 18 percent. As a result, in 2017 Sportage torsional stiffness has improved by as much as 39 percent. Body strength has also been enhanced through extensive use of hot-forged steel on the body pillars, side sills, roof structure and wheel arches.

Swiveling optics, new but recognizable appearance

Take another look at the 2017 Sportage and you will realize that there is nothing like it in its class. This compact crossover, which will have a swivel head light. High-mounted headlights and LED daytime lights spinning like a three-bladed propeller! Sportage 2017 will make its presence felt wherever it is going to turn. Yes, although now he has such a face that only his own mother can love, but this is a useful change in appearance - the segment is full of cars that are just shades of vanilla flavors. At the same time, the car has a familiar silhouette that appeared back in III generation Sportage, which still maintains its recognizability even with the new (and embarrassing) foreground.

"Ice cube" instead of fog lights

Another characteristic design element of the new Kia is its "ice cubes" - LED elements. fog lights, which replace traditional halogen bulbs with a set of four small LED blocks grouped together. Combined with the aggressive front bumper, these lights form a distinctive look. This allows the car to stand out even more than before. At night, the sense of presence of the Sportage is enhanced by these unusual LED clusters, as they look like glowing ice cubes.

Vertically enlarged radiator grille

Part of what makes the 2017 Sportage so striking, in addition to the high-mounted headlights and ice-cube LED fog lights, is the massive grille. Unlike others Kia cars, the signature tiger-nose grille is taller here. This gives the car a more imposing appearance, which can confuse those who prefer classic design. However, we assure you, the huge grille still retains Kia's image of a compact SUV. If you decide to buy the 2017 4th Gen Sportage as soon as it hits the market, you can be sure there won't be anything quite like it on the market.

Significant changes in suspension and steering design

For the 2017 Kia Sportage, the designers completely redid independent suspension and did so to improve the ride, handling and stability of the car. Multi-link rear suspension received most changes and now has a two-piece shock absorber in the body and a double lower arm in construction. At the front, MacPherson struts have been redesigned to improve stability and better handle changes in road surfaces.

If you want your Sportage to be sportier, know that the top-of-the-line SX version comes with a unique damper resilience setting. All models will also get a redesigned electric power steering that reduces friction by 25 percent for better steering precision and feel. The steering gear has also been mounted farther forward for better weight distribution.

blocking center differential and unique front bumper in all-wheel drive versions
Like its older brother, the 2016 Sorento, the IV-generation Sportage coming out in 2017 will feature a 50/50 locking center differential for trim levels with the all-wheel drive. New Sportage with the AWD system, it anticipates and senses the road ahead in such a way that it optimizes traction, especially in bad weather conditions. This means you will be able to go through just about anything mother nature throws at you. The AWD Sportages will also come with a different front bumper, giving it a steeper climb angle when you're hitting some off-road.

Turbocharged Engine Returns for an Encore

Although some Sportage competitors stopped offering more powerful engines, Kia took the 2.0-liter CRDi engine turbocharged from the previous generation and placed it under the hood of the 2017 model. Let the new environmental standards have an easy effect on reducing power to 185 hp. with., Sportage remains one of the few representatives in the segment compact SUVs, which still offer a powerful engine for those who want a little more than just a family car.

Here is the full line of engines that awaits us:

• new gasoline naturally aspirated engine 1.6-liter 132 hp and 161 Nm,
• it is the same, but in a turbocharged version, now at 177 hp. and 265 Nm,
• turbocharged diesel CRDi 1.7 l. 115 hp and 280 Nm,
• turbocharged diesel CRDi 2.0 l. 136 hp 373 Nm,
• turbocharged diesel CRDi 2.0 l. 185 hp 400 Nm.

Three driving modes to suit your mood

A few years ago, you would have had to shell out a hefty sum for a fancy car to get a choice of driving modes. But now most are wide famous brands have such an opportunity as an option or in the base on higher trim levels. Driving on the 4th generation Sportage promises to be a real pleasure - all configurations give you the choice of driving mode between Normal, ECO and Sport. Normal mode implements golden mean in an attempt to balance fuel economy and acceleration. Sport mode prioritizes speed over everything else. Well, ECO mode tries to extract as much energy as possible from every drop of fuel.

Driver-oriented cab

With the 2017 Sportage shaping up to be a crossover that will offer a ton of driving thrills, the cabin has been redesigned with the driver in mind. As a result, the center console was tilted to the side driver's seat, emphasizing that the car should be driven by a person with driving experience who enjoys driving more than transporting his family from point A to point B. Additional details interior in SX version, such as wheel with a flat "bottom" at the bottom of the steering wheel, paddle shifters also hint at the car's sporting habits.

More cargo space

SUVs must be practical. In addition to the fact that they combine the properties of a hatchback and station wagon, have increased ground clearance, there should be more reasons to choose an SUV class car for yourself and your family. By 2017, the Sportage interior will be optimized to be more than just a family vacation and will have more space. As a result of the better layout, there will be more room for passengers in both rows of seats and more cargo space with split folding rear seats. Volume luggage compartment KIA Sportage will be 503 liters, which is 8 liters more than the 3rd generation. The panel on the trunk floor is adjustable in two positions - this gives more freedom in the arrangement of overall items. And under the floor there is now a special compartment where you can hide the sliding curtain.

UVO3 debuts at Sportage 2017

The new iteration of all Kia models will see the debut of an infotainment system called UVO3. It will also be included in the configuration for Sportage 2017. Depending on the trim level, either a 5, 7 or 8 inch touch screen will be installed in your vehicle interior. Each of the screens, in addition, has certain features. On the top model SX will be offered as base navigation along with a 320-watt eight-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system. All versions have additional USB ports that are supposed to be used only for charging your mobile devices. New opportunity for latest version UVO accounts for the presence of built-in 8 GB of available memory for storing music and playlists.

Android Auto is standard on EX and SX versions

Android users rejoice! The 2017 Kia Sportage is equipped with Android Auto as standard, so you can link your smartphone to the car and use all its features via touch screen. As soon as you connect your Android device to the system via a USB port, the system gets access to the Internet, which means that you can request traffic data on Google maps, select multiple routes, and also use, for example, Google music to listen to new tunes on the way. Later, Kia will also add Apple CarPlay so iOS users can connect their devices to theirs. vehicles, and let Siri take control of the infotainment system.

Wide range of active safety features

Following in the footsteps of its sibling, the 2016 Kia Optima, new kia Sportage in 2017 will be the second Kia car in turn, who will offer full set active safety. While the 2016 Sorento also includes Lane Departure Warning, Collision Warning, and Blind Spot Warning, the new KIA The Sportage takes safety up a notch by adding automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection.

Top-of-the-line SX trims will have these active safety systems as standard. EX version will offer them as part of additional package. The lucky owner of a 2017 Sportage equipped with these safety features will have no chance of hitting another car or pedestrian while driving.

This motor was installed both on the Kia Sportage 3 and on the fourth generation. They were equipped with manual transmission and automatic transmission. It was used in primary and secondary trim levels. This is the most common Sportage engine in our country.

Engine power 2.0 is 150 hp, torque 191 Nm. It's a four-cylinder gasoline unit with 16 valves and variable valve timing on both shafts. The system for supplying fuel to the cylinders is implemented according to MPI principle or distributed injection, which gives the motor the following advantages:

• simplicity of design
• high maintainability
• low cost of spare parts and repairs
• the ability to fill in the 92nd gasoline

The engine of the new Kia Sportage 2017 2.0 MPI DOHC 16V gasoline

Exactly Gas engine 2.0 is considered the most trouble-free and inexpensive to maintain among Sportage engines, not only of the third and fourth, but also of the second generation. Unfortunately, it also has disadvantages:

• Relatively low power, in comparison with other power units of this model;
• Sufficiently narrow torque shelf, maximum - at 4700 rpm;
• Relatively high fuel consumption, in Sportage with such an engine it is 8.5 liters in the combined cycle;

2.0 engines rarely cause trouble for owners of cars with them. Among the malfunctions, there are mainly trifles such as tripping, floating speeds and knocking on a cold one. Usually eliminated by replacing candles, fuel filter, valve adjustment. In general, a modification of the Kia Sportage with a 2.0 engine and mechanical box gears can be considered the most reliable and unpretentious in the lineup.

Engine 1.6 T-GDI

The 1.6 turbo engine is perhaps the most interesting of the Kia Sportage power units. The company's engineers used modern solutions in it, which made it possible to obtain high power and torque over a wide rev range while reducing fuel consumption. This was made possible thanks to the technology of direct fuel injection into the GDI cylinders, the use of a turbocharger and a variable valve timing system. As a result, the power of such a motor was 177 hp. at 5000 rpm, and a torque of 265 Nm in a wide range from 1500 to 4500 rpm. Cars with such an engine are equipped with a DCT robot and therefore you don’t have to think about the fact that you have a gearbox at all, just press the gas and the car accelerates from almost any speed.

Naturally, the T-GDI motor has its drawbacks. They are associated with the complexity of the design, the presence of a turbine and equipment for supplying fuel to the cylinders. It is difficult to call a supercharger durable, except for it it can fail fuel pump high pressure. Thus, a more or less serious repair of such a unit will require significant costs and appropriate qualifications of service employees.

Cause of problems with fuel system this motor often becomes the use of low-quality gasoline. Although the engine is adapted to the use of 92 gasoline, it is not recommended to do this, GDI technology in Korean cars requires the use of high-quality fuels and lubricants.

If you look at the reliability of the unit as a whole, then there are no questions about it, subject to timely maintenance, use of high-quality engine oil and normal will be able to seamlessly depart much more than its warranty period.

The leaders of the two largest automobile concerns Skoda and Volkswagen announced that the Russian dealers of the brand will have updated models of Rapid, Karoq and Jetta, which have been significantly modernized from a technical point of view.

According to the developers, the updated cars can compete with the models that are currently the best sellers in the Russian market.

The Karoq crossover is developed on the MQB platform. The standard equipment of the machine includes: alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, and a multifunctional center armrest.

Under the hood is a 1.4-liter power unit, with a capacity of 150 Horse power. It is paired with an automatic transmission. The basic version is equipped with front-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive is available for buyers in the top configuration.

The updated Rapid received significant changes to the exterior and interior. Manufacturers are confident that updated model can become one of the most demanded in the Russian market. The car is equipped with a 1.6-liter unit, with a capacity of 90 and 110 horsepower, respectively. Paired with them is a manual or automatic transmission and a front-wheel drive system.

The main changes to the exterior and interior include: rear bumper, modified head optics, enlarged ground clearance, door sills, an advanced multimedia system with a large digital screen, a new trim material and luggage compartment lighting.

The German Jetta sedan has also received updates and is ready to compete on Russian market. The production of the car in an updated version has been established in the Mexican city of Puebla. The modern design of the exterior and interior is reminiscent of the Korean competitors that were introduced earlier.

Engine Kia-Hyundai G4KD / Mitsubishi 4B11

Characteristics of the G4KD / 4B11 engine

Production – Kia Motors Slovakia/Mitsubishi Shiga plant
Engine brand G4KD/4B11
Years of release - (2005 - our time)
Cylinder block material - aluminum
Power system - injector
Type - in-line
Number of cylinders - 4
Valves per cylinder - 4
Piston stroke - 86 mm
Cylinder diameter - 86 mm
Compression ratio - 10.5
Engine capacity - 1998 cm3.
Engine power - 150-165 hp /6500 rpm
Torque - 196Nm / 4800 rpm
Fuel - 95
Environmental regulations– Euro 4
Engine weight - n.d.
Fuel consumption — the city of 9.3 liters. | track 7.0 l. | mixed 5.6 l/100 km
Oil consumption - up to 1 l / 1000 km (in severe conditions)
Engine oil G4KD 4B11:
5W-20
5W-30
How much oil is in the G4KD 4B11 engine: 4.1 (until 2012 onwards), 5.8 liters. (since 2012)
When replacing pour up to MAX.
Oil change is carried out every 15,000 km (preferably 7,500 km)
Engine resource Sportage 2.0:
1. According to the plant - 250 thousand km.
2. In practice - 350 thousand km.

TUNING
Potential - 200+ hp
Without loss of resource ~ 165l.s.

The engine was installed on:





Chrysler Sebring
Dodge Avenger
Dodge Caliber
Jeep Compass
Jeep Patriot
Proton Inspira

Malfunctions and repair of the G4KD / 4B11 2.0 l engine.

The G4KD / 4B11 engine is part of the Theta II family, according to Mitsubishi it is 4B1 (where 4B11 is the heir to the well-known), replacing the old series engines. Also, these engines were installed on Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge, on these cars they are called Chrysler world. The engine is a modernized Magentis G4KA (Theta) engine, in which the intake receiver was changed, the BPG was changed, the CVVT valve timing system was finalized, the phase shifters are now on both shafts, the exhaust manifold has been changed, mounted, other firmware, in general, the motor has changed significantly and became more powerful - 163 hp, in Russia the engine is strangled to 150 hp, to optimize the owners' tax payments. The engine, with the recommended 95 gasoline, also digests the 92nd, although there are no hydraulic lifters, so once every 90 thousand km, in the presence of characteristic noises, it is necessary to adjust the valve clearances.
Now about the faults and shortcomings.
1. Diesel before warming up is a common thing for the G4KD 4B11, let's write it off on the features of the engine.
2. Whistle of the bearing of the air conditioning compressor, change and there are no problems.
3. Whirring, this sound is present on all G4KD 4B11 and makes owners nervous, calm down, this is the work of injectors.
4. Vibrations at 1000-1200 rpm, we change the candles, we go further.
Among other things, there are various hissing sounds, they are emitted by the fuel pump. The motor itself is not the quietest, be prepared for sounds, but in general it is not bad, high-torque and performs its function quite well. It is also worth monitoring the condition of the catalyst and you need to have time to replace or cut it out in time, otherwise its dust will get into the cylinders and scuffs will form there. Usually, its service life is about 100-150 thousand km.
On the basis of this motor, an engine was created , with a working volume of 2.4 liters. In addition, a turbo version was created on the basis of 4B11 4B11T, for sports Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart.

Engine tuning Hyundai Sonata/Kia Sportage/Mitsubishi Lancer G4KD / 4B11

Chip tuning G4KD / 4B11

All owners have long known that the engine was originally 165 horsepower and that it develops just such power all over the world, while in Russia the power is artificially reduced to 150 hp. without interfering with the hardware, so we go to the tuners, we take the firmware for 165 hp. and restore justice
In addition, all owners are aware of the fact that there are turbo versions of this engine and people are itching to install a supercharger, but the T-GDI engine is seriously different from the simple G4KD, by the presence of direct fuel injection, SHPG, which in design resembles a piston from Lancer evolution X and a number of other changes. You can build a G4KD 4B11 on a TD04 turbo, but the cost of the engine, suspension, brakes, etc. will be very high.