Hyundai’s new 2.4L Theta II GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) engine was developed over a 46 month-long period and cost $145 million. The state-of-the-art four-cylinder engine, which features gasoline direct injection technology, dual continuously variable valve timing and variable induction system technology, makes its debut with the recently unveiled Sonata sedan.
The Theta II gasoline direct-injection engine generates between 198 and 200 horsepower (depending on trim level) yet delivers a segment-leading 35 mpg on the highway. It can be coupled to a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission.
The 2.4L GDI Theta II engine is our first production powerplant with gasoline direct injection technology. But this is only the beginning as we plan to roll out the gasoline direct injection technology across the entire engine line-up in the coming years.
Check out the video below to find out how Hyundai’s new 2.4L Theta II GDI engine works!
