Hyundai/Kia Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC)
ACCEPTABLE Mature Modern

Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC)

Hyundai/Kia · 1.0L Turbo I3

2016–present

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"i10/i20/Picanto turbo three-cylinder. Peppy city engine. Limited long-term data but no major red flags."

Layout I3
Displacement 998 cc
Power 100–120 hp
Type Petrol Turbo
Known Issues 0
Total Risk Cost €0–€0

Models with Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) 6

Hyundai Kona 1.0 T-GDI
2017–2023 SUV City SUV
Kia Picanto 1.0 T-GDI
2017–2024 Hatchback City
Kia Rio 1.0 T-GDI
2017–2024 Hatchback City
Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDI
2017–2024 SUV City SUV
Hyundai i10 1.0 T-GDI
2019–2024 Hatchback City
Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDI
2020–2024 Hatchback City

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Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA)

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Tuning Potential

140hp Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hyundai/Kia Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) reliable?

The Hyundai/Kia Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) scores 68/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 0 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.

What cars use the Hyundai/Kia Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC)?

The Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC)?

Total potential repair costs for all 0 known issues range from €0 to €0.

What years was the Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) produced?

The Hyundai/Kia Kappa 1.0 T-GDI (G3LC) was produced from 2016 to present. It is a 998cc I3 petrol turbo engine.

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