Hyundai Previews ‘Petrol-Half’ Of Hybrid Powertrain, New Eight-Speed Auto

Hyundai has used its annual powertrain conference in Korea to unveil a new Atkinson cycle 1.6 litre engine petrol engine, which will form part of Hyundai’s future hybrid strategy.

Also shown at the conference is a new front-wheel-drive eight-speed automatic transmission which will find its way into Hyundai’s larger vehicles.

Kappa 1.6 GDI Engine

The new Kappa 1.6 GDI engine will be available from 2016 and will appear under the bonnet of Hyundai’s coming hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

The engine utilises an Atkinson combustion cycle, which favours efficiency over power, and features cooled exhaust gas recirculation, and a long stroke specification to maximise thermal efficiency.