Veloster I · 2012–2018

Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo Veloster I · 186 hp (2012 to 2018)

The Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo of the Veloster I generation uses the G4FJ 1.6 T-GDi petrol engine with 186 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 186 PS / 137 kW
Displacement: 1 591 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: G4FJ 1.6 T-GDi
Period covered: 2012–2018
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

186 hp (137 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2012 to 2018.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The G4FJ 1.6 T-GDi engine is also fitted to: Hyundai Tucson (Tucson III TL), Kia Ceed (cee’d II JD), Kia ProCeed (ProCeed Shooting Brake), Kia Sportage (Sportage IV QL).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo Veloster I?

The G4FJ 1.6 T-GDi petrol engine (1 591 cc), 186 hp (137 kW).

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Which oil for the Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the G4FJ 1.6 T-GDi engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026