The Hyundai/Chrysler/etc joint venture ~ 2004 from my knowledge(I worked machine repair at kenosha engine plant then) basically co designed the "world engine" that includes the 2019 Kia Sportage that I bought used 6 months ago for $16,400 with 25,000 miles------front wheel drive ---6 speed auto ( base model) plenty of working room etc etc etc-- just as you talk about, I spent much time studying reviews on these vehicles and test drove almost all brands before buying this Kia---Kia would have initially been the last vehicle I would have bought--
This vehicle seems luxurious to me so far and I can find not one fault with it-----my question is ---[Is this motor the exact duplicate of the Chrysler 2.4] ( bore and stroke are identical) from what I have researched---the Kia engine and transmission are absolutely flawless ,so far 31,000 miles--smooth, powerful uses no oil, dipstick oil like new even after ~5,000 miles( non turbo, turbo oil gets dirty quick)------my prior vehicle was a 2013 c300 mercedes sedan---it was great for highway higher speed driving and handling but had some flaws-- I would not buy another Mercedes--to expensive and some details they got wrong---poor heat--poor ac---rattling brakes, very dusty--very small vibration at high speeds-- low profile tires will never stay true with midwest potholes---thermostat housing leaked/replaced--some controls difficult to figure out--got this mercedes kick out of my system---it was fun ---but---
Again---is that 2.4 Kia engine the same as the chrysler----I have no reason to believe the chrysler 2.4 is all that bad---other than what you have said--may disagree on that one but this again I am not a car mechanic working on thousands of cars like you have---Thanks for the constant you tube info, I watch every day--especially your history videos on different cars etc----stay away from Tennessee moonshining
Back in 2002 Hyundai, Chrysler, and Mitsubishi formed a Global Engine Alliance to build common engines. In 2009 Chrysler bought out Hyundai/Mitsubishi’s stake in the venture. Anyhow, Hyundai was responsible for the engine block and head common to all the engines, but the internals of the engine for each company was designed a little differently depending on the end application, so it was not exactly the same. This resulted in the Chrysler World Gasoline Engine (1.8L, 2.0L, and 2.4L I4’s) and Hyundai Theta engines (2.0L and 2.4L I4’s). The second generation of each variant further evolved into the FCA Tigershark (updated valvetrain and intakes) and Hyundai Theta II (switched to GDI among other updates). So both 2.4L designs further diverged especially as they evolved into the second generation.
Both companies’ engines have been the subject of massive recalls:
Also see at 2:19 below:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2KAdja1G6xY
