(i searched and didn't find a post,lock it if I am way behind)

read something about the elantra using a 1.6... is it gone?

 

I read something and it is gone
I read the elantra uses a new size engine
I read foreign countries use different engines

What are you asking?

 

Umm... is it no longer going to be used after this year? If so 2010 is the last year run of the beta motor.

 

I think the Kia Soul is still running the Beta. I don't know if they're gonna change that or not though.

 

The new 2012 Elantra will use a version of the Global engines and not the Beta. The 2011 Elantra still uses the Beta 2 and the Soul will use the Beta 2 till I think 2012 and then it will phase in the new motors. The Beta 1/2 had a great run in its lifetime but its old iron block single VVT technology. I say bring on the Dual VVT Direct Injected engines!

 

I say keep using my iron block in production so when my car is 30 years old I can buy a low-miles drop-in replacement! laugh.gif

 

Beta isn't going anywhere. the Kia Soul will be producing it through 2015.

 

k, just curious.