The QG16DE motor has a cast-iron block and aluminum alloy cylinder head with two overhead camshafts (DOHC).
The engine uses multi-point fuel injection system; variable valve timing system on the intake side (NVCT); electronic ignition system with individual ignition coil for each cylinder; electronic throttle body; intake manifold with vortex valves, ERG system, and three-way catalyst.
The engine is also equipped with a mixture ratio self-learning control system. Redline is 6,500 rpm.
The engine has a 76.0 mm (2.99 in) cylinder bore and 88.0 mm (3.46 in) piston stroke. The compression ratio is 9.5:1.
It produced 120 PS (88 kW; 118 HP) at 6,000 rpm of horsepower and 165 Nm (16.8 kg·m; 121.8 ft·lb) at 4,000 rpm of torque.
