Segment: Medium
Production years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Hyundai was relentless in upgrading its lineup. Just four years after the launch of the Sonata's first generation on the U.S. soil, it came with a second generation.
While the first generation barely opened the American and European eyes for the Korean brand, the 1993 model came to confirm that their intentions were serious. The new generation was longer and better equipped than the model it replaced.
The smoother and curved body panels made a serious step toward the biodesign era from the outside. Its slimmer headlights and grille resembled some Japanese cars, such as the Honda Accord or the Mazda 626. In the back, the taillights were wider, extended over the trunk.
The interior featured better amenities, with integrated vents next to the instrument cluster. An air-conditioning system was fitted as a standard feature. Due to the longer wheelbase, the rear passengers' legroom was better, similar to the one offered by the Ford Contour/Mondeo, but smaller than the one offered by Honda Accord. At least, the Sonata was cheaper to buy than both of them, at least on the base model.
Under the hood, Hyundai still relied on the Mitsubishi-supplied engine. Two versions, an inline-four, and the V6, were bought from the Japanese carmaker. While most versions sold in Europe were fitted with a 5-speed manual gearbox, the American market fell for the 4-speed automatic version.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (98 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 72 KW @ 5500 RPM 98 HP @ 5500 RPM 97 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 144 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.1 in (1,519/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.2 cuFT (374 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2568.4 lbs (1165 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5000 RPM 105 HP @ 5000 RPM 103 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 120 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 162 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.1 in (1,519/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.2 cuFT (374 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2568.4 lbs (1165 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MTFWD (139 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 102 KW @ 5800 RPM 139 HP @ 5800 RPM 137 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 132 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 179 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.1 in (1,519/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.2 cuFT (374 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2632.3 lbs (1194 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0i 4AT FWD (146 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2972 cm3 |
Power: | 107 KW @ 5000 RPM 145 HP @ 5000 RPM 143 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 171 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 231 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/59.1 in (1,519/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.2 cuFT (374 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2793.3 lbs (1267 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |