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Segment: Medium
Production years: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

HYUNDAI Sonata 1993-1996 24 Photos
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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.

HYUNDAI Sonata 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
  4 gasoline engines
  • 1.8i 5MT FWD (98 HP)
  • 2.0i 5MT FWD (105 HP)
  • 2.0i 5MTFWD (139 HP)
  • 3.0i 4AT FWD (146 HP)

HYUNDAI Sonata
1.8i 5MT FWD (98 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8i 5MT FWD (98 HP)
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
Top Speed:102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/70R14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2568.4 lbs (1165 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3836 lbs (1740 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:167 g/km

HYUNDAI Sonata
2.0i 5MT FWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (105 HP)
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
Top Speed:105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/70R14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2568.4 lbs (1165 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3836 lbs (1740 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:162 g/km

HYUNDAI Sonata
2.0i 5MTFWD (139 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MTFWD (139 HP)
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
Top Speed:121.2 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/70R14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2632.3 lbs (1194 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:157 g/km

HYUNDAI Sonata
3.0i 4AT FWD (146 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0i 4AT FWD (146 HP)
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
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/60R15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2793.3 lbs (1267 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3968.3 lbs (1800 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:195 g/km
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