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− | '''Hyundai Sonata (Y2). 1988–93 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1796, 1997, 2351 cm³ (I4 OHC), 1997 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 2972 cm³ (V6 OHC).''' Hyundai’s first export stab at the [[Ford Scorpio]] market, succeeding the Stellar and using [[Mitsubishi]] engines. Usual Korean dullness and Euro-bland styling (not ItalDesign’s best, though considered contemporary at the time), but sold well thanks to entry into North America, leading to Canadian manufacture. Revised New Sonata from 1991 with DOHC two-litre. | + | '''Hyundai Sonata (Y2). 1988–93 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1796, 1997, 2351 cm³ (I4 OHC), 1997 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 2972 cm³ (V6 OHC).''' Hyundai’s first export stab at the [[Ford Scorpio]] market, succeeding the Stellar and using [[Mitsubishi]] engines. Usual Korean dullness and Euro-bland styling (not ItalDesign’s best, though considered contemporary at the time), but sold well thanks to entry into North America, leading to Canadian manufacture. Revised New Sonata from 1991 with DOHC two-litre. |
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Latest revision as of 13:55, 23 November 2013
Hyundai Sonata (Y2). 1988–93 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1796, 1997, 2351 cm³ (I4 OHC), 1997 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 2972 cm³ (V6 OHC). Hyundai’s first export stab at the Ford Scorpio market, succeeding the Stellar and using Mitsubishi engines. Usual Korean dullness and Euro-bland styling (not ItalDesign’s best, though considered contemporary at the time), but sold well thanks to entry into North America, leading to Canadian manufacture. Revised New Sonata from 1991 with DOHC two-litre.
Manufacturing locations: Asan, Korea; Bromont, Québec, Canada
Marque: Hyundai | Model: Hyundai Sonata | Predecessors: Hyundai Stellar, Hyundai Sonata (Y1) | Successor: Hyundai Sonata II
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