Hyundai Sonata I (Y) 2.0i (110 Hp)


Overall Rating

6.2 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.2 / 5
Value 3.5 / 5
Performance 2.5 / 5
Comfort 3.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Hyundai Sonata:

The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted version of the Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reaction. While the nameplate was originally only sold in South Korea, the second generation of 1988 was widely exported.
The Sonata is currently manufactured in South Korea, China, and Pakistan. It was named after the musical term, sonata. It was formerly manufactured in the United States from 2005 until 2022, though after 2022, American production was phased out....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I (Y) Overview:

Hyundai Sonata (I (Y)). With 164 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

2.0i (110 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

Offers adequate performance for its era, suitable for daily driving and occasional highway use. Not designed for spirited driving, but competent.

Fuel Economy

Fuel economy is average for a 1980s 2.0-liter engine; expect moderate consumption, especially in urban settings.

Best Use Case: Balanced for both city commuting and longer highway journeys, providing a reasonable blend of power and practicality.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Affordable entry into the mid-size sedan market
  • • Simple, robust mechanicals for easier maintenance
  • • Decent interior space for its class
  • • Good value proposition for its time

Cons:

  • • Uninspired performance, especially with automatic transmission
  • • Basic safety features by modern standards
  • • Interior quality and refinement are rudimentary
  • • Dated design and driving dynamics

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Hyundai
Model:Sonata
Generation:I (Y)
Modification (Engine):2.0i (110 Hp)
Start of production:1985
End of production:1987
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:110 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre:55.1 Hp/l
Torque:164 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:G4BT
Engine displacement:1997
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:SOHC
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Space:
Fuel tank capacity:60 l
Size:
Length:4578 mm mm
Width:1755 mm mm
Height:1381 mm mm
Wheelbase:2579 mm mm
Front track:1445 mm
Rear (Back) track:1425 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Tires size185/70 R14
Wheel rims size14

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