Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car/full-size car manufactured and marketed globally by Hyundai Motor Company. From the sixth generation onwards, it is known as the i45 in the Australian, Singaporean and New Zealand markets. The car will be known in Western Europe as the i40 The first Sonata was only sold in a few markets like the Korean domestic one and in Canada as the Stellar II. The vehicle was unveiled in South Korea in November 1985. It was not available in the US because it did not meet the United States emissions standards. It was sold in New Zealand with the 1.6-litre Mitsubishi... engine and an automatic transmission was optional. The original importer was a unit of the Auckland-based Giltrap Group. Engine choices include 1.6L, 1.8L or 2.0L I4 The body was based on the Hyundai Stellar. The Y2 Sonata was part of Hyundai's expansion in North America after the success of the Excel. It was introduced in South Korea on June 1, 1988.
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