1988-1993 Sonata OverviewHyundai Sonata Overview (1988 - 1993)
1988 - 1993
Tech Specs Summary
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- 119 mph
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- 10.3 seconds
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- 129 - 144 hp
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- 22.6 - 37.3 mpg
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- 2,831 - 2,912 lbs
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- 16.7 ft3
This generation of the Hyundai Sonata was produced by the Korean manufacturer Hyundai between 1988 - 1993. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Sedan. There are two power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 3 L V6 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Sonata is the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 which scores 1.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 129 hp and a power/weight ratio of 21.94 lb/hp it has a top speed of 119 mph and gets to 62 mph in 10.3 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 512 miles and can store 16.7 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,086 lbs.