Hyundai
Sonata
Introduced in 1985, the rear-wheel-drive Sonata developed the Stellar concept with more equipment and 1.8- and 2.0-litre engines.
Y1
Selected generation models, including overseas specifications
Vehicle details
Introduced in 1985, the rear-wheel-drive Sonata developed the Stellar concept with more equipment and 1.8- and 2.0-litre engines. Dimensions and engine figures describe Korean launch specifications documented in the manufacturer’s 2025 technical retrospective. Figures can vary with model year, market and facelift. The final worldwide production and sales end is unverified, so the end year is blank; this does not indicate that production continues.
- Production years
- 1985–
- Body
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Wheelbase
- 2579 mm
- Length
- 4578 mm
- Width
- 1755 mm
- Height
- 1381 mm
1.8 gasoline · 1985 KR
- Development / body code
- Y1
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Displacement
- 1795 cc
- Maximum power
- 100 PS / 5,500 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 15.0 kgf·m / 3,500 rpm
- Transmission
- 5MT / 4AT
- Drivetrain
- RWD