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    Hyundai Sonata GLS (1997) price & specs

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    $35,500†
    3L petrol4D Sedan4 SP AUTOMATICFWD
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    GLS

    Overview

    The 1997 Hyundai Sonata GLS is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Hyundai Sonata is regarded as a lower Medium built in Korea with prices starting at $35,500 before on-road costs.

    This Hyundai Sonata is powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine that has 108 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 232 Nm of torque (at 2400 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission.

    The Hyundai Sonata measures 1405mm (55.3 inches) in height, 4700mm (185.0 inches) in length, 1772mm (69.8 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1344kg (2963.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sonata GLS comes standard with 195/70 R14 front tyres and 195/70 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    60.63 - 80.36 kW/t
    48.89 kW/t
    90.06 kW/t
    Boot Space
    373 litres
    373 litres
    560 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km

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    Dimensions

    4,700 mm
    1,772 mm
    1,405 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,700 mm
    Overall Width1,772 mm
    Overall Height1,405 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,540 mm

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    GLS

    3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

    $35,500†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 37

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 2972
    Compression Ratio: 8.9
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 3
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 17.2
    Capacity (L): 65

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 5.9
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 40
    EU 83 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.5
    EU 83 Country Highway (mpg): 31
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 11.2
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 21

    Fuel Economy

    EU 83 At 120 km/h 75 mph: 7.5
    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 5.9
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 11.2
    EU 83 City (mpg): 21

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 13
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 185
    Maximum Speed (mph): 115

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 146
    Maximum Power (kW): 108
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 232
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Chrome Bright Trim

    Bright Chrome Trim Around Rear Window: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim Around Windshield: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Rear: yes

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 373

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10540
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.6
    Overall Height (in): 55.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1405
    Overall Length (in): 185
    Overall Length (mm): 4700
    Overall Width (in): 69.8
    Overall Width (mm): 1772
    Wheelbase (in): 106.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2700

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Color

    Headlights

    Configuration: Twin

    Paint

    Type: Metallic

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Sunroof

    Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Sunroof Type: Glass

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1344
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2963

    Antenna

    Type: Power

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Passenger Assist Handles

    Number of Handles: 3

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Carpet

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lockable: yes

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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