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    Hyundai Sonata Base (1998) price & specs

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    $33,490†
    2L petrol4D Sedan5 SP MANUALFWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 1998 Hyundai Sonata Base 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 $33,490 before on-road costs.

    This Hyundai Sonata is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 105 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 190 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 65L fuel tank

    The Hyundai Sonata measures 1410mm (55.5 inches) in height, 4710mm (185.4 inches) in length, 1818mm (71.6 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1361kg (3000.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sonata Base 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
    76.2 - 86.39 kW/t
    64.6 kW/t
    100 kW/t
    Boot Space
    374 litres
    374 litres
    518 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,835 kg
    1,825 kg
    2,035 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,700 - 1,775 kg
    1,100 kg
    1,775 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    155 mm
    155 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,710 mm
    1,818 mm
    1,410 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,710 mm
    Overall Width1,818 mm
    Overall Height1,410 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,520 mm

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    Base

    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

    $33,490†
    Price & specs

    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 85
    Engine (cc): 1997
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 88
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 17.2
    Main Capacity (L): 65
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Main

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 143
    Maximum Power (kW): 105
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 190
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    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
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanized

    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): 374

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10520
    Front Track (in): 60.6
    Front Track (mm): 1540
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.5
    Overall Height (in): 55.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1410
    Overall Length (in): 185.4
    Overall Length (mm): 4710
    Overall Width (in): 71.6
    Overall Width (mm): 1818
    Rear Track (in): 59.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1520
    Wheelbase (in): 106.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2700

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.3
    Front Headroom (mm): 998
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.6
    Rear Headroom (mm): 955
    Front Hip Room (in): 55.9
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1420
    Rear Hip Room (in): 54.3
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1380
    Front Leg Room (in): 43.3
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1100
    Rear Leg Room (in): 36.2
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 920
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.9
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1445
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.7
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1415

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    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 Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

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

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1361
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3001

    Antenna

    Type: Power

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

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

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    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 Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † 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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