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1997 Hyundai Sonata
The 1997 Hyundai Sonata is a medium Car. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $24,990 for the GLE variant and topping out at $34,990 for the Levant variant.
There are 3 variants of the Sonata available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-1993.
The 1997 Sonata was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Hyundai Sonata include 2 in-line 4-cylinder (102kW/180Nm) and 3 v6 (107kW/231Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $24,990 - $34,990â€
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $24,990 - $34,990â€
- Transmission
- 4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Hyundai Sonata
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
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Exterior & Dimensions
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Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Available Variants
The Hyundai Sonata comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being GLE and the most expensive being Levant.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,700 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,773 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,540 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Sales Data
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1997 Hyundai Sonata
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Hyundai Sonata is the GLE variant that starts from $24,990.
See all Hyundai Sonata PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Sonata is the Levant variant that starts from $34,990.
See all Hyundai Sonata PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Sonata is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: GLS and Levant.
See all Hyundai Sonata towing capacityThe largest Hyundai Sonata is the GLE variant which measures 1773mm wide, 4700mm in length and sits 1405mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 107kW of power and 231nm of torque are the GLS and Levant variants.
The Hyundai Sonata is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The Hyundai Sonata uses Unleaded Petrol.
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†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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