1997 Hyundai Sonata

    Used from

    $24,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Excellent

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.6 - 8.5 L / 100km

    About the Hyundai Sonata

    The 1997 Hyundai Sonata is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $24,990 for the GLE variant and topping out at $34,990 for the Levant.

    There are 3 variants of the Sonata available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (102kW/180Nm) and 3.0L multi-point injection (107kW/231Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 1997 Sonata was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    1997 Hyundai Sonata Price

    *excl. on-roads

    1997 Hyundai Sonata Specs

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    GLE

    • Antenna
      • Type: Electric
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Body Colour
      • Size: Medium
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Lidded
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
      • Number Of Door Switches: 4
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat centre armrest
      • Integral Box
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Tilt Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Twin
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Analogue
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 979
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 958
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.9
      • Hip Room Front: 1471
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1450
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.3
      • Leg Room Front: 1100
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 930
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1478
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1433
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Key
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Remote fuel flap release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
      • No Fan Speeds: 4
      • Push Button Heater Controls
      • Recirculation Setting
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Number Of Speeds: 2

    GLS

    Adds to GLE:
    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cassette Search/repeat
      • Front/rear Fader
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Seek
      • Seek/scan
      • Tape Logic Deck
    • Bumpers
      • Impact Absorbing
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Rear Window
      • Around Windscreen
      • On Rear
      • On Side Of Body
    • Covering of rear of back seat
      • Type: Textile
    • Front airbag
      • Type: Us-bag
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Adjustment
    • Grab handles
      • Number Of: 3
    • Head rests
      • Type: Cushion
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Textile
    • Power windows
      • Switch Location: Doors
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Folding
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Mist Function
    Removes from GLE:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    LEVANT

    Adds to GLS:
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Leather
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
    • Grille
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from GLS:
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
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    1997 Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Sonata

    The most fuel efficient Hyundai Sonata is the GLE with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Hyundai Sonata that uses the most amount of fuel is the LEVANT with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.5L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Hyundai SonataFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.4 L/100km
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded6.6 L/100km
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    1997 Hyundai Sonata Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Hyundai Sonata?

    The Hyundai Sonata offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Hyundai Sonata FAQs

    The cheapest Hyundai Sonata is the GLE that starts from $24,990.

    The most expensive Hyundai Sonata is the LEVANT that starts from $34,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Sonata is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: GLS and LEVANT.

    The largest Hyundai Sonata is the GLS which measures 1773mm wide, 4700mm in length and sits 1405mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Sonata is the GLS which has 107kW of power from its 3.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Hyundai Sonata is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Hyundai Sonata is the GLS which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Hyundai Sonata uses unleaded.