1998 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 1998 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), 3.0L multi-point injection (107kW/231Nm) and 2.5L multi-point injection (127kW/230Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 1998 Sonata was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    80.1 - 99.48 kW/t
    65.6 kW/t
    104.38 kW/t
    Boot Space
    373 - 374 litres
    373 litres
    847 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $24,990 - $34,990
    $24,750
    $56,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    1998 Hyundai Sonata Specs

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    GLE

    • Antenna
      • Type: Electric
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Body Colour
      • Size: Medium
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
      • On Rear
    • 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
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Illuminated
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
      • Tilt Adjustable
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Off With Ignition
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Single
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Ignition Key Surround
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Analogue
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 979
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 955
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.9
      • Hip Room Front: 1420
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1380
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.3
      • Leg Room Front: 1100
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 920
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1445
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1415
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Plastic/rubber
    • 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: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Remote fuel flap release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • 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
      • Recirculation Setting
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • 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:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Body side moulding
      • Size: Narrow
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 998
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from GLE:
    • Body side moulding
      • Size: Medium
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 979
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Key
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel

    LEVANT

    Adds to GLS:
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Audio system
      • Graphic Equaliser
    • Body side moulding
      • Size: Medium
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Rear Window
      • Around Windscreen
      • On Side Of Body
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Leather
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Engine Management
    • Front airbag
      • Occupant Sensors
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Lumbar Adjustment
    • Grille
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Door Key Surround
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 979
    • Load area side covering
      • Type: Textile
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Electric
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation system
      • Push Button Heater Controls
    Removes from GLS:
    • Body side moulding
      • Size: Narrow
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Front: 998
    • Load area side covering
      • Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
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    1998 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.

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    1998 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 1775 kg offered by the following variants: GLE, GLS and LEVANT.

    The largest Hyundai Sonata is the GLE which measures 1818mm wide, 4710mm in length and sits 1410mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Sonata is the GLS which has 127kW of power from its 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

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

    The heaviest Hyundai Sonata is the GLS which weighs 1835 kg (kerb weight).

    The Hyundai Sonata uses unleaded.