Hyundai Sonata IV (EF) gallery (1998–2004)
The fourth-generation Hyundai Sonata (EF) ran from 1998 to 2004, introducing all-new proprietary Y4 platform architecture and Delta V6 engines.
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227
I (Y1)
0
1985–1988
II (Y2)
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1988–1993
III (Y3)
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1993–1998
IV (EF)
0
1998–2004
V (NF)
12
2004–2009
VI (YF)
43
2009–2014
VII (LF)
106
2014–2019
VIII (DN8)
60
2019
The fourth-generation Hyundai Sonata (EF platform) premiered in 1998. Built on Hyundai's fresh Y4 architecture featuring front double-wishbone and rear multi-link suspension, the EF offered refined road dynamics. It was famously produced under license by TagAZ in Russia for many years.
Engines included 2.0-liter, 2.4-liter four-cylinders, and an all-aluminum 2.5-liter Delta V6 (160 hp). A major 2001 facelift (EF-B) dramatically altered the exterior styling with twin-round headlamps, a reshaped hood, and an upgraded 2.7-liter Delta V6 engine (172 hp).
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