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1985 — 1988 · sedan
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The first-generation Hyundai Sonata (Y1) executive sedan was produced from 1985 to 1988 as a luxury variant of the Stellar.
The first-generation Hyundai Sonata (Y1 platform) debuted in South Korea in November 1985. Created as a luxury derivative of the rear-wheel-drive Hyundai Stellar to compete against Daewoo Royale, it included high-end features such as power seats, cruise control, and body-colored bumpers.
Powertrains comprised Mitsubishi-derived 1.8-liter (95 hp) and 2.0-liter (110 hp) Sirius four-cylinder petrol engines, mated to five-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmissions. The Y1 generation was sold predominantly in South Korea, Canada, and New Zealand.
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