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This article refers to the X1 and X2 models of the Hyundai Excel (1985-1994). For the X3 model (1995-1999) sold in some markets as the Hyundai Excel, see Hyundai Accent.

Hyundai Excel
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Second-generation Excel with current Hyundai logo
ManufacturerHyundai Motor Company
Also calledHyundai Pony
Hyundai Presto
Mitsubishi Precis
Production1985–1994
AssemblyUlsan, Korea
PredecessorHyundai Pony
SuccessorIntended: Hyundai Elantra
Actual: Hyundai Accent
ClassSubcompact (C-class)
Body style(s)3- & 5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
RelatedHyundai Scoupe


The Hyundai Excel (Hangul:현대 엑셀), also known as the Hyundai Pony, Hyundai Presto and the Mitsubishi Precis, was the first front wheel drive car produced by Hyundai. It was built from 1985 to 1994.

Background

The Hyundai Excel was available in hatchback and 4-door models. Originally, the Excel was supposed to be replaced by the Elantra in 1991, but ended up being sold for four seasons until being replaced by the Hyundai Accent in 1995. The Excel was the first Hyundai car to be exported to the United States. From 1989, there was a coupe variant called the Hyundai Scoupe. The Hyundai Excel was available with either a manual or automatic transmission mated to a 4-cylinder engine aspirated by a carburetor or fuel injection system, depending on market and model year.

Names

Some markets, including Europe, had the Excel branded as the Hyundai Pony, although it is not directly related to the rear wheel drive Hyundai Pony from the early 1980s. The sedan version of the X1 model was known as the Hyundai Presto in South Korea. The Excel arrived in the United States in 1986 and Canada in 1987, replacing the Pony.

The Excel was sold in the United States by Mitsubishi Motors from 1987 to 1994 as the Mitsubishi Precis as either a 3- or 5-door hatchback. Originally available in six model variants, it was cut to two in 1990 with the introduction of the Mirage, although the Precis remained in the Mitsubishi range as a "price leader" until it was discontinued.[1]

X1 (1985–89)

X1 (1985-1989)
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1980s Hyundai Excel
Production1985–89
Engine(s)1.5 L 68 hp I4
Transmission(s)3-speed automatic
4-speed manual
5-speed manual
Wheelbase93.7 in (2380 mm)
Length160.9 in (4087 mm) (2-door)
168 in (4267 mm) (4-door)
Width63.1 in (1603 mm)
Height54.1 in (1374 mm)
Fuel capacity10.6 gal.


The Excel was introduced as a replacement for the Hyundai Pony. In the United States it was the company's first and only model, but thanks to a price of US$4,995 and being voted 'Best Product #10' by Fortune magazine, it set records for a first-year import by selling 168,882 units, helping push the company's cumulative production past one million by 1986.[2] Similar sales success was replicated in Australia, where it was priced at A$9,990.

Versions available were:

North America
  • 1.5 base
  • 1.5 GL
  • 1.5 GLS (5-door and 4-door only)
  • 1.5 GS (3-door only)
Australia
  • 1.5 L
  • 1.5 GL
  • 1.5 GLS
  • 1.5 GT

X2 (1989–94)

X2 (1989–94)
Production1989–94
Engine(s)1.5 L 81 hp (60 kW) I4
Transmission(s)4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase93.8 in (2383 mm)./238.3 cm
Length1990-91 & 1993-94 2-Door Hatchback: 161.4 in (4100 mm)
1990-91 & 1993-94 4-Door Hatchback: 168.3 in (4275 mm)
1992 Sedan: 168.6 in (4282 mm)
1992 Hatchback: 161.7 in (4107 mm)
Width1990-91 & 1993-94: 63.3 in (1608 mm)
1992: 63.1 in (1603 mm)
Height1993-94: 54.5 in (1384 mm)
1992: 51.4 in (1306 mm)
1990: 51.6 in (1311 mm)
Fuel capacity11.9 US gal./45 L
The second-generation Excel was given a facelift and slightly enlarged from 1989 onwards, while its engine adopted sequential fuel injection, and a new 4-speed automatic transmission was offered. It was sold in CX, LX and CXL trim levels in South Korea. The South Korean (home market) range was:
  • 1.3 CX (3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon)
  • 1.3 LX (3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon)
  • 1.5 CX (3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon)
  • 1.5 LX (5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon)
  • 1.5 CXL (5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon).
The Excel was marketed in Eurasia as the Hyundai Pony or Pony X2 (X2 representing second generation). In the United Kingdom and some parts of Europe, versions available were:
  • 1.3 S (3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback)
  • 1.3 Sonnet (3-door hatchback) - replaced 1.3 S base model
  • 1.3 LS (3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon)
  • 1.5 GSi (5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon)
However, some European markets did not get the 1.3 version and the range was:
  • 1.5 L (3-door)
  • 1.5 LE (3-door)
  • 1.5 GL (3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback)
  • 1.5 LS (3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon)
  • 1.5 GS (3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon)
  • 1.5 GT (3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback) - note, not all markets got this version
  • 1.5 GLS (3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon)
From 1991, the 1.5 versions were badged 1.5i to denote fuel injection.

Footnotes

1. ^ ConsumerGuide.com review
2. ^ "Ssay it with SSUVs: Korea's SSangyong goes where the buyers are - sport/utility vehicles", Gwendolyn S. Knapp, Ward's Auto World, April, 1996 (FindArticles.com)



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Public (KSE: 005380 ,
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Founded 1967
Parent Hyundai Kia Automotive Group
Location Seoul, South Korea
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Public (TYO: 7211 )
Founded April 22 1970
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