| Hyundai Sonata | |
|---|---|
 2024 Hyundai Sonata SEL (US) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Production | 1985–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car (D)[1] |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hyundai Stellar |
The Hyundai Sonata (Korean: 현대 쏘나타) is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted version of the Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reaction.[2] While the nameplate was originally only sold in South Korea,[3] the second generation of 1988 was widely exported.[4][5]
The Sonata is currently manufactured in South Korea, China, and Pakistan. It was named after the musical term, sonata.
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- ^ López, Jose Antonio (6 March 2014). "Story: First Generation Hyundai Sonata (1985–1988)". The Korean Car Blog. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ López, Jose Antonio (11 March 2014). "Story: Second Generation Hyundai Sonata (1988–1993)". The Korean Car Blog. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ "Symbol of inner force: Heritage of Sonata". Hyundai Motor Company. c. 2014. Archived from the original on 1 September 2015.