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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn Manual $14,749
- 4dr Sdn Auto $15,549
- 4dr Sdn GL Auto $16,349
- 4dr Sdn GL Auto V6 $17,349
- 4dr Sdn GLS Auto V6 $18,549
1997 Hyundai Sonata specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Rear Wheel Size | 14 x 5 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 14 x 5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 75 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 550 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/122 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 137 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 129 @ 4000 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 361.20 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 21 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 481.60 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 28 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.939 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.756 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.083 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.322 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.083 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.285 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.947 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Macpherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.12 x .87 in |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 17.2 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.7 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.6 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.06 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/70R14 |
| Front Tire Size | P195/70R14 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2935 lbs |
| Second Leg Room | 36.6 in |
| Second Hip Room | 57.1 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.3 in |
| Liftover Height | 27.1 in |
| Height, Overall | 55.3 in |
| Trunk Volume | 13.2 ft³ |
| Min Ground Clearance | 6.3 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.6 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.2 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.4 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Length, Overall | 185.0 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.7 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.1 in |
| Passenger Volume | 101.3 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 38.5 in |
| Pwr-assisted dual diagonal ventilated front disc/self-adjusting rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Tachometer, trip odometer, water temp gauge | Standard |
| Fixed mast antenna | Standard |
| Front illuminated/single rear ashtray | Standard |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard |
| 3-point color-keyed outboard rear seat belts | Standard |
| Cut pile carpeting | Standard |
| City 21/hwy 28 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Body-color body-side moldings | Standard |
| Overhead courtesy dome lamp | Standard |
| Electronic ignition | Standard |
| Body-color door handles | Standard |
| Integral rear headrests | Standard |
| Rear seat heater ducts | Standard |
| Delay-out interior lighting w/illuminated ignition | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Bright side window accents | Standard |
| Body-color grille | Standard |
| Remote trunk release w/lock-out feature | Standard |
| Compact spare tire | Standard |
| Illuminated cigarette lighter | Standard |
| Dual cupholder | Standard |
| Digital quartz clock | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette/4-speakers | Standard |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/4-way adjustable driver's seat | Standard |
| Full roll-down rear windows | Standard |
| Full cloth seat trim | Standard |
| 2.0L DOHC MFI 4 cyl engine w/dual balance shafts | Standard |
| Rotary climate control | Standard |
| Unitized body construction | Standard |
| Black front/rear window moldings | Standard |
| Front side window defoggers | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Low fuel/door/trunk ajar warning lights | Standard |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | Standard |
| Dual black remote-control mirrors | Standard |
| Fully independent multi-link rear suspension | Standard |
| 60-amp/hr maintenance-free battery | Standard |
| 14" X 5.0 steel wheels w/full wheel covers | Standard |
| 17.2 Gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars | Standard |
| 2-point color-keyed center rear lap belt | Standard |
| Full center console w/coin holder/storage box | Standard |
| 75-amp alternator | Standard |
| Remote hood/fuel-filler door release | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| P195/70R14 all-season SBR tires | Standard |
| Cargo area floor carpeting | Standard |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback | Standard |
| Dual visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Aerodynamic halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Color-keyed 4-spoke soft grip steering wheel w/tilt column | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Front door map pockets | Standard |
| Lockable illuminated glove box | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Body-color bumpers w/body-color inserts | Standard |
| Front/rear assist grips (3) | Standard |
| Independent front MacPherson struts suspension | Standard |
| 3-point color-keyed non-passive front seat belts w/height adjuster | Standard |
| Cargo area illumination | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger dual airbag supplemental restraint system | Standard |
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