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    1997 Hyundai Sonata

    New from

    $24,990 excl. on-roads

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    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Hyundai Sonata

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Hyundai Sonata is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GLE variant and topping out at $34,990 for the Levant.

    There are 3 variants of the Sonata available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (102kW/180Nm) and 3L multi-point injection (107kW/231Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 1997 Sonata is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    78.83 - 80.7 kW/t
    65.96 kW/t
    84.56 kW/t
    Boot Space
    373 litres
    373 litres
    847 litres
    Price
    $24,990 - $34,990
    $24,990
    $49,100
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    50,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    2 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,100 - 1,200 kg
    1,100 kg
    1,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    165 mm
    110 mm
    165 mm

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    1997 Hyundai Sonata Price

    GLE

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$26,852
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$24,990

    GLS

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$29,990
    3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$28,990

    Levant

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$34,990
    3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$33,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Hyundai Sonata Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2026$55,500$55,750
    2025$55,500$55,500
    2024$55,500$55,500
    2023$52,065$52,065
    2022$50,990$52,065
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Hyundai Sonata Pricing

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    1997 Hyundai Sonata Specs

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    GLE

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cassette
      • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
      • Body Side Molding Size: Medium
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.83
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 373
      • Front Headroom (mm): 979
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1471
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1100
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1478
      • Front Track (mm): 1515
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 57.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.4
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10540
      • Overall Height (mm): 1405
      • Overall Length (mm): 4700
      • Overall Width (mm): 1773
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 958
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1450
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 930
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1433
      • Rear Track (mm): 1500
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2700
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 85
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 9
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1997
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Transverse
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 88
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 65
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 32
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 139
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 102
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 180
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.01
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 2.55
      • Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 1.49
      • Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1
      • Transmission 4th Gear Ratio: 0.69
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.18
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 510
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1294
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    GLS

    Adds to GLE:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • System Cassette Search Repeat
      • System Front Rear Fader
      • System Seek
      • System Seek Scan
      • System Tape Logic Deck
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Rear Window
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Windshield
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Bumpers
      • Front Impact Absorbing
      • Rear Impact Absorbing
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.49
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 3
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 165
      • Overall Width (mm): 1770
    • Engine
      • Automatic Vavle Adjustment
      • Bore Engine: 91.1
      • Compression Ratio: 8.9
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 2972
      • Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 76
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Interior trim
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 28
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 146
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 107
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 231
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-bag
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.958
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
    • Visibility
      • Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
      • Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors
      • Wiper Mist Setting
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1346
    Removes from GLE:
    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Size: Medium
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.83
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Width (mm): 1773
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 85
      • Compression Ratio: 9
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1997
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 88
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 32
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 139
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 102
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 180
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Seats
      • Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 4.01
      • Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 2.55
      • Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 1.49
      • Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1
      • Transmission 4th Gear Ratio: 0.69
      • Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.18
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1294

    Levant

    Adds to GLS:
    • Body exterior
      • Grille Colour: Chrome
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Convenience
      • Illuminated Entry System Interior
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Removes from GLS:
    • Body exterior
      • Grille Colour: Black
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    See all 1997 Hyundai Sonata Specs

    1997 Hyundai Sonata Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20261400Kg1400Kg
    20251400Kg1400Kg
    20241400Kg1400Kg
    20231400Kg1400Kg
    20221400Kg1400Kg
    See all Hyundai Sonata Towing Capacity

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    1997 Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

    Hyundai SonataFuel TypeCombined
    2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded-
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded-
    See all Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

    1997 Hyundai Sonata Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Hyundai Sonata?

    The Hyundai Sonata offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Hyundai Sonata FAQs

    The cheapest Hyundai Sonata is the GLE that starts from $24,990.

    The most expensive Hyundai Sonata is the Levant that starts from $34,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Sonata is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: GLS and Levant.

    The largest Hyundai Sonata is the GLS which measures 1773mm wide, 4700mm in length and sits 1405mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Sonata is the GLS which has 107kW of power from its 3L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Hyundai Sonata is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Hyundai Sonata is the GLS which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Hyundai Sonata uses Unleaded.