Hyundai Sonata

Third generation (Y3, 1995–1998)

Third generation

Also called	Hyundai Sonata 2 (South Korea) Hyundai Sonica (Italy)
Production	1994–1998
Assembly	Ulsan, Korea Gaborone, Botswana (TMBC)[3]
Engine(s)	1.8 L I4 SOHC 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) 2.0 L I4 SOHC 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) 4G63 2.0 L I4 DOHC 102 kW (139 PS; 137 hp) 4G63 16 valve 3.0 L V6 107 kW (145 PS; 143 hp) 6G72
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,700 mm (185.0 in)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1,405 mm (55.3 in)

The Y3 Sonata debuted in 1994, as a 1995 model. The base engine in most markets was a 2.0 L 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) Sirius I4, but there was a 3.0 L, 107 kW (145 PS; 143 hp) Mitsubishi V6 option in some markets. This generation continued after the demise of the Bromont, Quebec plant in September 1993. After that, all Sonatas would be built in Korea, until the opening of the Beijing Hyundai plant in December 2000

Updated third generation

Also called	Hyundai Sonata 3 (South Korea) Hyundai Sonica (Italy)
Production	1996–1998
Assembly	Ulsan, Korea Asan, Korea
Engine(s)	2.0 L I4 SOHC 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) 4G63 2.0 L I4 DOHC 92 kW (125 PS; 123 hp) 4G63 16 valve 3.0 L V6 107 kW (145 PS; 143 hp) 6G72
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,700 mm (185.0 in)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1,405 mm (55.3 in)