Hyundai Excel I

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The Hyundai Excel I (1986–1989): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 4 versions in the United States.

Model codes: X1 · Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	–	4,087–4,267 mm
Width	–	1,603 mm
Height	–	1,374 mm
Wheelbase	–	2,380 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)	368 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	2,322 L EPA	–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

137 complaints for model years 1986–1989. 8 crashes · 29 fires · 13 injuries

Engine 44
Visibility and wipers 29
Electrical system 20

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 4 versions of the Hyundai Excel I

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP	1.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	212 g/km
1986–1989(FFS)	1.5 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	212 g/km
1986–1989(FFS)	1.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	27–28 MPG (8.4–8.7 L/100 km) EPA	197–205 g/km
1986–1987(FFS)	1.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.