Hyundai Excel evolution

Hyundai's first front-wheel-drive car and its breakthrough US export, replacing the rear-drive Pony.
2 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

X11985–1989
1985
Hyundai Excel X1ⓘ
New generation
X1
📅 1985–1989

Hyundai's first front-wheel-drive car, Giugiaro-styled; the breakthrough US export that made Hyundai a household name.

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X21989–1994
1989
Hyundai Excel X2ⓘ
New generation
X2
📅 1989–1994

Reworked X2 with electronic fuel injection and optional 4-speed automatic; sedan and hatchback bodies.

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