1990 Hyundai Excel Base Sedan 4MT
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- Photo: Hyundai Excel (X2) GLSi Front by M.rJirapat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Excel 5-door X2 black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Excel 5-door X2 black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012112601 Hyundai Excel by Dynamicwork, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Excel (X2) GLSi Rear by M.rJirapat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Hyundai Excel Base Sedan 4MT is an 81-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $6,999 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 81 horsepower and 91 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Excel measures 163.3 inches long on a 93.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,999 ($17,404 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L SOHC inline-4, sequential multi-point fuel injection, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 81 hp |
| Torque | 91 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHC inline-4 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 163.3 in |
| Width | 63.2 in |
| Height | 54.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.4 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Hyundai Excel Base Sedan 4MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Hyundai EXCEL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 23, 1993 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.
NHTSA campaign 93V192000
Mar 15, 1990 · WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.
Remedy: REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 90V053000
39 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Hyundai EXCEL
Owner Complaints
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Hyundai EXCEL (4 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Fuel System | 4 |
| Gasoline | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.