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1991 Hyundai Scoupe Base MT

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1991 Hyundai Scoupe – exterior Unverified
Photo: Hyundai Scoupe LS α-12V SLC PE Abyss Red (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Scoupe (1991–1995); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Hyundai Scoupe LS α-12V SLC PE Abyss Red (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1990 Hyundai Scoupe 1.5i GT (53075405045) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1990 Hyundai Scoupe 1.5i GT (53074991501) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 0 Hyundai Scoupe 1 by Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Hyundai Scoupe LS Interior (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1991 Hyundai Scoupe Base MT is an 81-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,690 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.

It makes 81 horsepower and 91 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).

The Scoupe measures 165.9 inches long on a 93.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,119 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,690 ($20,736 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.5L Sirius (G4DJ / Mitsubishi 4G15) SOHC 8-valve I4
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower81 hp
Torque91 lb-ft
ValvetrainSOHC 8-valve
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined26 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity11 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front13-in.
Wheels Rear13-in.
Dimensions & Weight
Length165.9 in
Width64 in
Height50 in
Wheelbase93.8 in
Curb Weight2,119 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.1 in
Legroom Front42.8 in
Legroom Rear29.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1991 Hyundai Scoupe 2-DR

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Hyundai SCOUPE.

16 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Hyundai SCOUPE

Owner Complaints

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Hyundai SCOUPE (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train5
Structure4
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Electrical System1
Equipment1
Fuel System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 4, 2004 · Steering, Structure
“CONSUMER WAS SOLD A VEHICLE FROM SALVAGE. *MR (ACCORDING TO B1381 THE SELLER WAS SUPPOSED TO DISCLOSE THIS INFO TO THE CONSUMER) THERE WAS A BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT, BOTH CROSS MEMBERS WERE BENT, VERY POOR…”
Aug 14, 2000 · Electrical System
“THIS IS A USED CAR, I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT THE FIRST TIME THE COMPUTER FAILED, WAS INDEED THE FIRST TIME. IT INITIALLY FAILED IN NOVEMBER OF 1999. I REPLACED IT WITH A USED COMPUTER WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY…”
Mar 4, 1999 · Power Train
“THIS CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO THE DEALER THREE TIMES IN 1992 FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND HAS NEVER FIXED THE PROBLEM. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL PHONE CALLS TO DEALER IN PAST YEARS BUT WERE UNABLE TO…”
Apr 2, 1998 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“ENGINE OIL LEAKS CONTINUOUSLY, ENGINE ALSO JERKS AND BUCKS, FINALLY REPLACED DUE BEING CRACKED.”
Oct 8, 1997 · Structure
“CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, PREVENTING THE OCCUPANT FROM ENTERING AND EXISTING THE VEHICLE DUE TO A BROKEN PART INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL. CONSUMER…”

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 1991 HYUNDAI SCOUPE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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