1992 Hyundai Excel Base 3-door Auto
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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 1992 Hyundai Excel Base 3-door Auto is an 81-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,220 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 81 horsepower and 91 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Excel measures 161.4 inches long on a 93.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,220 ($16,725 *) |
| 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 automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 161.4 in |
| Width | 63.2 in |
| Height | 54.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 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 1992 Hyundai Excel Base 3-door Auto 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 |
Other tested variants (1)
- 1992 Hyundai Excel 2-DR. HB: overall not rated
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1992 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
34 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Hyundai EXCEL
Owner Complaints
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Hyundai EXCEL (2 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 14 |
| Hydraulic | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
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 1992 HYUNDAI EXCEL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.