1985
Hyundai Excel X3
The Excel was Hyundai's first major export success, selling 300,000 units in its first year in North America — the best debut sales record for an Asian car at the time. Though initially praised for its value, it became notorious for poor reliability.
Subcompact
Especificações técnicas
| Motor | 1.5L G4DJ SOHC I4 |
| Cilindrada | 1,468 cc |
| Potência | 68 hp |
| Torque | 109 Nm |
| Câmbio | 4-speed manual / 3-speed auto |
| Tração | FWD |
| Combustível | Petrol |
| Consumo | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Velocidade máxima | 150 km/h |
| Comprimento | 3,930 mm |
| Largura | 1,600 mm |
| Altura | 1,380 mm |
| Entre-eixos | 2,340 mm |
| Peso em ordem de marcha | 810 kg |
| Faixa de preço | $4,995 (USA, 1986) |