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
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 1.5L G4DJ SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 1,468 cc |
| Horsepower | 68 hp |
| Torque | 109 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual / 3-speed auto |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Fuel Economy | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h |
| Length | 3,930 mm |
| Width | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,380 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm |
| Curb Weight | 810 kg |
| MSRP Range | $4,995 (USA, 1986) |