Images: Hyundai EF-A Sonata (1998-01)
Released in August 1998, the Hyundai EF-A Sonata was a mid-size, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Asan, South Korea, the EF-A Sonata range initially consisted of three variants: the four-cylinder GLE and V6-powered GLS and Levant. The Levant was discontinued in 1999 and, in March 2000, the GLE was also discontinued and an entry-level Executive was introduced… Read full Hyundai EF Sonata review
Images: Hyundai EF-B Sonata (2001-05)
Released in September 2001, the Hyundai EF-B Sonata was a significant update with a revised range, mechanical upgrades, more features and a significant facelift. The EF-B Sonata range consisted of a single GL variant, but the 2.0-litre four-cylinder and 2.5-litre V6 engines were replaced with 2.4- and 2.7-litre units, respectively. The Hyundai EF-B Sonata could be identified by its quad ovoid headlights, taller grille, new bonnet with headlight fairings, squarer front bumper with louvered intakes, rounder tail-lights, raised boot and chrome rear plate recess. Inside, the Sonata was fitted with seats from the Grandeur GL and there was a revised dashboard with audio controls above the buttons for the air conditioning system.
