All-new Excel debuts. Engine is improved, with more horsepower and torque. Automatic transmission is redesigned, and manual transmission shifts more smoothly. For the first time, a tilt wheel is optional.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1990 Hyundai Excel GL 4dr Hatchback and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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$153/mo

$179/mo

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Good small car for the money

shyboy4u35, 09/08/2004

1990 Hyundai Excel GL 4dr Sedan

105k Miles, NO Major repairs, Changed Starter at 104k way above average for replacement miles. Replaced shoddy Goodyear tires of Micheline wider tread model. Oil changed on regular basis/Air Filter/Spark Plugs and Wires/Tranny Oil.

If maintained properly good car.

MJ, 04/25/2006

1990 Hyundai Excel GLS 4dr Sedan

Great running car after fixed. As long as the vehical is properly maintained then you should have no prolems with it. For what you pay for it is a good deal. I have had the car for about a year and love it. I have had need to repair it as you will have to do with any used car reguardless of make. it is unfair to ding this vehical because of the previous owners lack of care and …

Probelm after problem

Mavrop, 07/09/2004

1990 Hyundai Excel GLS 4dr Sedan

I bought this car not knowing what i was about to get into, The starter went twice, the cv joints replaced numerous times, major oil leak, i hadf no heat so i replaced my thermostat, then my car would over heat when it was negative 10 outside, the manual windows and door looks at problems, the power sunroof once got stuck open, i thought i was buying a good car for a …

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chitown, 11/12/2002

1990 Hyundai Excel GL 4dr Sedan

Stay away. There is nothing good about this car. Its a very uncomfortable ride

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1990 Excel Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	28 MPG
Cost to Drive	$153/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	11.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Hyundai Excel GL 4dr Hatchback and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Good small car for the money

If maintained properly good car.

Probelm after problem

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1990 Hyundai Excel GL 4dr Hatchback and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}