Pony First Generation (1975-1982)
| Production | 1975–1982 |
|---|---|
| Body style | 2-door coupé utility 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon |
| Engine | 1.2 L Mitsubishi 4G36 I4 1.4 L Mitsubishi 4G33 I4 1.6 L Mitsubishi 4G32 I4 |
| Wheelbase | 2340 mm (92.1 in) |
| Length | 4029 mm (158.7 in) |
| Width | 1566 mm (61.7 in) |
| Height | 1355 mm (53.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 910 kg (2,006 lb) |
| Related | Morris Marina |
The Pony was presented at the Turin Motor Show in October 1974, and the car was introduced in December 1975 as a 4-door sedan to compete with the Saehan Gemini and Kia Brisa. A pickup version was added in May 1976, a station wagon in April 1977, and a 3-door hatchback in March 1980.
Hyundai began exporting the Pony to Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Egypt from 1976 until 1988. Sales in the United Kingdom began in 1982, making it the first Korean car to be sold there with further exports to Europe from 1978 to Belgium and the Netherlands. Later on, the Pony was exported to Greece.
The 1.2 L (1,238 cc) 4-cylinder engine and the 1.4L (1,439 cc) produced 67 bhp. The 1.4 GLS was tested by the British car magazine Motor and top speed was 92 mph with acceleration 0-60 mph in 15.3 seconds.
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