Hyundai Pony

The Hyundai Pony was a small automobile produced by Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea from 1975 to 1990. It was the first mass-produced and exported car from South Korea, with a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The Pony was available in several body styles, including two-door coupé utility, three-door liftback, four-door saloon, and five-door estate.

Hyundai Pony
Second generation Hyundai Pony liftback
Overview
Manufacturer	Hyundai
Production	1975–1990
Assembly	Ulsan, South Korea
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact car (B)
Layout	FR layout
Chronology
Successor	Hyundai Excel Hyundai Elantra

First Generation (1975–1982)

First generation
Hyundai Pony sedan (South Korea)
Overview
Production	1975–1982 297,903 units
Designer	Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupé utility 2-door pickup 3-door liftback 4-door saloon car 5-door liftback 5-door estate car
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L Mitsubishi 4G36 I4 1.4 L Mitsubishi 4G33 I4 1.6 L Mitsubishi 4G32 I4
Transmission	4-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,340 mm (92.1 in)
Length	3,970 mm (156.3 in) 3,998 mm (157.4 in) (estate)
Width	1,558 mm (61.3 in)
Height	1,360 mm (53.5 in)
Curb weight	870–935 kg (1,918–2,061 lb)

The first-generation Hyundai Pony was introduced in 1975 and continued production until 1982. It was available with a range of engine options, including 1.2L, 1.4L, and 1.6L Mitsubishi inline-four engines. Transmission choices included a four-speed manual or a three-speed automatic. The car was offered in various body styles, such as a four-door saloon, two-door coupé utility, estate, and liftback versions.

Hyundai also started Exporting the Pony outside South Korea in 1976.

Second Generation (1982–1990)

Second generation
Second generation Hyundai Pony Liftback
Overview
Production	1982–1990
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupé utility 2-door pickup 5-door liftback
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L Mitsubishi 4G36 I4 1.4 L Mitsubishi 4G33 I4 1.6 L Mitsubishi 4G32 I4
Transmission	4-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,340 mm (92.1 in)
Length	4,029 mm (158.6 in) (hatchback) 4,184 mm (164.7 in) (Canada)
Width	1,566 mm (61.7 in)
Height	1,355 mm (53.3 in) (hatchback) 1,367 mm (53.8 in) (Canada)
Curb weight	920–1,015 kg (2,028–2,238 lb)

The second-generation Hyundai Pony was launched in 1982 with a major redesign. While mechanically similar to the first generation, the exterior and interior were significantly restyled. The new generation continued to feature the 1.2L, 1.4L, and 1.6L engines, with options for both manual and automatic transmissions.

The second-generation Pony was primarily available in two body styles which are a five-door liftback and a two-door pickup.

Markets

The Hyundai Pony Initially was sold onyl in South Korea but it started being sold in various markets around the world. It was first exported to Latin America, including countries like Chile, Argentina, and Colombia, beginning in 1976. In 1979, the Pony was introduced to European markets such as Belgium, the Netherlands, and Greece. The car was also sold in Egypt and other parts of Asia during its production run.

In 1982, the second-generation Pony was exported to the UK, where it became the first South Korean car to be sold in that market. The Pony was also sold in Canada, Exports continued until the 1980s, with some markets receiving the model until the early 1990s.

Discontinuation

The Hyundai Pony was discontinued in 1990, after a production run spanning 15 years it was replaced by the Hyundai Excel and the Hyundai Elantra.