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Market data updated 30.09.2026

Cars / Hyundai / Sonata Free report · 13.10.2026
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Hyundai · SONATA · 1997
Hyundai SONATA 1997

2,0 LPG / petrol · White · Sedan-b

PlateAI7189ET
Owners in Ukraine
3
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Owners and registrations

Owners
3
in Ukraine
Operations
2
registration
Plates
1
no changes
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Previous owner

to 20.10.2016 · period and data unknown

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Owner

20.10.2016 → 29.03.2019 · 2 y 5 mo

Kyiv Oblast

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OwnerCurrent

29.03.2019 → now · 7 y 6 mo

Kyiv Oblast

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Events by date

1997
Production year 1997
20.10.2016
Sold to a new owner
AI7189ET · Kyiv Oblast · grey
29.03.2019
Sold to a new owner
AI7189ET · Kyiv Oblast · white
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Accidents in Ukraine

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VIN
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Licence plateAI7189ET
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VehicleHyundai SONATA 1997
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Car and specs

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Factory specifications of the version

Power
115 hp
Torque
178 Nm
Displacement
1997 cm³
Drive
FWD
Gearbox
5-speed manual
Weight
1320 kg
Trunk
373 l
Engine
Power
115 hp @ 5500 rpm
Power per litre
57.6 hp/l
Torque
178 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Engine layout
front, transverse
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Performance
Fuel
Petrol
Power-to-weight ratio
11.5 kg/hp, 87.1 hp/tonne
Torque-to-weight ratio
7.4 kg/Nm, 134.8 Nm/tonne
Transmission, brakes and suspension
Drivetrain architecture
The internal combustion engine drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears and transmission type
5-speed manual
Front suspension
Independent McPherson strut with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Driver assistance systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack (rack and pinion)
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tyre size
195/70 R14
Wheel rims size
14
Dimensions
Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1510 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Turning circle
10.5 m
Capacity and weight
Kerb weight
1320 kg
Minimum trunk capacity
373 l
Fuel tank capacity
65 l
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Market and value

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What such cars cost

Median of similar listings
2 200 $
the same model, close years
Usual prices
1 738–3 050 $
middle 50% of listings
Most listings
1 384–5 270 $
80% of listings

Similar cars are offered for 1 738–3 050 $, median — 2 200 $.

How the year affects the price

1994’94≈ 1 550 $
1995’95≈ 2 600 $
1997’97≈ 2 050 $
1998’98≈ 3 300 $

Year older — sample too narrow · year newer — +61%. The biggest gap — between 1997 and 1998 (+61 pp).

Model market: Sonata →

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How the value changes over the years

2021’210%
2022’220%
2023’230%
2024’240%
2025’250%
2026’26now
2027’27
2028’28
2029’29
2030’30
2031’31
past yearsnowforecast
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What is popular in this model

VII generation — 34%VI generation (FL) — 20%V generation — 12%V generation (FL) — 9%VII generation (FL) — 9%Other — 16%
34%most often

Generation

  • VII generation34%
  • VI generation (FL)20%
  • V generation12%
  • V generation (FL)9%
  • VII generation (FL)9%
  • Other16%
Automatic — 80%Manual — 20%
80%most often

Gearbox

  • Automatic80%
  • Manual20%
Petrol — 49%LPG — 38%Hybrid — 9%Diesel — 2%Other — 1%
38%this car

Fuel

  • Petrol49%
  • LPG38%
  • Hybrid9%
  • Diesel2%
  • Other1%
Grey — 39%Black — 22%White — 15%Blue — 10%Red — 7%Other — 8%
15%this car

Colour

  • Grey39%
  • Black22%
  • White15%
  • Blue10%
  • Red7%
  • Other8%
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What it costs to own

per year••• $≈ • ••• ₴/mo

•• ••• ₴ cash · • ••• ₴ depreciation

Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 2 l
32%
•• ••• ₴
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
30%
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Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 29 y)
19%
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MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
10%
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Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
9%
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Hyundai Sonata 1997 VIN check

A short report on the Hyundai Sonata 1997: production year 1997, fuel petrol/LPG. The report covers checks, the car's history, the model market and value over time.

Market and value

The median of similar listings (the same model, close years) is $2,200. Most listings (80%) are within $1,384–$5,270, usual prices (the middle 50%) are $1,738–$3,050.

History & registrations

According to registration records in Ukraine: owners — 3, registration operations — 2, plate changes — 0, first registration — 20.10.2016. The latest operation — «Sold to a new owner», 29.03.2019.