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.

 First Generation (1975–1982) 

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) 

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 only 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.

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