1990 Hyundai Excel Owners Manual OEM Factory Original GL GLS GS Sedan Hatchback

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1990 Hyundai Excel Owners Manual OEM Factory Original GL GLS GS Sedan Hatchback. This is a factory original owner's manual for the 1990 Hyundai Excel — a significant model year that marked the debut of the all-new second-generation Excel (X2) with restyled exterior, improved engine with sequential multipoint fuel injection, a redesigned automatic transmission, and new body styles. 1990 Hyundai Excel Owners Manual OEM Factory Original GL GLS GS Sedan Hatchback Coupe 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL Factory Original Owner's Manual — Second Generation X2 — Redesigned for 1990 — Sedan, Hatchback & Coupe AUTOMOTIVE DOCS ▶ ▶ ▶ OEM Factory Manual — Made in South Korea — The Car That Brought Korea to America ◀ ◀ ◀ Manual Overview This is a factory original owner's manual for the 1990 Hyundai Excel — a significant model year that marked the debut of the all-new second-generation Excel (X2) with restyled exterior, improved engine with sequential multipoint fuel injection, a redesigned automatic transmission, and new body styles. The manual features a clean cream/ivory cover with a bold navy blue horizontal banner across the top bearing the "HYUNDAI" wordmark in white, "1990 Owner's Manual" in dark type on the right side with thin horizontal lines below for personalization, and the distinctive stylized "EXCEL" logo at the bottom in dark navy. This 1990 redesign brought styling cues from the larger Hyundai Sonata to the subcompact class, giving the Excel a more refined, contemporary appearance. The manual covers all 1990 US-market trims and body styles: Base 2-door Hatchback, Base 4-door Sedan, GS 3-door Hatchback, GL 4-door Sedan, GL 4-door Hatchback, and GLS 4-door Sedan. What's Included 1990 Hyundai Excel Owner's Manual (Complete — Cream Cover with Navy "HYUNDAI" Banner & Stylized "EXCEL" Logo) Base, GS, GL & GLS Trim Level Coverage 2-Door Hatchback, 3-Door Hatchback, 4-Door Sedan & 4-Door Hatchback Body Styles 1.5L SOHC 8-Valve I4 Engine Information (81 HP / 91 lb-ft — Sequential MPI) 4-Speed Manual Transmission Coverage (Base Standard) 5-Speed Manual Transmission Coverage (GS / GL / GLS) 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Coverage (New for 1990 — All Trims Optional) Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) System Information Passive Safety Belt System Information Air Conditioning, Stereo & Accessory Operation Tilt Steering Wheel Information (New Option for 1990) Dashboard, Electrical, Fuse Box & Maintenance Schedules Fluid Specifications & Service Interval Information Condition Details (See Photos) Clean condition with minimal wear. The manual features a cream/ivory cover with the bold navy blue "HYUNDAI" banner across the top, "1990 Owner's Manual" in dark type, thin personalization lines, and the distinctive stylized "EXCEL" logo at the bottom. This is an original Hyundai Motor Company publication — not a reprint or reproduction. All pages intact with text, diagrams, and illustrations fully legible throughout. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Ships same or next business day. Did You Know? — The $4,995 Car That Shattered Import Records and Brought Korea to America The Hyundai Excel holds a unique place in automotive history as the car that introduced South Korea to the American automobile market — and shattered every first-year import sales record in the process. When Hyundai Motor America launched on February 20, 1986, with the Excel as its sole model, priced from just $4,995, it sold an astonishing 168,882 units in that first year alone — a record that surpassed the legendary 1958 Renault Dauphine and stood for decades. Sales climbed even higher to 263,610 units the following year, despite Hyundai having dealers in only 31 of 50 states. Fortune magazine named it "Best Product #10" of the year. The Excel was based on the second-generation Mitsubishi Mirage platform, sharing its engine, transmissions, and key suspension components — the same platform that Chrysler sold as the Dodge/Plymouth Colt. But while the mechanicals were Mitsubishi, the exterior was pure Italian artistry: the sheet metal was designed by none other than Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign, one of the most celebrated automobile designers in history, whose portfolio includes the Volkswagen Golf, DeLorean DMC-12, and Lotus Esprit. All Excels were manufactured at Hyundai's Ulsan plant in South Korea — a facility that would grow to become the largest automobile manufacturing plant in the world. The 1990 model represented here marks the debut of the all-new second-generation Excel (X2), which brought significant improvements: styling inspired by the larger Hyundai Sonata, a new sequential multipoint fuel injection system boosting power to 81 horsepower, a completely redesigned 4-speed automatic transmission option, and the first-ever availability of a tilt steering wheel. Six distinct models were offered across sedan, two-door hatchback, three-door hatchback, and four-door hatchback body styles. While the Excel eventually became the target of late-night television jokes for reliability issues — Jay Leno famously quipped, "How do you double the value of a Hyundai? Fill it with gas" — the little car's record-breaking sales and ultra-affordable pricing proved that Korean automakers could compete on the world stage, paving the way for Hyundai's remarkable transformation into the global premium brand it is today. About the 1990 Hyundai Excel The second-generation Hyundai Excel (X2, 1990–1994) was a front-wheel-drive subcompact car based on the Mitsubishi Mirage platform, with exterior styling by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign. The 1990 model was a comprehensive redesign — the "all-new" Excel — featuring updated styling akin to the larger Sonata, sequential multipoint fuel injection, a redesigned automatic transmission, and smoother-shifting manual gearbox. It was available as a 2-door hatchback (Base), 3-door hatchback (GS), 4-door sedan (Base, GL, GLS), and 4-door hatchback (GL). The Excel was Hyundai's entry-level offering and the most affordable car in the US market, competing against the Toyota Tercel, Honda Civic, Ford Festiva, Geo Metro, Nissan Sentra, and its corporate twin, the Mitsubishi Precis. All 1990 US-market Excels were powered by a 1.5-liter SOHC 8-valve inline-four with sequential multipoint fuel injection, producing 81 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 91 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm. The base hatchback came standard with a 4-speed manual transmission; GS, GL, and GLS trims offered a 5-speed manual. A new 4-speed automatic transmission was optional across all trims — replacing the previous 3-speed unit. All models were front-wheel drive. Equipment levels varied significantly by trim, with the GLS sedan offering the most complete package including air conditioning, power steering, and upgraded upholstery. Fuel economy was approximately 29 mpg city and 33–36 mpg highway depending on transmission. The 1990 Excel started at just $5,899 for the base 2-door hatchback, making it one of the most affordable new cars available in America. OEM Factory Manual (See Photos) Genuine Hyundai Motor Company factory owner's manual. Complete with all pages intact. Clean condition with minimal wear. 1990 Quick Specs Year 1990 Make Hyundai Model Excel (X2) Body Sedan / Hatchback (2/3/4-Dr) Engine 1.5L SOHC I4 — 81 HP Torque 91 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM Trans 4/5-Spd Man / 4-Spd Auto Drive Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Trims Base / GS / GL / GLS Platform X2 (2nd Gen) Assembly Ulsan, South Korea Set Size 1 Piece Shipping Fast & Secure: Ships same or next business day. Professionally packaged for safe arrival. Korea's First Car in America The Excel was the very first Korean car sold in the United States, launching in February 1986. It sold 168,882 units in year one — an all-time record for first-year import sales. Designed by Giugiaro The Excel's sheet metal was styled by legendary Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign — the same genius behind the VW Golf, DeLorean DMC-12, and Lotus Esprit. All-New for 1990 The 1990 Excel was a comprehensive redesign: new Sonata-inspired styling, sequential fuel injection, redesigned 4-speed automatic, and the first-ever tilt steering wheel option. $5,899 Starting Price At under $6,000 for the base 2-door hatchback, the 1990 Excel was one of the most affordable new cars available anywhere in America — a "new car for the price of a used car." JT Enterportals — Premium Vintage Automotive Documentation >>Powered by WonderLister App