Hyundai Excel
Every Hyundai Excel generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1985–1994 3 generations · 10 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 66 → 68 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 2 Epic 2 Epic · 1 Rare/Common
All 3 Hyundai Excel Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The X2's face so closely echoed the new Sonata that Hyundai held off its own facelift until late 1991, just to keep them looking like siblings.
The Excel was Hyundai's first car sold in the United States, arriving in 1986 and becoming the best-selling import car in its debut year, according to Hyundai.
Hyundai's first US car sold 168,882 units in its debut year, still a record for a first-year import nameplate.
Collectors Who Spotted the Hyundai Excel
No member has published a public street spot of the Hyundai Excel yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Hyundai Excel Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel X2 (1989–1994)X2 | 1989–1994 | Epic | 1.3L I4 | — | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Excel (1987–1994) | 1987–1994 | Common | 1.5L I4 | 68 hp | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Excel X1 (1985–1989)X1 | 1985–1989 | Epic | 1.3L I4 | 66 hp | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Hyundai Excel on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.