Hyundai Mistra

Hyundai Mistra
Hyundai Mistra (first generation)
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Production2013–2023
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car (D)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Hyundai Mistra was a mid-size sedan made by Hyundai from 2013 to 2023 through the Beijing Hyundai joint venture.[1]

First Generation (2013-2020)

First generation (CF)
Overview
Production2013–2020
Model years2014–2020
AssemblyChina: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai)
Body and chassis
RelatedHyundai Sonata
Kia K4 (China)
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.6 L Gamma T-GDI I4
  • 1.8 L Nu MPI I4
  • 2.0 L Nu MPI I4
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,770 mm (109.1 in)
Length4,710 mm (185.4 in)
Width1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight1,435–1,481 kg (3,164–3,265 lb)

The first generation was first shown as a concept car in the Shanghai Auto Show in 2013 and in the end of 2013, the production version was released as a 2014 model.[2] In China, the Mistra was positioned between the Elantra and Sonata.[3] It had a 1.6 liter turbo 1.8 and a 2.0 liter petrol engine with a 6-speed both manual and automatic transmission, as well as a 7-speed DCT transmission.

The Hyundai Mistra was popular as a premium compact car, a niche that has became popular in China, and it was mainly due to the car's features that were found in luxury cars. It was facelifted in 2017.[4]

Second Generation (2020-2023)

Second generation (DU2)
Overview
Production2020–2023
Model years2021–2023
AssemblyChina: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai)
Body and chassis
PlatformHyundai-Kia N3
RelatedHyundai Sonata (DN8)
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 T-GDI I4
  • 1.8 L Nu MPI I4
Electric motorPermanent Magnet Synchronous Reluctance Motor
Transmission7-speed DCT
CVT
Battery56.5 kWh lithium-ion
Electric range520 km (323 mi) NEDC
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,770 mm (109.1 in)
Length4,780 mm (188.2 in) (Petrol)
4,815 mm (189.6 in) (EV)
Width1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Height1,460 mm (57.5 in) (Petrol)
1,470 mm (57.9 in) (EV)
Curb weight1,305–1,392 kg (2,877–3,069 lb) (Petrol)
1,610 kg (3,549 lb) (EV)

The second generation of the Mistra was shown at the Guangzhou Auto Show in 2020.[5] It later became avaliable in the market one year later. It had a 1.5 liter turbo and a 1.8 liter petrol engines with a 7-speed DCT CVT transmission. The second generation also had a electric version with a range of 520 km (320 mi).

Markets

The Hyundai Mistra was sold mainly in the Chinese market.

Discontinuation

The Hyundai Mistra stopped being produced in 2023, and was discontinued without a sucessor.

References

  1. "Newsroom | Company - Hyundai Worldwide". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-08-03.
  2. "Hyundai Mistra concept debuts at China auto show". autoweek.com. 21 April 2013.
  3. Lowney, Damon (13 November 2013). "China, meet Hyundai's new Mistra sedan".
  4. "Facelift For The Hyundai Mistra In China". carnewschina.com. 12 January 2017.
  5. "新名图等 北京现代公布广州车展阵容". autohome.