2003 HYUNDAI Atos 1.1L 5MT (59 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Hyundai refreshed the Atos’ second generation in 2003, after four years since the model’s introduction.

While the first generation and the non-facelifted version of the second generation showed an MPV design style, the carmaker decided to make the car looks more like a tall hatchback than a small-segment minivan.

The 2003 model came with wider, rectangular headlights and corner-mounted turn-signals. Thus, it got rid of the weird headlights from the 1999 model and introduced a redesigned grille that sported a reversed trapezoidal shape crossed by three chromed slats. But the Korean carmaker couldn’t get rid of the tall greenhouse, so it stayed the same. The rear showed a different design for the taillights, with a butterfly-like clear lens over the reversing light’s area.

Inside, the dashboard featured an open storage area in front of the passenger side. At the same time, the driver received a three-dial instrument cluster with the speedometer flanked on the sides by unusually large gauges for the coolant-temperature and fuel-level. Depending on the trim-level, the Atos offered an audio system on the center stack and an air-conditioning unit. Hyundai installed the HVAC controls below the stereo. In the back, Hyundai kept the 50/50 split-folding and tumble bench.

Since it was designed as a commuter vehicle, Hyundai installed a new 1.1-liter gasoline engine paired as standard to a five-speed manual gearbox, while a four-speed automatic was available as an option.