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Vehicle Identification Number








VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on the upper right side of the cowl top front panel.
1. World manufacturer's identifier code
- KMH - Hyundai Motor Co., Korea
2. Drive line type
- V-For LHD - U-For RHD
3. Body Type
- F-4 Door sedan
- D-3 Door sedan
- A-5 Door sedan
4. Body style & version
- 1-Standard
- 2-Deluxe
- 3-Super deluxe
5. Restraint type
- 1-Active system
- 2-Passive system
6. Engine type
- K-1495 cc
7. Check digit
- Mathematically determined to validate frame numbers
8. Model year
- R-1994
- S-1995
- T-1996
9. Plant code
- U-Ulsan plant
10. Serial number 000001 through 999999