2010/2011 Hyundai Sonata
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2010/2011 Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai reveals 2010 Sonata in Korea
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/17/o...nata-in-korea/
by Sam Abuelsamid (RSS feed) on Sep 17th 2009 at 9:26AM
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/17/o...nata-in-korea/
by Sam Abuelsamid (RSS feed) on Sep 17th 2009 at 9:26AM
Hyundai has just unveiled its all new Sonata mid-sized sedan in its home market of South Korea, and after months of spy shots, it's new look is a surprise to no one. Nonetheless, the new Sonata is a major departure from the current strong selling but incredibly bland model. The new one follows the current design trend towards more coupe-like styling with a sweeping shape, arched roof line and short decklid very reminiscent of the Volkswagen CC.
The home market version gets a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 165 horsepower that's rated at 30.1 mpg (US), an 11 percent improvement from the outgoing model. The North American version will go into production early next year at Hyundai's Alabama factory and be badged as a 2011 model. Here in North America the standard engine will be an upgraded version of the current 2.4-liter four-cylinder with direct injection. The U.S.-market Sonata is expected to debut at either the LA Auto Show later this year or Detroit Auto Show in early January. About a year after launch, the new Sonata will be the first U.S. market Hyundai to get the hybrid system that was shown at last year's LA show. Thanks to everyone who tipped us on this!
The home market version gets a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 165 horsepower that's rated at 30.1 mpg (US), an 11 percent improvement from the outgoing model. The North American version will go into production early next year at Hyundai's Alabama factory and be badged as a 2011 model. Here in North America the standard engine will be an upgraded version of the current 2.4-liter four-cylinder with direct injection. The U.S.-market Sonata is expected to debut at either the LA Auto Show later this year or Detroit Auto Show in early January. About a year after launch, the new Sonata will be the first U.S. market Hyundai to get the hybrid system that was shown at last year's LA show. Thanks to everyone who tipped us on this!
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Maybe so, but never as blatantly as Hyundai and Kia.
Honda, Mazda, Acura, etc, all have a look that is uniquely identifiable to their respective brand (IMO). But with the Korean manufacturers, their vehicles can usually trigger an instant mental picture of another car.
Honda, Mazda, Acura, etc, all have a look that is uniquely identifiable to their respective brand (IMO). But with the Korean manufacturers, their vehicles can usually trigger an instant mental picture of another car.
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Never mind the Germans, looks like Hyundai is going "Lexus" with this one. Throw some Toyota or Lexus badges on the nose and trunk - wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Maybe Hyundai hopes buyers will feel the same way in regards to quality, fit and finish, and reliability.
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Maybe so, but never as blatantly as Hyundai and Kia.
Honda, Mazda, Acura, etc, all have a look that is uniquely identifiable to their respective brand (IMO). But with the Korean manufacturers, their vehicles can usually trigger an instant mental picture of another car.
Honda, Mazda, Acura, etc, all have a look that is uniquely identifiable to their respective brand (IMO). But with the Korean manufacturers, their vehicles can usually trigger an instant mental picture of another car.
