2011 Hyundai Sonata Sedan

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Sedan

Summary

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The all new 2011 Hyundai Sonata is the most important car Hyundai will launch this decade. Aimed squarely at America�s most competitive vehicle segment, the new Sonata sports an aggressive new exterior and dramatic interior design. Now classified by the EPA as a large car but promising to be fuel efficient, the standard engine is a new direct-injection, 198 hp 2.4-liter four with projected 23/35 mpg city/hwy with available 6-speed automatic. A 6-speed manual is standard fare. Unlike rivals, Hyundai will not offer a V-6 but a Turbo 2.0-liter four is in the works for later this year. Navigation, Bluetooth, iPod/mp3 inputs, and upgraded sound along with numerous comfort and safety features make this new Sonata worth taking a second look.

Benefits of Driving a 2011 Hyundai Sonata Sedan

Hyundai has put longtime mid-size best-sellers, including the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, directly into its sites with the all-new Sonata. Hyundai meets or exceeds those models in most respects. With new EPA fuel economy ratings of up to 24 mpg city, 35 highway, thanks to a new direct-injection 4-cylinder engine, the Sonata has fuel-efficiency and power performance numbers that are both better than most base-model mid-size sedans. The 2011 Sonata is now classified by the EPA as a 'large car', and has more passenger room than most of its competitors, while it has significantly more trunk space than the Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion and Chevrolet Malibu. The Sonata is also lighter than almost all of its rivals and has a short 35.8-foot turning diameter that's also shorter than most other mid-size sedans. The Sonata also has a trump card in safety, as it's already been named a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS.

What's new for 2011?

Hyundai's mid-size Sonata sedan has been completely redesigned for 2011. The new model bears very little resemblance to the previous model and is quite a bit larger, though it hasn't become any heavier. It's also much more fuel-efficient than last year and has a more powerful base engine. Safety has been improved, as has the Sonata's standard-feature list, while a new-generation entertainment and navigation systems bring Hyundai's mid-size sedan up to the front of the pack for technophiles on a budget.

Model Strengths

• Strong, fuel-efficient engine
• radically different styling inside and out
• high-tech communications and entertainment features
• excellent ride quality
• roomy interior
• trunk space

Model Review

The new Sonata lineup is 4-cylinder-only for 2011, with the optional V6 engine no longer available. This all-new 198-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder is the only engine, with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. Though the manual transmission is only available on the base-model GLS.

2011 Hyundai Sonata Sedan

2011 Hyundai Sonata Sedan

Safety Ratings What do the Safety Ratings mean? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests: Driver Crash Grade: Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury. Passenger Crash Grade: Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger. Rollover Resistance: Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover. Side Impact Crash Test - Front: Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury. Side Impact Crash Test - Rear: Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.
Driver Crash Grade	No consumer rating Rate & Review
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Side Impact Crash Test - Front	No consumer rating Rate & Review
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Safety Features & Equipment

2011 Hyundai Sonata Sedan

4dr Sdn 2.4L Man GLS

2011 Hyundai Sonata Sedan

4dr Sdn 2.4L Man GLS