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Marty Padgett
• What is it?: The next generation of Hyundai's mid-size family sedan
• The basics: Exceptional styling, and a hybrid version in the works
• On sale: Summer 2010, with a public showing at the Detroit Auto Show
• Price: $20,000 (est.)
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is months away from a U.S. debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, but the sixth-generation of the popular nameplate has now made its debut in its home market of South Korea.
The new car was designed and developed in Hyundai's Orange County, California offices, and shows a design flair that's been absent from the model's repertoire. It adopts a new "fluidic sculpture" design language and incorporates several features and technologies not normally found in this segment.
The 2011 model is slightly larger than the one it replaces, stretching 190-inches in length, 72-inches in width, 58-inches in height, and with a wheelbase of 110-inches.
In South Korea the car is being launched with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine. However, in the U.S. the base engine will be a 2.4-liter Theta II GDI unit. A V-6 option will also be available. All engines will be offered with a new six-speed automatic transmission for heightened performance.
Safety features include Vehicle Dynamic Control including Hill-start Assist Control and Brake Assist System functions. Optional goodies include a three-piece panoramic sunroof, a parking guide system, and an 8-inch interface and JBL Premium Sound system.
Built in Alabama, the new 2011 Sonata will make its world debut in January at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. A hybrid version will be shown later next year, and both cars will be on sale during 2010, with the gas-only Sonata arriving in showrooms first.
The hybrid edition will be Hyundai's first U.S.-market, gas-electric effort--and will use lithium-ion batteries to augment its electric motors and gas engine. Stay tuned for more details as we approach the car’s U.S. launch in January next year.
2011 Hyundai SonataEnlarge Photo • What is it?: The next generation of Hyundai's mid-size family sedan • The basics: Exceptional styling, and a hybrid version in the works • On sale: Summer 2010, with a public showing at the Detroit Auto Show • Price: $20,000 (est.) The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is months away from a U.S. debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, but the sixth-generation of the popular nameplate has now made its debut in its home market of South Korea. The new car was designed and developed in Hyundai's Orange County, California offices, and shows a design flair that's been absent from the model's repertoire. It adopts a new "fluidic sculpture" design language and incorporates several features and technologies not normally found in this segment. 2011 Hyundai SonataEnlarge Photo The 2011 model is slightly larger than the one it replaces, stretching 190-inches in length, 72-inches in width, 58-inches in height, and with a wheelbase of 110-inches. In South Korea the car is being launched with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine. However, in the U.S. the base engine will be a 2.4-liter Theta II GDI unit. A V-6 option will also be available. All engines will be offered with a new six-speed automatic transmission for heightened performance. 2011 Hyundai SonataEnlarge Photo Safety features include Vehicle Dynamic Control including Hill-start Assist Control and Brake Assist System functions. Optional goodies include a three-piece panoramic sunroof, a parking guide system, and an 8-inch interface and JBL Premium Sound system. Built in Alabama, the new 2011 Sonata will make its world debut in January at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. A hybrid version will be shown later next year, and both cars will be on sale during 2010, with the gas-only Sonata arriving in showrooms first. 2011 Hyundai SonataEnlarge Photo The hybrid edition will be Hyundai's first U.S.-market, gas-electric effort--and will use lithium-ion batteries to augment its electric motors and gas engine. Stay tuned for more details as we approach the car’s U.S. launch in January next year. 2011 Hyundai SonataEnlarge Photo
Responses (4 total)
By Wil #1, Posted: 9/11/2009
Wow if this is the North American version Sonata, Toyota Camary, Honda Accord and Nissan Altama should be worried. This is a dramatic change of design for Hyundai.
By Chago #2, Posted: 9/18/2009
Now, this is a beautiful cohesive design theme from front to back. It looks quite upscale in the pics. Honda and Toyota designers should learn something from this car design.
By objectif nikon #3, Posted: 9/25/2009
Hi,
Marvelous design! I think Hyundai is designing a perfect gift to its well wishers for 2011. Thanks for those lovely photos.
objectif nikon
By Info correct? #4, Posted: 10/25/2009
You said V6 will be an option? I've read on several websites there will not be a V6 but a turbo 4 (GDI).
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