Hyundai Sonata
You simply have to test drive a 2009 or 2010 Sonata to see how far Hyundai has come in 25 years! While we wait for the next generation, which should appear sometime in 2011, the Sonata is back this year without major changes. It is still powered by the 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine or 3.3-litre V6. The basic version’s standard equipment list is quite good: satellite radio, telescopic steering wheel, and six air bags. To get a GPS system, you’ll have to opt for the more expensive Limited version.
Hyundai Sonata
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$32,999 |
| Fees | CA$1,565 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$621/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3,3 l V6 |
| Power | 249 hp @ 6,000 rpm (186 kW) |
| Torque | 229 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (310 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Mid-size Sedan |
| Assembly | Montgomery, AL, US |
| Generation | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.8 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 744 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 207 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55VR17 |
| Rear tires | P215/55VR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,801 mm (189″) |
| Width | 1,831 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,476 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm (108″) |
| Front track | 1,575 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,560 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,585 kg (3,494 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 462 l |
| Fuel tank | 67 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 907 kg (2,000 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h (121 mph) |
| Braking distance | 43 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |