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MSRP
Hyundai Sonata GLS $17,670
Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 $21,120
Hyundai Sonata SE $19,570
Hyundai Sonata SE V6 $22,220
Hyundai Sonata Limited $22,470
Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 $24,170
ENGINE
Type:
2,359cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 162 at 5,800
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 164 at 4,250
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 21 / 30 - 31 (MT)
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.26, 1.79, 1.55, 1.17, 0.97
Final Drive: 3.44
Available with: 4-cylinder
 
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.84, 1.52, 1.00, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.77
Available with: 4-cylinder
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
Double wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
10.3 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,266
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 17.7
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
35.8
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Halogen headlights
  • P215/55 R17 all-season performance tires
  • Security system
  • Spare wheel
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
188.9
Width [in.]:
72.1
Height [in.]:
58.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 107.4
Front Track [in.]: 62.0
Rear Track [in.]: 61.4
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 door curb lights
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
  • Fog lights in front
  • Power remote, heated left door mirror
  • Power remote, heated right door mirror
  • Spoiler in rear
  • Variable intermittent and speed-sensitive wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
105.4
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
40.1
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.2
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
43.7
Rear Legroom [in.]: 37.4
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
57.4
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.9
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
55.5
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 55.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
16.3
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 12V power outlets
  • 4-way front passenger bucket seat
  • 8-way part-power driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, MP3 capability, single in-dash CD-player and 6 speakers
  • Air conditioning
  • Ashtray
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light and net
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front
  • Driver footrest
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors in front
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Leather steering-wheel and shift knob
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Power windows; with one-touch open on driver's side
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • XM satellite radio
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Front adjustable and tilting, anti-whiplash head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear adjustable head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control