Turbocharged version of the Theta II engine to debut in New Sonata in the next few months (or so it says):

http://www.thecarblogger.net/2009/12...kes-north.html
http://www.hyundai-blog.com/index.ph...arts-at-19915/

More than 250 Horsepower!!! (which means it is faster than the V6 engine of the old model).

Nice job Hyundai

 

If the public likes the styling, this might crack the top 20 in sales.

 

Sonata was 17th last year. they sold 120k sonatas. i think it should easily crack top 15.

 

it's not the first time i heard 'luxury for everyone'.

 

http://www.rpmgo.com/usas-top-20-bes...-2009-revealed

top 20 USA 2009 sales. i think this model might finally crack 150k. but i'm still worried about the price though. it's about $1000 more expensive than i thought.

 

I'm curious about the turbo model. This would make a very nice daily-driver.

 

 

Wow....very nice looking!!

Is it me or do they already look "Dropped"?! I have a thing for minimal fender well/tire gap

 

my wifey should trade her Elantra for sonata next year. and i'll a gen coupe R-spec. i'm proud to be a happy korean family.

 

All shipped cars are dropped like that so they can fit more on board.

 

This has North American COTY written all over it.

i'm predicting it will at least finish top 3.

 

I assume strapped down.

 

To release a vehicle as competent as the new Sonata while Toyota is taking a beat down may just drive some new consumers over to the Koreans

 

it's finally up.

http://www.hyundaiusa.com

3 trims, simple options. price on options is not bad. top of the line with every possible thing on it including cargo mats plus freight tops out at $28,600.

official EPA numbers

24/35 manual
22/35 automatic

 

pretty decent incentives.

• 2.9% financing for 5 years, 3.9% for 6 years
• $199/month, 3-year, 36k-mile lease with $2399 down
• $500 valued owner coupon, can be applied when financing or to lease down payment