Sonata


LA 2009: All-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata to come in regular, turbo and hybrid

Not counting full-size trucks, the meat-and-potatoes of the American car market remains the mid-size family sedan. For the past two decades, the undisputed kings of this particular segment have been the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, especially since the Ford Taurus fell off its pedestal right around 1992. Many have tried to knock the two Japanese heavyweights (now figuratively and literally) off the hill – and almost as many have failed. And while those two titans have remained atop the sales charts, other family sedans have met with ... Read more →

LA 2009: 2011 Hyundai Sonata debuts with style, four-cylinder only and less weight Sam Abuelsamid

Cheap and inexpensive are not necessarily synonymous. Inexpensive is generally considered a positive thing. Cheap? Not so much. Hyundai automobiles have always been relatively inexpensive compared ...

New Hyundai 2.4-liter GDI four-cylinder makes 200 hp in 2011 Sonata Sam Abuelsamid

When Hyundai's all new Sonata goes on sale early in 2010, it will arrive in U.S. showrooms with only one available engine, a thoroughly revamped version of the 2.4-liter Theta-II four cylinder. ...

Hyundai launches first direct-inject four-cylinder engine, replaces V6 in new Sonata Sam Abuelsamid

When the swoopy new 2011 Sonata goes into production at Hyundai's plant in Alabama early next year, it won't offer a V6 engine anymore, but it will get the company's first ever direct-injected ...

REPORT: 2011 Hyundai Sonata won't offer a V6 Sam Abuelsamid

Just a few days ago we saw the first images of the all-new Hyundai Sonata as it was introduced in South Korea. The Korean press release only mentioned two powertrain options, a 2.0-liter four ...

VIDEO: New Hyundai Sonata gets three commercials for Korean audience 3 months ago on Autoblog

Hyundai's South-Korean-market ad agency has been hard at work cooking up commercials for its latest offering: the 2010 Sonata. Apparently there were no current references that could describe this latest sedan, so they went back a few hundred years for help -- Renaissance artists, Italian musical ...

Officially Official: Hyundai reveals 2010 Sonata in Korea 3 months ago on Autoblog

Hyundai has just unveiled its all new Sonata mid-sized sedan in its home market of South Korea, and after months of spy shots, it's new look is a surprise to no one. Nonetheless, the new Sonata is a major departure from the current strong selling but incredibly bland model. The new one follows ...

Drip, Drip, Drip - More 2010 Hyundai Sonata images find their way onto the interwebs [*UPDATED] 3 months ago on Autoblog

Hyundai isn't happy about it, but the 2010 Hyundai Sonata has been caught in the Internet's voracious maw eight days before its official launch in South Korea. Hyundai then released designer's sketches of the new car... but the pics of the actual car are better because they're the realness. ...

Spy Shots: Are you the 2011 Hyundai Sonata? 4 months ago on Autoblog

What you're gawking at appear to be the first undisguised images of Hyundai's forthcoming Sonata sedan caught by the folks at Hyundai Blog during what appears to be a photo shoot (check out the interior cutaway above), likely in its home market of Korea (check out the badging on the decklid). ...

REPORT: 2011 Hyundai Sonata coming to Detroit Auto Show 5 months ago on Autoblog

Back in June, we reported on a news story in the Montgomery Advertiser saying that the 2011 Hyundai Sonata would be unveiled in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It appears that Hyundai may be holding off the introduction of its bread and butter sedan for a larger audience in Detroit. ...

Reader Spy: Nearly undisguised next-gen Hyundai Sonata snapped in Dubai! 5 months ago on Autoblog

One of our loyal readers was vacationing in Dubai when he happened upon this nearly undisguised and totally unattended 2011 Hyundai Sonata mule. Sammy_R-Gti of assayarat.com explains that he was driving around on vacation and stopped to observe mid-day prayer at a mosque. When he emerged from ...

New Hyundai Assurance provision locks gas at $1.49/gal for one year [w/VIDEO] 5 months ago on Autoblog

Hyundai is piling on additional incentives to boost its Assurance program as the industry heads into the dog days of summer. The newest promotion, Gas Lock, fixes the price of regular unleaded at $1.49 per gallon for the next year. The program runs July 1 through August 31, and eligible ...

Hyundai recalling over 91,000 Sonata sedans due to... sharp chrome door handles?! 6 months ago on Autoblog

When opening a door, one expects to grab the handle and pull without the risk of injury. If you own a 2002 or 2003 Hyundai Sonata with chrome handles, you may not have that luxury, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As a result, Hyundai is recalling 91,000 Sonatas because the ...

Spy Shots: Rakish 2011 Hyundai Sonata draws closer 8 months ago on Autoblog

Hyundai has really upped its game with new entries like the Genesis Coupe and Sedan, but right now its high volume products like the midsize Sonata are simply "good enough." The Korean automaker has already committed to big plans for Sonata, as it has promised direct injection and ...

Multiple Hyundai recalls for brake lamps and rust issues affect nearly 1M units 8 months ago on Autoblog

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Hyundai have initiated recalls on 963,305 vehicles as part of four separate campaigns. The first recall, blanketing over one half million late-model vehicles, is nationwide. The other three recalls, all corrosion-related on older ...

Hyundai Prius? Hybrid Sonata could have distinct shape, different name 9 months ago on Autoblog

When you think of the word "hybrid," what vehicle pops into your mind? Likely, it's the Toyota Prius, and that's what they call a really big win for the marketing department. Much of the success that Toyota's seminal hybrid model has achieved has been attributed to its unique styling, which ...

Spy Shots: Next-gen Hyundai Sonata going four-door coupe route 9 months ago on Autoblog

With the Genesis Sedan and Coupe both finally on sale, Hyundai has a moment to breathe. OK, done. Back to work. Next up is a complete redesign of the Hyundai Sonata, which is one the South Korean brand's big sellers that competes in a very crowded, competitive segment against the Toyota Camry, ...

Hyundai Sonata gets redesign for China, we want too 1 year ago on Autoblog

The changes to the Chinese-market Hyundai Sonata are not enough to raise the roomy sedan's profile above handsome anonycar, but it's encouraging to see Hyundai figuring out freshening cycles without bringing the weird. This Sonata has been facelifted by BHMC, Hyundai's Chinese joint venture, and ...

First Drive: 2009 Hyundai Sonata - Korean bred, redesigned in America 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click for a high res gallery of the new Sonata In recent months, Hyundai has made a big splash with the introductions of the Genesis sedan and coupe. While those two models will likely do wonders for Hyundai's street cred, they will definitely be niche players when it comes to volume. Among ...

Hyundai recalling nearly 400,000 Sonatas to check seat sensor 1 year ago on Autoblog

Front seat cushions are under a lot of pressure these days. It is a strenuous job, as they are tasked with determining how heavy the derrière sitting on them actually is. According to Hyundai, passenger seat sensors in the cushions of some 2006-2008 Hyundai Sonatas may not be up to the task ...

Better late than never: Hyundai's new nav systems finally arrive 1 year ago on Autoblog

Hyundai has quickly developed a full range of products in its US lineup, and quality scores from companies like JD Power show those vehicles now rank among the best in the industry. For all of Hyundai's progress the past few years, the South Korean automaker has taken its time getting navigation ...

Chicago 2008: Hyundai rolls out 2009 Sonata 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above to view more high-res pics of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata When Hyundai released its 2007 Sonata, the automaker served notice that it was serious about playing with the "big boys" in the midsize sedan market; namely the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima and, just recently, the ...

Chicago '08 Preview: 2009 Hyundai Sonata 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata. Hyundai recognizes that competition in the mid-size sedan segment is always heating up, so the little automaker that could is bringing a refreshed Sonata to Chicago, sporting a slightly new look, more interior amenities and new ...

Spy Shots: Hyundai Sonata 2 years ago on Autoblog

It's more of a freshening than a full-out restyle, but that's okay, since the Hyundai Sonata is an enjoyable little number. The meat in the middle of the sandwich remains the same, but the nose and tail have been nipped and tucked. Up front, there's new headlights, a reshaped bumper and more chrome ...

Whiplash a serious problem with many vehicles, says IIHS 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in Arlington, Va. has just concluded testing on some 75 vehicles' head restraint systems and after performing a simulated rear-end impact of 20 MPH, only 22 of the systems received the top score of "good." At the head of the class was Audi's A4, S4 ...

FDA confirms sleep-driving phenomena 2 years ago on Autoblog

We first brought you news of "sleep-driving" earlier this month with bizarre tales of Ambien-takers getting behind the wheel at all hours, driving and remembering none of it. A defense lawyer at that time blamed it on users of the sleep drug mixing it with alcohol or taking higher than recommended ...

SEMA: Street Concepts and Hyundai do the Sonata right 3 years ago on Autoblog

Subtlety and modesty are rare commodities in Vegas this time of year, but Hyundai hit all the right spots when customizing their Sonata sedan. The clean styling of the Sonata lends itself well to an understated body kit that looks more OEM in its fit and finish. Black paint couples nicely to the ...

New York Auto Show: Manufacturers flaunt their safety features 3 years ago on Autoblog

With safety features being quite high on the list of features that manufacturers like to show off, we noticed a number of displays centered on occupant protection at this year's New York International Auto Show. Volvo, Hyundai, and Volkswagen gave us a chance to peek under the ...

New York Auto Show: Saturn Aura in the metal 3 years ago on Autoblog

In addition to the Outlook, Saturn also unveiled its new bread-and-butter mainstream sedan, the Aura. The L-Series replacement has successfully kept most of the cues from the concept vehicle that turned heads last season. That said, in-the-metal, we have to say we were collectively a little ...

Hyundai Azera proves crashworthiness to IIHS - earns "Good" 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given the new 2006 Hyundai Azera a frontal offset impact rating of “Good”, the organization’s best rating for crashworthiness. Like many a Hyundai, the Azera’s virtually a padded room on wheels with Electronic Stability Control, ...

Sonata incentives pile up as Hyundai tries to meet sales goals 3 years ago on Autoblog

Moving 150,000 units of any vehicle is no easy task, and it looks as if Hyundai is learning this the hard way with its recently introduced Sonata. The incentives continue to climb - currently they're averaging just over $2,000 per vehicle  - and fleets currently represent 30% of the ...

Hyundai Sonata jumps onto Top 10 Best Selling Cars list 3 years ago on Autoblog

During the month of November Hyundai sold 14,216 Sonatas in the U.S. That's a 117-percent increase over the same month last year, which is enough to place the new sedan seventh on the list of best-selling cars in the world’s largest auto market. It’s the first time a Hyundai has landed ...






Autoblog Podcast #157: Mike Levine trucks along with us.

Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com joins Chris, Sam, and Dan this week and gets a chance to talk about cars, too! 

 
 

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