Hyundai Sonata Review
Date Added: December 23, 2007 11:44:22 AM |
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Category: News & Media: Automotive |
The Hyundai sonata is a midsized sedan form Hyundai that is very likeable and affordable with easy options on maintenance too .Like other cars in its class the sonata also provides various passive safety features and the option of front wheel drive and also a choice in engines between 4 cylinders or v6 engines. Added to this the Hyundai’s outstanding coverage during the warranty period is what really sets this car apart. While no major changes are made during the recent up gradations of the sonata its generous height and width are converted into abundant head room and the rear seat is very spacious. Also the trunk of the car is huge. The two tone dashboard and the abundantly available metallic trim and exciting touches to the normal and conservative interior. The Hyundai sonata with its many loaded features stands out in the market as a great value for the money and is very popular among the buyers who look to get the best deal for the money they spend. Its is also significantly better than most of the cars that belong to the same class. The sonata is offered in three different variants which are the GL, GLX and the LX. All of these are four doored sedans. The basic model that is the GL comes with a very impressive set of standard features such as air conditioning, cd/mps player, various power accessories, cruise control and also various other features. The LX has many exclusive set of features that make it look very upscale such as he leather lined seats and other flashy features. The Gl and the GLX models are powered by a 2.4 cylinder engine that delivers about 164 hp. It is very responsive and works well with the five speed manual gears or the four speeds automatic which can be switched to manual shift gears. The speed sensitive steering gives poise to the car with the power assistance and delivers positive feed back. As safety features, the Hyundai sonata is equipped with front seat side and curtain airbags .Traction control and antilock breaking system is also available as standard features. The outward window is large and gives ample vision and a commanding seating position. The Chrome shaped grille and reshaped headlights were added as a recent update from Hyundai. Also the tail was made much clean looking. The engine also was upgraded to 2.6 liters and it added 11 more horse power that was much required for 10 more pound feet of torque. The suspensions were also minorly adjusted so that the ride quality is smoother and better. |