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Hyundai Sonata
For 2011, the Hyundai Sonata vaults itself to the top of the class. The latest Sonata manages to stand out in a segment chock full of good choices. It’s more refined than the ubiquitous Accord and Camry. With its spirited performance, impressive fuel economy, solid build quality and strong value, we have a feeling that the 2011 Hyundai Sonata will have no problem climbing the charts.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is a midsize family sedan available in GLS, SE and Limited trim levels. Standard equipment on the GLS includes 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, air-conditioning, cruise control, full power accessories, heated sideview mirrors, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, a trip computer, a 60/40-split rear seatback, a six-speaker stereo (with CD/MP3 player, satellite radio, iPod/auxiliary audio jacks and steering-wheel-mounted controls) and Bluetooth with phonebook download.
Powertrains and Performance
The standard and only available engine on all Hyundai Sonata trim levels is a 2.4-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine good for 198 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque. The SE, with its dual exhaust, has a bit more power at 200 hp and 186 lb-ft. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the GLS while a six-speed automatic is optional on that trim and standard on the other two.
The Sonata’s EPA fuel economy estimates are impressive for a car of this size. Models with the manual transmission are rated at 24 mpg city/35 mpg highway and 28 combined, while those with the automatic net a 22/35/26 mpg rating.
Safety
All Sonatas come well stocked with antilock brakes, traction control, stability control, front seat side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front head restraints.
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata earned the agency’s “Top Safety Pick” designation. It aced both frontal offset and side-impact crash tests, and also scored top marks in the new rear impact test, as well as the new roof crush test.
Interior Design and Special Features
Fit and finish of the cabin is very good. The controls operate with a feel and precision befitting a more expensive car. We’re big fans of the standard iPod interface, which is easy to use and quite speedy in operation. The Limited trim level is particularly upscale, with its available two-tone color schemes, piano black trim and padded door panels.
Find the 2011 Hyundai Sonata at our Maine Hyundai dealer, Bill Dodge Hyundai.