2012 Hyundai Sonata Preview

Hyundai received numerous complaints about a lack of safety and infotainment system in their vehicle. So as expected, it was Hyundai's focus while designing the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Hyundai gave fans what they wanted by making standard on all Sonatas Blue Link, an OnStar-like technology that provides a safety, service, and infotainment system features. Blue Link provides up-to-the-minute traffic information, links to emergency services along the way, and helps your Sonata if you can not find. Based on the Sonata 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is calibrated again this year, making it more economical. It now receives 24/35 mpg city / highway, placing the saloon at the top of the middle class sedan segment for fuel. The 2.0T Sonata also gets a boost mpg, 34 mpg highway, compared with 33 for the 2011 model. The Sonata has a high strength steel body and six airbags. Only in his second year on the market, the Sonata has become one of the top sellers in the midsize sedan segment with the base, turbo, and hybrid models.

Body Style: Sedan

Engines: 2.0L I-4 2.4L I-4 2.4L I-4 + electric

Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic

Models: GLS, SE, Limited, 2.0T, Hybrid

The 2012 Sonata has some new features. Blue Link is added to all Sonata models. The three-part panoramic sunroof is now standard on the Sonata Limited. Other important additions include a new seven-inch touch screen navigation system with HD radio technology, and a rear backup camera is now available on the SE with the roof and navigation package. Fuel consumption is improved for the regular Turbo model and Sonata.

The 2012 Sonata is long and low, with Hyundai's "Fluid Sculpture" design. The entire length of this vehicle is a Hyundai signature chrome accents on the back of the rear side window on the top of the headlights. The front is overtaken by the big chrome grille. Hyundai offers a 16 -, 17 - and 18-inch multi-spoke wheels.

The Sonata has a classic décor, and a very large one at that. It has a cargo volume of 16.4 cubic feet, and an interior volume of 120.2 cubic feet. The EPA classifies the Sonata as a large vehicle, such as the slightly larger Honda Accord. A new seven-inch touch screen navigation system is available this year.

The Sonata has a best-in-class weight-power ratio, resulting in good performance. It is 25 percent stiffer in torsion and 19 percent stiffer in bending rigidity than the previous generation model, but it is lighter at £ 3,199 for a basic model. Sonata has no less than 198 hp. Enthusiasts would choose the 274-horsepower turbocharged model considered.

The 2012 Sonata has a high strength steel body and six airbags: two before, front-mounted side-impact and front and rear curtain. The Sonata also features a state-of-the-art braking system to the electronic brake force distribution and brake assist covers.

GDI 2.4 M / T: 24 mpg city / 35 mpg highway

2.4 GDI A / T: 24 mpg city / 35 mpg highway

2.0T A / T: 22 mpg city / 34 mpg highway