Hyundai’s Sonata- Sounds good!

The Hyundai Sonata is a comfortable and good-looking midsize sedan. Like most vehicles in its class, the Sonata offers front-wheel drive, numerous safety features and a choice of a four or six cylinder engine. However, touches such as a two tone dashboard and abundant metallic trim pieces spruce up its interior and set it apart from the rest.

Playground Inside

The Sonata has enough interior room to meet the definition of a large car. That means it is roomier in almost every dimension than most of its mid-size competitors, with the edge in creature comfort. A polished, hard-surfaced appliqué underlined with a thin slice of chrome divides the upper and lower halves of the dash. The stereo is fully integrated into the dash, and audio and air conditioner controls are substantial, finger friendly knobs and buttons, with status and selections clearly displayed in their respective displays.

Safe Hands

Safety features on all Sonatas include standard dual airbags in the front. The optional airbags include seat side airbags in the event of a side impact; and full side curtain airbags designed to provide head protection. Antilock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) are standard on all models but Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and traction control come as standard equipment on the fully loaded model.

Good Looks

The front of the Sonata is refreshingly clean and spare, sharply-angled headlight housings give the Sonata an aggressive look. Wide openings beneath the front bumper are a cozy home for the focused fog lamps and in turn give the car a lower stance. 16 and 17 inch wheels wrapped in high performance tyres give the car an athletic look, and ensure that you get a confident ride. The V6 comes with dual exhaust tips that stick out and give other drivers a hint of the power available under the hood.

Power on Tap

The Sonata comes in two different engine sizes. The 2.4 litre four cylinder boasts 162 horsepower, which may not seem much, but coupled with Hyundai’s engine management the car is quite the contender! The V6, on the other hand, flaunts a notable 243 horsepower, which launches the car to 100 in 7.5 seconds — quick enough considering that the Sonata is not built to be a racer.

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