All-New 2011 Hyundai Sonata Starts at $19,195

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Hyundai has announced the pricing for the all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata.

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata starts at $19,195 and will hit dealers in the next few weeks. The all-new Sonata ditches the old model’s boring three-box design for a much “sexier” silhouette. Besides the new styling, the other big news is that the Sonata is no longer going to have an available V6 engine. Slow sales of the V6 model prompted Hyundai to not offer it on the new generation. Instead at launch the Sonata’s only engine offering is Hyundai’s new direct injected 2.4-liter inline-four that puts out 198 horsepower (SE puts out 200-hp). The 2.4L can be mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

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PRESS RELEASE:

HYUNDAI ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR THE ALL-NEW 2011 SONATA

Bold New Design, Large Car Interior, Best-in-Class Fuel Economy Starting at $19,195

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2010 – Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for the all-new 2011 Sonata. The completely redesigned 2011 Sonata delivers best-in-class fuel economy, an EPA-designated Large Car interior, 198 horsepower and a starting price of $19,195 for the well-equipped GLS model. The 200-horsepower SE model starts at $22,595 and the top-of-the-line Limited model is available for $25,295.

“With the 2011 Sonata, our focus was a no-compromise engineering approach that would allow Sonata owners to have their cake, and eat it too. That focus led to a set of attributes that have not been seen in the midsize car category – attributes such as 35 mpg and 200 horsepower, bold design and an EPA Large Car interior, world-class quality and a class-leading value position” said John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America president and CEO. “At Hyundai, we’re big fans of resetting conventional wisdom, and we think we may have done it here with the 2011 Sonata.”

Hyundai is the most fuel-efficient car maker in the U.S., and its commitment to continued fuel economy leadership is evident in the all-new Sonata. It has a best-in-class 35 mpg highway fuel economy rating thanks to a new 2.4-liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine, new six-speed manual and automatic transmissions and highly refined aerodynamics. In addition to the advancements in fuel economy, the GDI engine produces a standard 198 horsepower, surpassing Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu and Ford Fusion. The Sonata GLS manual has best-in-class overall fuel economy with a 24 mpg city/35 mpg highway fuel economy rating, with all other Sonata models achieving 22 mpg city/35 mpg highway.

The all-new Sonata raises the bar when it comes to features and technology offered within the midsize car segment. In addition to standard XM Satellite® radio, the Sonata boasts segment-first standard Bluetooth® hands-free phone system, available HD Radio Technology™ with multicasting (allowing the broadcast of alternative side-band content on HD stations) and heated front and rear heated seats. The Sonata is the first vehicle in its segment with advanced touchscreen navigation available on all trim levels. At $22,645, the Sonata GLS with the Popular Equipment Package + Navigation is the lowest priced midsize sedan with navigation. All navigation systems also include a 90-day complimentary subscription to real-time XM NavTraffic®, XM NavWeather®, XM Sports Ticker and XM Stock Ticker.

The 2006 Sonata was the first popular midsize car to offer standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and six airbags. The 2011 Sonata builds on this leadership, with exceptional standard safety features including front driver and passenger airbags, front seat side impact and curtain airbags, ESC and Traction Control System (TCS), Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), front active head restraints, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and a Bluetooth® hands-free phone system.

While Sonata will compete for customers against cars like Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima and Chevrolet Malibu, Sonata’s performance capabilities, craftsmanship standards and luxury features were benchmarked against vehicles from Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus. In true Hyundai fashion, Sonata makes a premium driving experience accessible to a wide range of customers, delivering the kind of value equation American car buyers have come to expect from Hyundai.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2011 SONATA

All-new sixth generation Sonata midsize sedan

Bold Fluidic Sculpture design

All four-cylinder engine lineup meets smart customer demands

Launches with new Theta II 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine and in-house six-speed automatic transmission

Class-leading fuel economy of 24 mpg city/35 mpg highway

Class-leading 198 horsepower standard (200 horsepower on SE trim)

Built in America at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama

XM Satellite Radio™, real-time XM NavTraffic, XM Data Services, touchscreen navigation and iPod®/USB inputs

Segment first: HD Radio Technology™ with multicasting

Segment first: Standard Bluetooth®

GLS: WELL EQUIPPED WITH A WIDE RANGE OF OPTIONS

Sonata GLS I4 M/T – $19,195

2.4L GDI four-cylinder producing 198 HP

Six-speed manual transmission

16-inch steel wheels with full covers

ESC/TCS/ABS/TPMS

Front active head restraints

Front, front seat side and curtain airbags

Bodycolor front grille

Chrome window belt-line moldings

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel with cruise and audio controls

Metalgrain interior accents

AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 with iPod/USB and Aux input jacks

Remote keyless entry and alarm

Power windows, locks, heated mirrors

Air conditioning

Advanced trip computer with custom settings

Integrated Bluetooth with phonebook transfer

Eco indicator

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

Sonata GLS I4 A/T – $20,195

(In addition to or in place of Sonata GLS I4 M/T equipment):

Six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®

Popular Equipment Package – $750

16-inch alloy wheels

Power driver seat

Driver’s lumbar support

Chrome interior door handles

Leatherette interior panel door inserts

Automatic light control

Popular Equipment Package plus Navigation – $1,700

Requires Popular Equipment Package

Navigation system with high-resolution touchscreen display

Dimension premium speakers, subwoofer/external amplifier

SE: SPORTY FEATURES AND DRIVING DYNAMICS

Sonata SE I4 A/T – $22,595

(In addition to or in place of Sonata GLS I4 A/T equipment):

2.4-liter four-cylinder engine producing 200 HP

Six-speed automatic with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters

18-inch Hyper Silver alloy wheels with performance tires

Dark chrome front grille

Chrome exterior door handles

Sport-tuned suspension and steering

Sport seats featuring leather bolsters with cloth inserts

Proximity entry with push button start

Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

Front fog lights

Dual exhaust

Navigation and Sunroof Package – $2,600

Power sunroof with tilt and slide

Navigation system with high-resolution touchscreen display

Dimension premium speakers, subwoofer/external amplifier

LIMITED: PREMIUM MODEL FOR BUYERS DESIRING LEATHER AND OTHER UPSCALE FEATURES

Sonata Limited I4 A/T – $25,295

(In addition to or in place of Sonata SE I4 A/T equipment; excluding SE sport-tuned suspension):

2.4L GDI four-cylinder producing 198 HP

Leather seating surfaces with heated front and rear seats

Dual automatic temperature control

Auto-dimming mirror/HomeLink/compass

Premium door sill plates/”Limited” badge

In-dash six-disc CD-changer

HD Radio technology with multicasting

Dimension premium speakers, subwoofer/external amplifier

17-inch alloy wheels with standard tire

Side mirror turn signal indicators

Power tilt and slide sunroof

Unique interior accents (Piano Black or Woodgrain)

Floor console mounted rear vents

Navigation Package – $2,100

Navigation system with high-resolution touchscreen display (replaces six-disc CD changer)

Rear backup camera

Infinity premium speakers, subwoofer/external amplifier

Deletes HD Radio Technology with multicasting

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through 790 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program which now includes the 5-year/60,000 mile fully transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty, Hyundai’s 10- year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty and 5-year complimentary Roadside Assistance in addition to the highly acclaimed vehicle return policy introduced in early 2009. For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit HYPERLINK “http://www.HyundaiAssurance.com” www.HyundaiAssurance.com.