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New York: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo
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Edward Niedermeyer
(IC: employee)
Published: April 1st, 2010
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Hyundai’s Sonata would be a quantum leap forward for the Korean firm under any circumstances, but with a direct-injected standard model, a new hybrid model and now a twin-scroll turbocharged model, it also offers three of the hottest technologies in the business today. The turbo version makes 274 hp, 269 lb-ft of torque while still achieving an estimated 22/34 mpg, making it a V6-free performance option in the crowded midsized segment. Too bad it won’t be available with a manual transmission.
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- Bd2 Another excellent article Murilee, I have always admired the engineering, quality and styling of these vehicles and credit their inspiration with the legendary Hyundai Tiburon which can fetch low six figures these days at private auctions.
- Ravenuer Looking forward to it!
- Daniel J I love my mazda 6. It's getting harder and harder to drive it around where I live as municipalities fail to repair roads. SUVs are just easier to drive with all of the potholes.
- 1995 SC On the plus side, I found a sedan I want to buy
- Teddyc73 As I asked earlier under another article, when did "segment" or "class" become "space"? Does using that term make one feel more sophisticated? If GM's products in other segments...I mean "space" is more profitable then sedans then why shouldn't they discontinue it.
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Isn't it more like having a woman who always wants to be on top? Only problem is, if she's like most traditional automatics, she'll finish before you do.
Wow, guys you're over analyzing this. Four cylinder I either want manual or a VERY good CVT. If the car is torque-y then an auto will do. However if the company fronts it as a sporty car, then it better be manual.