2010 Hyundai Genesis Sports Car Coupe with SHIFTRONIC to handle the additional torque

2010 Hyundai Genesis Sports Car Coupe

The people at South Korean automaker Hyundai are listening to their customers. The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, confirmed for production and a release early in 2009, follows the tradition of the 2009 Hyundai Genesis in offering a true high performance rear wheel drive, sporty architecture in an affordable package. The 2010 Genesis Coupe is a purpose-built rear-wheel drive sports coupe featuring two performance-focused engines - a212-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a range-topping all-aluminum 306-horsepower, DOHC 3.8-liter V6 engine.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Sports Car Coupe

Genesis Coupe employs a MacPherson strut dual-link front suspension and a five-link rear suspension setup. Both engines are mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission. The Genesis Coupe 2.0t (2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo) offers an optional five-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® while the 3.8-liter V6 offers a ZF six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC to handle the additional torque.

The Genesis Coupe follows the styling tradition set forth by the Hyundai Tiburon, but outdoes that aging Hyundai compact sports car in every way. The Genesis Coupe comes with an available naturally aspirated V6, sure to be a motor to find its way into more of Hyundai's lineup. The high output engine offers 310 horses on premium fuel. Following the introduction earlier this year of the rear-wheel drive Genesis sport sedan, Hyundai Genesis Coupe is Hyundai's most dynamic performance car ever and the second consecutive all-new model introduction from Hyundai appealing directly to the car enthusiast.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Sports Car Coupe

Hyundai Genesis Coupe uses the same flexible rear-wheel drive architecture originally developed for the Genesis sport sedan.
The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe offers Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The advantages of HID headlamps include greater lighting power, daylight-type lighting and reduced power consumption. In addition, the cut lines of the new HID headlights are extremely precise, providing maximum nighttime visibility without distracting other drivers.

All Hyundai Genesis Coupe models feature standard four-channel ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to optimize brake performance under various dynamic loading conditions. The system also includes Brake Assist, which provides maximum ABS-level braking force when a panic stop is detected.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Sports Car Coupe

It is nice to see that Hyundai, an automaker currently enjoying growth and a solid reputation for producing mainstream-market cars that last, is making steps toward the sports car market. The styling of the Genesis Coupe is hit or miss, some will love it and others will wonder what Hyundai was thinking. But, with the sports car pedigree to back it up, the Genesis Coupe should be another worldwide hit for Hyundai.

2010 Hyundai Genesis Sports Car Coupe

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is offered in three trim levels: the stylish and affordable GS, the premium-sport GT featuring the 3.8-liter V6, and the high-performance SE, available with either the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or the 3.8-liter V6 engine.

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New 2011 Hyundai ix20

Hyundai will begin an intense period of product launch reveals two important new models at the Paris Motor Show, 2010.
The first of these exciting new models of the new B-segment MPV Hyundai called ix20. Hyundai ix20 model of Europe is the second Hyundai to a new "floating sculpture" design language, which helps to depart from the edge of the image "minivan" is usually associated with a segment.

On sale since mid-November 2010 in Britain, Hyundai ix20 is expected to young families with an excellent all-round package to attract: leading fuel economy and low CO2 emissions, and the latest in active and passive safety technologies, and the company groundbreaking five Triple Care Warranty.



Hyundai ix20 ends show a facelifted version of the best selling Hyundai i10 city car. New Hyundai i10 has a comprehensive visual and mechanical improvements, including a new 1.0-liter engine with CO2 emissions of just 99 g / km. New version of i10 will be available in early 2011.

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Hyundai Motor 2011 Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Motor America has debuted the 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine in the Sonata in 2011 New York Auto Show today. Besides the all-new 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged GDI engine, offering new 2011 Sonata is an unprecedented combination of segment leading fuel and energy - about 34 mpg highway rating, and 274 horses. Interestingly Sonata 2.0t produces leading data on regular fuel ... Premium fuel is needed.

The new Sonata is the first Hyundai vehicles both GDI and turbocharging. By the end of Hyundai's 24 / 7 version 2.0 of the initiative (seven new models in the next 24 months), four badges will be available with the GDI or GDI and turbo combinations. Turbo Chargers and GDI is part of the "Hyundai Blue Drive" of environmental initiatives that the industry continues to lead in fuel efficiency and durability.



2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder GDI engine in 2011, the Sonata produces 274 hp at 6,000 rpm and 269 lb-ft of torque from 1800 to 4500 rpm. / My with conventional fuel. 2.0t Sonata delivers 22 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (preliminary estimates). Hyundai has a supercharged engine with twin-scroll turbocharger, combined with the results of the current GDI forces. The twin-scroll turbocharger traditionally used on the more expensive high-performance engine, but as with GDI, Hyundai has once again decided that this powerful technology in a wide range of the most popular model.





One of the goals of the 2011 Sonata engineering team is world-class performance and weight. This philosophy applies Sonata 2.0t, with a score best in class ratio of weight capacity of 12.2 kW / kg, which is significantly better than any other competitor in the mid-size sedan, and even better than the performance-oriented Chevrolet Camaro V6. Power ratio of wages in both performance and fuel weight, and it is the key to the performance of the Sonata in both areas.

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New 2011 Hyundai Veracruz

Vera Cruz in 2011 and still offers a unique blend of substance, style and sophistication. Veracruz is aimed at the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander, which is a kind of luxury amenities and craftsmanship found in the Lexus RX350 and Mercedes Benz offers. Combine that with the NHTSA five star safety ratings for 2010 model for frontal and side impact, seven passenger capacity and luxurious driving experience creates a very competitive mid-size crossover SUV. Veracruz has many advanced features usually found on crossover SUVs, which are much more expensive - the power behind the door at the entrance, Memory, standard repeater direction and approach lighting.

Forward, sculpted bumper creates the appearance of extra height and three floors headlights complement the design. Gratings to combine flat top and a curved bottom edge chrome frame covered. Striking lines and a fast elegant, functional images of the vehicle. To add to her appearance Veracruz seductive beltline that rises from the wraparound headlights, around the tapering body, then the light. Chrome Trip is strategically applied to a number of characteristics of the shape of Veracruz to highlight, but also an elegant, luxurious presence of the vehicle. The prominent wheel arches house 17-inch alloy wheels on the GLS or 18-inch alloy wheels on Limited.
Smooth and firm in its position, even Veracruz seems he went. The integrated rear fascia has a spoiler plastic part that connects seamlessly to the rear. Tail lights angle towards the character line highlighting the rounded back glass and two exhaust pipes. Rear spoiler improves Veracruz sporty profile.

Seating for seven adults is made possible by the standard Hyundai Hideaway ™ third-row seat. Access to the third row is a simple lever to the second row to slide forward. Moreover, careful design has plenty of cargo space in Veracruz.

Available dual-zone climate control for driver and front passenger further enhance the Veracruz luxury credentials. Second and third row passengers enjoy a new level of comfort with respect to the B-pillar mounted adjustable dampers, rear HVAC controls and vents.

2011 Hyundai Veracruz comes in two trim levels: well-equipped GLS and premium Limited. With its standard seven passenger capacity, premium interior, luxurious driving experience Veracruz is a unique car, which increases the medium SUV segment.

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New Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

As a global automaker implementation time for new fuel-efficient drive technology, such as gasoline direct injection (GDI), dual role turbo, full-hybrid engine development, Hyundai announced that the all new 2011 Hyundai Sonata was the first car in the industry all three technologies with the new Sonata 2.0t (turbo) and Sonata hybrid combination hot-selling GDI equipped Hyundai Sonata in showrooms later this year.

New York Auto Show today, Hyundai introduced the Sonata hybrid in 2011, changed the game in hybrids with unique approach to the design of hybrid battery technology and vehicle design. first hybrid Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in the U.S. market.

Hyundai Blue-developed hybrid-drive architecture is fully parallel hybrid drive system, which can operate on electric motor, a gasoline engine and the combination of the two, depending on driving conditions and driver demands. Hyundai own parallel architecture is full of different technologies, the Government informed the majority of the competitors, which provides a significant performance advantage at higher speeds. Hyundai Blue Hybrid Drive is the first and only system that lithium-polymer battery technology uses - outperforms competitive nickel metal hydride and lithium-ion applications. Lithium-polymer offers the advantages of lithium-ion technology used in laptops and mobile phones, but adds robustness, flexibility and power density packaging, making it ideal for the automotive industry.

Hyundai Blue Hybrid Drive is also unique in using its own highly efficient, compact new 6-speed, modified hybrid starter-alternator, electric motor and low friction oil pump, which together make it possible to remove the conventional torque converter.

Hyundai Blue Hybrid Drive is a new addition to the full range of eco products and technologies designed to give Hyundai wants a global automotive industry, eco-leader. According to EPA, led by Hyundai in the fuel U.S. industry in 2008 and 2009 and is currently the only automaker with an average fleet fuel economy in more than 30 miles per gallon.

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New 2011 Hyundai i10

Popular Hyundai i10 city car, a powerful model for adding new players to the latest model in Hyundai's use of a wide range of brand improvement. New i10 builds on the success of its predecessor, as the best brand selling model appeared in 2009 and has won numerous awards throughout Europe and worldwide.



The new Hyundai i10 has a wide range of design improvements, specification and competitiveness. Even cleaner engines are new, three-cylinder, 1.0-liter engine with CO2 emissions of just 99g/km, further progress Hyundai aims to become a world leader in automotive environmental technology.



With its sleek curves, color-keyed bumpers, chrome grille, genuine Hyundai i10, but it seems appropriate for her status as a dynamic city car. New 2011 Hyundai i10 looks updated with a revised grille and air for the Hyundai i10 in accordance with the design of new language Hyundai fluid sculpture, a short frontal hexagonal shape, the signature feature of all Hyundai models in the future. Edited, lower bumper and light square corners remain visual improvements.

Update remains on the sides and back, side mirrors repeater lights, new style, 13-inch and 14-inch alloy wheels and new rear bumper and completion of the new i10 and modern streets.
New Hyundai i10 is the first European production, manufacture sub-100g/km CO2 emissions. Hyundai i10 Blue 99g/km CO2 products, the introduction of a new 1.0-liter Kappa engine in combination with blue-Drive technology, including ISG (Idle Stop & Go), low rolling resistance tires, the generator control , and "eco-Shift 'pointer. All three aluminum cylinder, 12 valve engine generates 69ps with 6.200rpm 94.1Nm (9.6 kgm) of torque 3.500rpm.

Hyundai aims for a global leader in environmental technology and the i10 blue, as part of Blue Drive, probably contribute to the reduction of the average European figures.
Also see the new 2011 Hyundai i10 is a better four-cylinder 1.2-liter gasoline engine. Euro-compatible, which further reduces the environmental impact of the model and now produces 85ps and return CO2 emissions of just 108 g / km in the manual guise.

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New Hyundai Sonata SEMA Show Teaser

Here is an attempt to build some hype around the new 2011 Hyundai Sonata, which comes with a 2.0-liter turbo engine from the factory stocks. Hyundai is a partner of the magazine drive and 0-60 for the 274-store performance for the upcoming SEMA show car standards. It is held in Las Vegas in November of this year, a South Korean company has no problems with tuning known car tune-up is inspired by Porsche, Mercedes and Ferrari models. The SEMA Show, Hyundai says, the exterior design changes would be "modest and tasteful, and only this teaser image was released far.Upgrades will be the effects of the four-door Mercedes CLS Brabus Rocket sport coupe, interior design, just as the Ferrari F430 strategic location stitched leather everywhere, and carbon fiber accent trim. Without a word, but Porsche similarities will play, but other parts are custom made of 20-inch monoblock wheels concave, satin white pearl farm, and a variety of components of carbon fiber. These parts are made of carbon fiber roof, grill, mirrors, rear diffuser and trim. improved performance in the face of the Hyundai Sonata tuning turbo, intake mods, and quad-tip dual exhaust system.

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New 2011 Hyundai i40

Hyundai unveiled the official pictures of the new D-segment car in Europe. i40 is basically a European version of the market in North America and South Korea Sonata. New Hyundai i40 makes its world premiere at the property at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March 2011, four-door sedan models following later that year.
? We have bold ambitions in Europe and the new Hyundai i40 will momentum we have achieved our goals in 2011 and beyond it. We expect that the quality of the new i40 will continue to develop our image in Europe and attract new customers, Hyundai? Said Allan Rushforth, vice president of Hyundai Motor Europe

i40 perfectly combines the four elements, which Hyundai has core values: comfort, power, performance and style. Our designers and engineers a car that covers what to look for drivers in the European D-segment car? G. Rushforth added.It is believed that the market, consumers a choice of 2.0-liter four-cylinder direct-injection petrol and about 170 hp, plus two versions of the 1.7-liter turbo diesel with 115 horsepower and 136 horsepower.

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2011 Hyundai Genesis facelift spied

Hyundai is wasting no time revising the Genesis mid-sized executive sedan. Spied testing in Death Valley, CA and somewhere in South Korea, the 2011 Genesis will take on some minor changes . The Genesis has only been on sale for 2 years – it was launched as a 2009MY in mid 2008.

Numerous alterations will be apparent like reshaped front bumper with new lower air intakes, LED day-time running lights, front/side/rear skirts, rear chrome trim, and revised rear bumper incorporating faux Lexus LS like dual exhausts.

Internally, very little change is visible, with the exception of a BMW-like iDrive system. This is likely to operate a new 8 speed automatic transmission, recently announced by Hyundai. Under the hood, the 290bhp 3.8 litre V6 Lambda and 385bhp 4.6 litre V8 Tau engines will be improved for better fuel economy and power. For 2011, an all-new 5.0 litre V8 will debut, which is expected to generate 429bhp. The new V8 will also be used in the larger Equus sedan. It is probable that Hyundai will also use their new GDI (gasoline direct-injection) engines.

The facelifted Genesis will go on sale in Australia mid-2011.
 

 

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Hyundai Elantra Touring pricing announced

In Europe, the Hyundai Elantra Touring is known locally as the Hyundai i30 Estate/CW so it's not surprising to see Hyundai releasing official U.S pricing for the new model.

Prices start from $18,495 for the entry-level model and $19,995 for one featuring a Premium-Sport package. In the U.S, the Elantra Touring is offered exclusively with the same 2.0 litre, I4 engine found in the Elantra sedan. With a manual transmission, the Elantra Touring's fuel economy is rated at 23mpg city and 31mpg highway while with the optional four-speed, automatic transmission, the Hyundai's EPA rating is 23mpg city and 30mpg highway.

The entry level model's standard equipment includes air conditioning, electric windows and door mirrors with heat function, remote keyless entry with alarm, steering wheel-mounted cruise control and audio controls, 8 way adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, cooled glove box and an integrated 172-Watt AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers, USB input and auxiliary input.

The Premium-Sport package adds a electric sunroof with tilt and slide functions, heated front seats and 17 inch alloy wheels with P215/45VR17 tyres.

The all-new 2009 Elantra Touring will be available at Hyundai's dealerships in the first quarter of 2009.

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2011 Hyundai Equus specification announced

Hyundai have revealed extra information regarding engines and specifications for the all-new 2011 Equus. The Equus will be offered in just two trim-levels, Equus Signature and Equus Ultimate.

The Equus Signature features a 4.6 litre 385bhpTau® V8 petrol engine w/ 6 speed automatic, 608w Lexicon® sound system w/17 speakers, electronically controlled air suspension with continuous damping control, Vehicle Stability Management with pre-collision warning, Smart Cruise Control, bi-xenon headlamps w/ LED day-time running ligths, front and rear parking sensors w/rear-view camera, premium leather seating, Alcantara suede headliner, heated and cooled front seats w/ drivers massage function, heated wood and leather steering wheel, and other lavish luxuries.

The Equus Ultimate adds a grille-mounted front camera, power bootlid, electrically reclining rear seats with powered headrests, cooled rear seats, rear seat massage and leg support function, rear seat refrigerator and rear seat entertainment system.

"When you're spending this much for a new car, you don't want to feel like you've been short-changed on engineering, technology or features," said John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America president and CEO. "Equus Signature has the technology and content of fully-optioned flagship models from Lexus and BMW, while Equus Ultimate delivers a specification approached only by our competitors' low-volume, special-order models."

Hyundai's novel perspective on intelligent luxury, features "Your Time, Your Place," the industry's first at-home vehicle demonstration program, the Valet Service program, which provides at-home pickup for Equus service and maintenance and the industry's first iPad-based interactive owner's manual.

A 5.0 litre Tau 429bhp V8 petrol engine will join the range at a later date, mated to an all-new in-house 8 speed automatic. Prices are expected to start around $58,000.

EQUUS SIGNATURE KEY STANDARD FEATURES:

4.6 litre DOHC Tau V8 engine, 6 speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC® , electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS), electronically controlled air suspension with continuous damping control (CDC), 19” chrome alloy wheels with P245/45R19 (front) / P275/40R19 (rear) tyres, four-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and EBD, electronic stability control (ESC) with TCS and brake assist, vehicle stability management (VSM) system with pre-collision warning, 9 airbags; x2 front airbags, front and rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags, driver knee airbag, and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags, electronic active front head restraints with power controls, electronic seatbelt pretensioners, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), lane departure warning system (LDWS), smart cruise control, adaptive high intensity discharge (HID) headlights with LED turn signal indicators w/auto-levelling, fog lights and automatic headlights, front and rear parking assistance system w/rear-view camera, electric-folding heated auto-dimming mirrors w/ turn signal indicators and approach lamps, twin asymmetrical exhaust tips integrated with rear bumper, proximity key entry w/push-button start, illuminated scuff plates, inside door handles and door armrest, premium leather seating surfaces and Alcantara® suede headliner, 12 way power driver seat plus lumbar adjustment and 10 way power front passenger seat, driver seat massage system, heated and cooled front seats, heated, wood-trimmed and leather-wrapped steering wheel, power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, integrated memory system (IMS) for driver-side seat, mirror and steering wheel, leather-wrapped dash and real wood interior trim, electroluminescent cluster (Supervision) with 3.5-inch TFT LCD screen, electronic parking brake with automatic vehicle hold, power windows with auto-down/up, navigation system w/ DIS and multimedia controller, Apple iPad interactive owner's manual, 608w Lexicon 7.1 Discrete surround-sound system with 17 speakers, iPod/USB and MP3 auxiliary input jacks and iPod connection cable, XM® Satellite Radio & NavTraffic® with trial subscription, Bluetooth® hands-free phone system, dual automatic temperature control with air quality system, windshield-wiper de-icer, rain-sensing wipers and auto-defogging windshield with humidity sensor, electrochromic auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror with HomeLink® and compass, acoustic laminated windshield , front and rear side windows, power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof, 60/40 power reclining and heated rear seats, power rear sunshade and rear side-window sunshades, luggage net, premium-grade floor mats, premium-grade trunk cargo mat and first-aid kit (PIO).

EQUUS COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES:

Tau V8 engine, rated one of Ward's "Ten Best Engines" for 2009 and 2010

First-class seating available on Equus Ultimate (competitors' best seating options come only on the long-wheelbase variants)

Standard Smart Cruise Control

Standard Lane Departure Warning System

Standard heated steering wheel

Standard power reclining rear seats

Standard heated rear seats

Standard premium Lexicon 7.1 Discrete surround sound audio system with 17 speakers

Available rear console refrigerator (only available on some competitors' LWB models)

EQUUS ULTIMATE ADDS ULTRA LUXURY FEATURES:


Equus Ultimate adds or replaces:

50/50 split rear seats (four-passenger seating) with reclining function, rear passenger leg support and massage system, cooled rear seats, rear-seat entertainment system w/ 8” monitor, thermoelectric rear center console refrigerator, rear-seat power up/down head restraints w/ manual tilt, rear-seat illuminated vanity mirrors, forward-view cornering camera and a power trunk lid.

The Equus Ultimate replaces the 60:40 rear seat of the Equus Signature with a 50:50 power reclining seating configuration. The seat-back of this 50:50 seat massages and vibrates with heat - the perfect relaxation therapy for extended cruising. It is operated by its own remote control unit.

Equus offers four exterior colours and three interior theme choices. Exterior colours are White Satin Pearl, Black Noir Pearl, Granite Gray and Platinum Metallic. Interior themes are Cashmere with genuine Birch Burl wood, Jet Black with genuine walnut wood and Saddle with genuine walnut wood.

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Midsize Sports Sedan

Hyundai introduced its all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. This marked the North American debut of the latest version of the popular midsize sedan, introducing Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture" design language and an all four-cylinder engine lineup to the U.S. market. Hyundai Sonata is the second vehicle in Hyundai's 24/7 version 2.0 product initiative (seven new models in the next 24 months) following on the heels of the all-new Tucson. Production of Hyundai Sonata will begin in December 2009 at Hyundai's U.S. plant in Alabama with retail sales beginning in January 2010.

2011 Hyundai Sonata Midsize Sports Sedan

The new Sonata will launch with Hyundai's new Theta II GDI 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a Gasoline Direct-Injection (GDI) fuel delivery system, which contributes to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Hyundai Sonata is the first midsize sedan to adopt GDI technology as standard equipment in a naturally aspirated powertain. This shorter, more direct path of fuel delivery, allows for greater control of the fuel mixture at the optimum moment, thus improving efficiency. The fuel is injected by a camshaft-driven, high pressure pump that operates at pressures up to 2,175 psi. Direct injection also utilizes a higher than normal 11.3:1 compression ratio for increased power. The pistons are "dished" to increase combustion efficiency in the cylinder. This powerplant will deliver best-in-class fuel economy, best-in-class four-cylinder horsepower and best-in-class torque.

The Sonata 2.0T, as the car is officially named, is powered by a new 2.0-liter Theta II twin-scroll turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine that produces 274 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 269 lb-ft of torque from 1800-4500 rpm with regular fuel. The engine is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual control that drives the front wheels. No performance figures were released but Hyundai did announce that the Sonata 2.0T will deliver an estimated 22 mpg (10.7lt/100km) city and 34 mpg (6.9lt/100km) highway.

The 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbo engine will be available on the Sonata SE and Limited trim level, with the Limited getting additional upgrades, including a panoramic sunroof, 18-inch "hyper" silver alloy wheels, dual exhaust system and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Next year, Hyundai will add a 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine and a 2.4-liter Hybrid Blue Drive model featuring Hyundai's breakthrough lithium polymer battery pack. Details about these powertrains will be announced at the 2010 New York Auto Show. Hyundai Sonata's innovative segment first powertrain lineup is a key driver of Hyundai's goal to be the most fuel-efficient automaker on the planet.

Hyundai's commitment to making the Hyundai Sonata extremely fuel efficient continues with a six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual control or a standard six-speed manual transaxle. Hyundai's all-new six-speed automatic A6MF2 transaxle helps the company meet its goals of improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Shifts are silky-smooth with an option of manual control through the SHIFTRONIC feature.

Developed over a four-year period, this new six-speed automatic is 26.4 pounds lighter than the five-speed it replaces. It also is 1.6 inches shorter and considerably simpler, having 62 fewer parts, which is a key to increased durability, lighter weight and lower cost. When it comes to transmissions, more gears are definitely better. The addition of a sixth gear enables closer spacing between gear ratios providing a better balance of performance and fuel economy while the wide overall gear ratio helps deliver strong acceleration.

All Sonatas have column-mounted, motor-driven electric power steering that adjusts instantly to changing driving conditions while improving fuel economy over a conventional steering system. A quick-ratio steering rack is used for crisp feel on turn-in. Hyundai Sonata's turning diameter of 35.8 feet is better than Camry, Accord, Altima, Fusion and Malibu.

One of the program targets for the 2011 Sonata engineering team was world-class power-to-weight ratio. Power-to-weight ratio pays dividends in both performance and fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata is rich in ultra-high-strength steel, leading to world-class body rigidity. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is 25 percent stiffer in torsion and 19 percent stiffer in bending rigidity than its predecessor, yet it is lighter than many midsize sedans, also offering more interior room.

The 2011 Sonata is a smart combination of superior styling, performance, safety and fuel efficiency. What’s more, it’s an affordable midsize car, putting a luxurious and rewarding driving experience within reach of many. Make the 2011 Sonata a part of your future.

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