2011 Hyundai Sonata
The first images (in this case a "rendering") of the next-generation Hyundai Sonata are emerging. And it looks like it will be quite a departure from the current design, if the renderings are anything close to the real car. Here's a sneak peek:
http://www.hyundai-blog.com/index.php/2008/12/15/next-generation-hyundai-sonata-- yf-renderings/
The blog says "2010" Sonata, but I will be surprised if it's that early. I'd expect the car not before early 2010 as a 2011 model, since Hyundai just revamped the Sonata for the 2009 MY one year ago.
This will apparently be the car that is the basis for the Sonata Hybrid, reportedly the first production hybrid to use lithium polymer batteries.
I think this could be the first Sonata that is sold on looks alone. And if Hyundai gets the suspension right on this car.... watch out!
What do y'all think??
http://www.hyundai-blog.com/index.php/2008/12/15/next-generation-hyundai-sonata-- yf-renderings/
The blog says "2010" Sonata, but I will be surprised if it's that early. I'd expect the car not before early 2010 as a 2011 model, since Hyundai just revamped the Sonata for the 2009 MY one year ago.
This will apparently be the car that is the basis for the Sonata Hybrid, reportedly the first production hybrid to use lithium polymer batteries.
I think this could be the first Sonata that is sold on looks alone. And if Hyundai gets the suspension right on this car.... watch out!
What do y'all think??
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Doesn't the Sonata model year, of late, usually change around the month of June? And, doesn't Hyundai usually test their new models in Korea before selling them in the USA?
It has been reported the hybrid model would look different from its gasoline counterpart (Genesis sedan and coupe comparo comes to mind), as well as retaining a different name, plus the usage of lithium polymer, all depatures from this class.
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Someone from Hyundai did mention the hybrid model would look different. In terms of how different, I guess we'll find that out sooner than later...
YF sonata attempt to sports coupe style. The YF Sonata will be designed exterior as well as interior by mixing good things from Sedan and Coupe. The appearance of the new Sonata, a low ceiling in the back close to the style of sports coupe design reminds the recent popular Volkswagen comport coupe ‘Passat CC’ and the Opel ‘Insignia’.
*related post -> http://www.hyundaibuzz.com
The expected image of 2010 Hyundai Sonata(YF) by Photoshop
I am looking at a 2009 but hate the fact that there is no bluetooth integration with the navigation system.
i would also suggest to drop the standard suspension, and use the SE suspension on all models. According to all reviewers I've read, it drives better than even the Limeted.
And maybe throw in the steering system (and feel) from the Genesis... It's not Acura-like accuracy, but years ahead of Sonata...
The steering wheel, while nice, may be tuned up a bit more fancy...
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=152807#2
I am thinking, since I believe this discussion was created for the next-generation Sonata, and it's clear now that will NOT be a 2010 model but 2011, maybe the name of this discussion could be changed to "2011 Hyundai Sonata"?
What do you think, Hosts?
I don't mind the sleeker styling as long as rear headroom is not compromised. But I expect it will be.
Is it still coming, or did it get cancelled?
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=152807#2
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/07/2011-hyundai-sonata-caught-testing-in.html
http://www.hyundai-blog.com/index.php/2009/08/21/new-hyundai-sonata-sedan-fully-- undisguised/
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http://www.hyundai-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hyundaitucson2010.jpg
http://auto.joins.com/content/news_full.asp?num_code=32687&news_section=news&pag- eshow=1
http://www.hyundai-blog.com/index.php/2009/08/31/2011-hyundai-sonata-i40-reveale- d/
http://blog.naver.com/650i?R