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I really like the fact that the GLS I4 is available now w/o alloys and with a power seat, all for the price of the old GL. I noticed though, no mention of a 5-speed automatic on the I4, or XM radio.
06 GL I4 - 17,895
06 GLS I4 - 19,395
06 GLS V6 - 20,895
06 LX V6 - 22,895
07 GLS I4 Manual - 17,195
07 GLS I4 Auto - 18,295
07 SE V6 - 20,995
07 Limited V6 - 22,995
Great pricing...there are some neat additions/modifications on the 07s!!
Not certain but I believe XM will be late availabilty - I will attempt to verify.
The GL is gone, as well as the old GLS V6, but in reality, everything is still there, just with different trim nomenclature. The GL becomes the GLS with the 4, the GLS V6 becomes the SE, and the LX becomes the Limited. Plus, they've dropped the 16 inch alloys, in favor of the 17 inch on the SE and the Limited.
It looks like more equipment, plus better option packages, all at a more competitive price. This, in conjunction with the latest J.D. Power survey, will most likely make the Sonata even more competitive in the marketplace.
Well done Hyundai!
wouldn't it be great if we had the 'sports package' option?
Besides the package changes, any other change, upgrade or improvement?
Looks like the same for the GLS V6-SE V6...
Of course, the I4s are now cheaper (WHOA, look at the GLS I4 vice the GLS I4 Manual! I know some will say it's not comparable, but it is for the GLS Manuals...) Regardless, the GL-I4-GLS I4 Manual is down $700, while the GLS I4-GLS I4 Auto is down a whopping $1100. I can see where that will mean two things... no rebates, and canibalization of late 2006 MY sales from folks who see that drop in price.
New top-of-the-line Limited model features a new chrome grille and an optional Infinity® audio system
Dark Cherry Red and Natural Khaki added to paint choices
Black leather interior optional on Limited trim
ok I've been driving the car a bit and realized another thing.
first the click between 0-8mph, then there is a second almost identical click/hesitation between 15-20mph. does anyone know if that is a separate noise or the same selfcheck?
Also the base of the shifter (around the - sign next to drive) gets really hot after I drive it for some time. is that normal? would that be a normal thing? Thanks again.
Also I have heard the rear suspension noise that a lot of people talk about. Sounds to me like a clump of mud being thrown up from the back tire into the wheel well. Has anyone found the fix for this problem?
As to the suspension noise, it is a KNOWN issue with many of the V6 Sonatas, even though no one at Hyundai would admit it, so there is NO fix, at least not at the moment.
Canuck here, and hoping to purchase 2006 Sonata in USA and import to Canada. One of problems I have is that Canada requires daytime running lights and I was wondering if this is standard equipment on 2006 Sonata manufactured for US market, and if not, does anybody have any idea how much this would cost? All they have to do I think is install some kind of module that ensures headlights are on when engine started.
-Loren
Will the V6 Option give me a much better shot to make it to 250,000 miles versus the I4.
Please share your thoughts with me.
Thanks in advance.
Transmission, cat. converter, and your emissions sensors, water pump, wheel bearings along with a number of brake jobs, tire replacements will probably need maintenance before the engine.
...Why would you prefer to purchase the car in the USA?
A well maintained engine should give you well over 200K miles. Now IMHO a V6 will give you a better shot all things being equal, how much better is debatable.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Much better prices in USA now that the Canadian dollar has appreciated so much in relation to US dollar over the last few years. I think the dealers in Canada are making a hefty winfall profit just on currency rate and not sharing with consumers!
-Loren
the SE will not have updated suspension tuning, but hopefully the 17 inch wheels can help as usual
I know this car is not on the sporty side, but it is no vanilla either.
Hyundai though will make a "Speed" version of the sonata, apaprently they are working out a deal with studie and other performance divisions. Coupe version will come in two years, and dual vvt engine tech by end of this year.
Good thinking. Usually, when something sounds too good to be true, it is. However, this is one of those rare exceptions! Hyundai is determined to make a living by under-selling similarly equipped Accord and Camry by $4-$7000 US dollars. The car is very nice inside and out. It has won many awards, has the best warranty in the industry, and has been very reliable so far. Drive them all, and you will see what I mean. The car is for real.
"The Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA), which represents DaimlerChrysler, Hyundai and Mitsubishi, has developed a new line of I-4 engines that utilize dual variable valve timing (VVT). This technology varies the timing of the engine's intake and exhaust valves (as opposed to other VVT engines which often vary only the exhaust valve timing) thereby improving fuel economy by 5% over current I-4 engines.
Basically helping fuel economy and probably 0-100 second speed
The calibre already has this on their cars and toyota on their v6 camries. Though from what i've read the calibres dual vvt hasn't been as great as many thought it could help in terms of performance. I think hyundai which is having a reputation for doing their homework are still testing the dual vvt tech before implementing in their engines
Since the V6 is selling for $1,500 less than the I4, I would be estimating that it has some very, very major problems (along with dismal gas milege) with longevity as the company cannot even dump them out on "firesale" prices. Save your money and wait for the next V6 to be manufactured -- possibly in 2008!
This simply isn't true. I have no idea why this person chooses to come out of left field and say such things.
The Sonata 3.3L Lambda V6 is a world-class engine. It was designed to last 300K miles. Taken care of and with no bad luck, 150K is easily attainable. The I4 should also last 150K miles.
Boy you sure have the habit of posting things that are not in line with reality. For one thing the gas mileage of the Sonata V6 is in line with other V6's. Plus there are few problems with them. As for selling for less than the I4's I would like to see the data on that. But if the are so what? Other factors like supply and demand can cause that and have no relation to reliability or gas mileage.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Remember hyundai researched class leading engines from the audi a6 and lexus 330 before they decided to make their engines, plus torturous testings so i have no doubt it can do 300 k as long as it is maintained like any other good engines
Personally i would love to have this tech, as i heard it could make the sonata handle that much better, and especially better than most fwd cars not quit a rwd car of course.
Anyone know anything about the active geometry suspension feature and when it will be available?
I spent the better part of this weekend trying to figure out where the noise is coming from!!!
I didn't notice it on my extended test drive, but now it has reared its ugly head, and I'm NOT HAPPY AT ALL!!! :mad:
joedirt out of curiosity when does the rear suspension noise problem occur?
This uninformed statement deserves no further comment.