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But I am actually disappointed....... I would expect the Canadian Sonata to be able to AUTOMATICALLY switch from DRL (low intensity headlights) to "ON" (full intensity lights) when the ambient light gets low (at dusk, or cloudy days, which would be covering rain or snow...). If my 1993 Camry could do it, there is no reason why a 2006 Sonata could not...
To me, any system where I need to remember to switch my lights on -- IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
So I guess I will stick to my original American Sonata style, and not switch to DRL.
Not surprising since it is a new engine. It took over a year to produce one for the Jaguar XType when it came out.
why can't hyundai bring this!!
i'm sick of people think that hyundai has a bad interior.
it's all about the material. hyundai is not bringing the best because people won't buy 25k sonata just yet. i think they will bring it sooner or later.
that interior is as good as accord and camry IMO.
I mean thats all I see, not sure of anyone else.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
if they were really ambitious they could even go with a sportier variant with similar red stitching as seen in the previous pic.
<img src="http://file2.bobaedream.co.kr/pds/CyberCar/9/38109/img_38109_8.jpg
Looks like it has navigation in Korea (but quite a small screen).
my guess is that we'll see a new steering wheel and blue lights on the dash. throw in some new colour choices (maybe even a black interior) and you have yourself an '07 Sonata.
One huge thing they're putting on the '07s is factory XM.
BUT measuring highway driving, when you keep a relatively STEADY speed of your choice, and can practically CONTROL your driving, that's where the TRUE gas mileage of your car can be measured.
So if your I4 Sonata is getting 32 on the highway (at what speed?), you're OK.
BTW, are you relying on your Trip-Tech reading, or calculating actual miles driven to gallons filled up at the pump?
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Luvmbooty, do you work for Hyundai?
like Honda and Toyota do to their Camry/Accord, Sonata needs a little broadening within its models. Camry could have 7(?) trims, why not Sonata. Of course, it needs a good volume of Sonata in demand to make it profitable out of customization. I could see that coming.
A coupe will be nice too.
And a sporty version with an S on the tail:)
They were testing a sporty version with an S on the tail. It had a very powerful engine and the only marking on it was that S. As this test car was out performing every other car around people all over were saying "Look at the S car go".
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
http://file1.bobaedream.co.kr/national/national1118508281.jpg
But seriously, if driving 55-60 gets you 32 mpg, measured so accurately.... Maybe you DO have a little glitch somewhere.... I've never measured mine (have an I4 also) under these condition (can't drive 55-60, just can't do it, I guess I have ADD...), but it seems just a bit too low....
* Eliminate the GL and make a stick shift available on the GLS (at least a 5-speed on the I4, maybe a 6-speed on both the I4 and GLS/LX V6).
* Put the 5-speed automatic into the GLS I4 (ala Optima).
* Make alloys (both 16" and 17") optional on the GLS I4 and V6.
* Add power driver's seat, telescopic wheel, and steering wheel seek button to the GLS (and the seek to all trims).
* Make the inside door handles real brushed aluminum, not painted plastic.
* Add XM radio standard (this is a given but might as well mention it).
* Add a SE model with the 3.8L V6, active rear suspension, and black leather interior choice, and some sportier color choices including red.
* Add nav as an option to the LX and SE.
* Figure out why the Sonata got only "Acceptable" in the side IIHS crash test, make the necessary tweaks, re-test the car and (assuming it gets a "Good") submit the results to the IIHS.
* Hold the pricing on the GLS and LX base models, e.g. have a stick GLS at $18,995 and 5-speed automatic at $19,995 including destination.
1.) post bail
2.) assemble the best law team I could
3.) hire a PR firm
and if I have time left
4.) find a way to put a supercharged version of the Azeras 3.8 liter V-6 with a 6 speed manual in the Sonata.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Last weekend I needed an extra car to transport visitors to the Grand Canyon from Phoenix. Hertz provided a 2006 Hyundai GLS with 1318 miles, identical to my 2006, except six cylinder. Here are the comparative results for an identical 486 mile trip based on gallons consumed with top offs at beginning and end for both cars. 80% interstate driving, 65 to 80 MPH. From 1000 ft. to 7000 above sea level. The 6 was carrying 3 adults and one child, the 4, 2 adults. Identical trip, the 4 always following the 6.
The six consumed 19.76 gallon = 24.6 MPG and the four 16.9 gallon = 28.8 MPG.
The four never failed to keep pace with the six even on 6% grades, eight miles long at 75MPH speeds.
I wonder if there was any "drafting" advantage for the I4?