All New 2011 Hyundai Sonata
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Sonata Injects Emotion, Advanced Powertrains and Superior Quality into Bland Segment

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2, 2009 – Hyundai today introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This marks 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.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2011 SONATA

 •All-new sixth generation Sonata midsize sedan
 •Fluidic Sculpture design
 •All four-cylinder engine lineup
 •Launches with new Theta II 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine and in-house six-speed
  automatic transmission
 •Class leading fuel economy of 23 mpg city/35 mpg highway*
 •Class leading 198 horsepower standard* (200 horsepower on SE trim*)
 •2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine and Hybrid Blue Drive models to debut by 
  2010 year-end
 •Production begins at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama in December with retail sales beginning
  in January
 •XM Satellite Radio™, real-time XM NavTraffic, XM Data Services, HD Radio
  Technology™,Bluetooth®,   •Touch-screen navigation and iPod®/USB inputs

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 Sonata will begin later this month at Hyundai’s U.S. plant in Alabama with retail sales beginning in January.
The 2011 Sonata represents a modern approach to the traditional midsize sedan segment by using only advanced four-cylinder engines, emotional design and luxury features offered with Hyundai’s strong value proposition. The 2011 Sonata poses some intriguing questions:

 •Why can’t a smart, solid sedan also have modern, sleek, sophisticated style?
 •Why pay so much to get a taste of luxury?
 •Why can’t an efficient four-cylinder engine give V6 power?

FLUIDIC SCULPTURE DESIGN LANGUAGE

Beginning with the 2011 Sonata and 2010 Tucson projects, Hyundai designers set to work about three and half years ago on Fluidic Sculpture.  Fluidic Sculpture is a consistent, cohesive design language that will ripple through the entire Hyundai showroom. In developing the initial Sonata sketches, Hyundai designers considered the interplay of natural, fluid elements with more rigid surfaces and structures to create the illusion of constant motion. Inspired by nature, Fluidic Sculpture injects sophistication and dynamic angles into the shape of a vehicle and now serves as the core of Hyundai’s future design identity.
 
The exterior of the all-new Sonata is long, light and low. The high beltline allows for a long, sleek roofline accented by the third window. A monoform side profile includes flowing lines highlighted by a Hyundai signature chrome accent that spans the length of the car. Normally, this type of trim is only found around the windows. On the new Sonata, this trim extends out from the headlamps, juts up along the hood and through the beltline. The face is bold with a large powerful chrome grille and headlamps that integrate precise details. The stance is completed by 16-, 17- or 18-inch multi-spoke wheels.
The sophisticated look continues inside where Hyundai has created an upscale ambiance thanks to a flow-through center console and instrument panel. These flowing surfaces complement the exterior design and wrap around the driver and passengers.