2006 Hyundai Sonata Overview

Introduction

The Hyundai Sonata is a new roomy sedan that places the company as a major player in this competitive practical class. It's bigger, better equipped, more technologically advanced and sharper looking than its predecessor.

The Sonata comes in one body style, a four-door, five-passenger sedan. Two engines and three transmissions are available. The base engine is a 162-horsepower four-cylinder. The uplevel engine is a 235-horsepower V6. The four-cylinder can have either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed Shiftronic automatic. The V6 comes only with a five-speed Shiftronic automatic. Safety features include dual-stage front-seat airbags, front-seat side-impact airbags and full-coverage side curtain airbags, all standard on all models. Active-safety features include antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and electronic stability control with traction control, all standard.

The Hyundai Sonata is a brand new model.

The Hyundai Sonata has become a large car, with a full-size edge in creature comfort. Fit and finish are now on a par with most others in the class and it is more technologically advanced and sharper looking than ever before.

The Hyundai Sonata is a four-door, five-passenger sedan, and comes with a choice of 162-hp four-cylinder and 234-hp V6 engines. The four-cylinder is available with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed Shiftronic automatic. The V6 comes with the five-speed Shiftronic automatic introduced for 2006. Safety features on all Sonatas include the mandatory dual-stage front-seat airbags; front-seat side-impact airbags for torso protection; and full-coverage side curtain airbags, antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and electronic stability control with traction control.

For 2007, the Hyundai Sonata trim levels change slightly.

The Hyundai Sonata is a four-door, five-passenger sedan, and comes with a choice of 162-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 234-hp V6 engines. The four-cylinder is available with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed Shiftronic automatic. The V6 comes with the five-speed Shiftronic automatic introduced in 2006. Safety features on all Sonatas include dual-stage front-seat airbags, front-seat side-impact airbags for torso protection, full-coverage side curtain airbags, antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and electronic stability control with traction control.

For 2008, the Hyundai Sonata trim levels change slightly.

The Hyundai Sonata returns this year with improved interior design, more power and better looks. These refinements give it an edge over most others in its class.

The Hyundai Sonata is a four-door, five-passenger sedan, powered by a 175-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder, with the choice of a five-speed manual or a Shiftronic five-speed automatic transmission. A more powerful 249-hp 3.3-liter V6 mated to a Shiftronic five-speed automatic transmission is also available. Safety features on all Sonatas include the mandatory dual-stage front-seat airbags, front-seat side-impact airbags for torso protection, and full-coverage side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake assist, and electronic stability control with traction control.

The 2009 Hyundai Sonata is refreshed with improved engine choices, a revised grille and headlights, and chrome accents in the front and rear bumpers.

The Hyundai Sonata is a four-door, five-passenger sedan that has an established reputation for being well built and excellent value for money. It holds its own when compared to other mid-sized cars in this competitive class.

Motivation comes from a 175-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, with the choice of a five-speed manual or a Shiftronic five-speed automatic transmission. A more powerful 249-hp 3.3-liter V6 mated to a Shiftronic five-speed automatic transmission is also available. Safety features on all Sonatas include the mandatory dual-stage front-seat airbags; front-seat side-impact airbags for torso protection; and full-coverage side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake assist, and electronic stability control with traction control.

The 2010 Hyundai Sonata is unchanged from the revised 2009 model.