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...of 39 mpg. For comparison, the Ford Fusion Hybrid achieves figures of 41 mpg and 36 mpg respectively. The other big news from Hyundai is the announcement of the Sonata Turbo. We've previously discussed that Hyundai has done away with a V6 engine option for...
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DailyTech
http://www.dailytech.com/Hyundai+Unleashes+39+MPG+HWY+Sonata+Hybrid+274+HP+Sonata+Turbo/article18027.htm
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...it can accelerate on electric power, engine power or a combination of the two, spokesman Dan Bedore said. Hyundai says the Sonata Hybrid can move at speeds up to 62 mph on electric power alone. That beats the Fusion Hybrid’s 47 mph top EV speed, but we suspect...
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Cars.com Blogs
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..."The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is the new kid on the block, but it's not a follower," says John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. "Its full parallel hybrid configuration and breakthough lithium polymer batteries offer a new take on traditional...
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International Business Times
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/18354/20100331/hyundai-sonota-hybrid.htm
The 2700 HMMA Team Members at the Hyundai Plant in Montgomery, Alabama are each in charge of quality and that makes it feel like the all-new Sonata is built by hand.
The new Hyundai Sonata includes a hybrid option. Here's a look from the Detroit Auto Show. Follow all of our Detroit Auto Show coverage on our web site onlocation.consumerreports.org
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" If you have seen one sedan, you've seen them all". If this is your philosophy, think again when comparing the 2010 Ford Fusion, to the 2010 Hyundai Sedan. Consumers who rely on Edmunds.com when reviewing car makes and models may be surprised by the
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Associated Content
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2503237/ford_fusion_versus_hyundai_sonata.html
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On sale in January, Hyundai's all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata shown at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show shares much of its basic design philosophy with the redesigned Tucson crossover. In addition to transitioning from EPA "mid-size" to "large" category, the
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Kelley Blue Book Car Reviews
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The front (I think?) of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata
Usually you expect this kind of wanton wackiness from Kia but lately Hyundai, especially with its stylishly understated Genesis luxury sedan, had always been the one to count of for sleek, easy to read
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2009 LA Auto Show Press Conference Video - 2011 Hyundai Sonata Reveal part 1
Just call it impressive: Updated technology, including a first-in-class direct-injection four-cylinder, joins a seductive new design direction. 2011 Hyundai Sonata - Auto Shows www.caranddriver.com 2011 Hyundai Sonata - Official Photos and Info www.caranddriver.com
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 US market. 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. www.reviewcars.com
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...engine plant at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama became more obvious than ever Wednesday as Hyundai launched the 2011 Sonata. There are big changes in the vehicle, literally. The new Sonata has added enough interior room so that it has been bumped from...
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The new Hyundai Sonata was unveiled at the LA motor show.
The car is the Asian and American version of the Sonata - although the Europe-bound version is not expected to look dramatically different.
The new Sonata, which may be called the i40 in Europe,
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Autocar
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=245535
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No transcript available for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata @ 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show Video video.
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Edmunds Inside Line
http://www.insideline.com:80/hyundai/sonata/2011/videos/2011_hyundai_sonata_09-la-as_111.html
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Let's be candid: The new-for-2011 Hyundai Sonata is merely a life-support system for the lurid, florid, Georgia O'Keeffe-worthy character lines wrapped around the body. It's just bonkers -- but in a good way. And a hard-to-build way too.
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Los Angeles Times
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/money_co/2009/12/la-auto-show-2011-hyundai-sonata-captain-nemo-your-car-is-waiting.html
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On sale in January, Hyundai's all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata shown at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show shares much of its basic design philosophy with the redesigned Tucson crossover. In addition to transitioning from EPA "mid-size" to "large" category, the
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Kelley Blue Book Car Reviews
http://www.kbb.com/auto-show/2009-los-angeles-auto-show/2009-la-auto-show-2011-hyundai-sonata?trid=36
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To say the 2011 Hyundai Sonata is different from its predecessor is an understatement.
The sixth generation of the company's flagship sedan has been dramatically remade with a swoopy design, weight reductions and your choice of one--count, it
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Auto Week
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20091202/LOSANGELES/912029984
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TheCarConnection.com's editors have prepared this preview of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata from official information released at the 2009 Los Angeles auto show. Editors will update this story and bring you a first drive as soon as the new Sonata sedan
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The Car Connection
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCarConnection/~3/CzfFUds55zs/hyundai_sonata_2011
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2011 Hyundai SonataEnlarge Photo
What is it?: The next generation of Hyundai's mid-size family sedan
The basics: Exceptional styling, and a hybrid version in the works
On sale: Summer 2010, with a public showing at the Detroit Auto Show
Price: $2
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The Car Connection
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCarConnection/~3/xXX5s0cRpOA/1034808_2011-hyundai-sonata-first-look
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The current-generation Hyundai Sonata is a lot of car for the money, with a well-trimmed interior and impressive fuel economy from the four-cylinder. However, it has never been rewarding to drive and its styling is quite humdrum.
Hyundai aimed higher
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Consumer Reports
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Think of four words you might use to describe a Hyundai Sonata. Got 'em? Did any of the following come to mind: "Sharp"? "Distinctive"? "Aggressive"? "Radical"? If not, then perhaps you haven't seen the all-new for 2011 Hyundai Sonata because that's
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Edmunds
http://www.autoobserver.com/2009/11/the-streets-already-abuzz-about-2011-hyundai-sonata.html
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The NFL season is still a couple of weeks from its midpoint, but the Montgomery-made 2011 Hyundai Sonata is a serious contender for the Super Bowl.
Hyundai has confirmed that not only does it plan to spend more money marketing its redesigned 2011
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Montgomery Advertiser
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20091022/BUSINESS01/910220334/1003/rss05
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So that you're better able to compare the 2010 Hyundai Sonata with other vehicles in its class, the editors of TheCarConnection.com have driven the Sonata and compiled an authoritative Bottom Line that uses firsthand observations and impressions.
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The Car Connection
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Hyundai’s on a roll. It wasn’t too long ago that the only things its cars generated were pollution and repair bills. Today, however, Hyundai cars are generating awards, increased sales, and most importantly, opinions. Read the comments section of any
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The Truth About Cars
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http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/test-drive-2011-hyundai-sonata-y20-korean-spec/
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2011 Hyundai Sonata South Korean model shownEnlarge Photo
The all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata isn’t due to make its U.S. debut until the 2010 Detroit Auto Show in January but already we have the first tentative details about its American specifications.
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Just a few days ago we saw the first images of the all-new Hyundai Sonata as it was introduced in South Korea.
The Korean press release only mentioned two powertrain options, a 2.0-liter four cylinder and a 2.4-liter direct-injected four. No reference
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Auto Spies
http://www.autospies.com/news/2011-Hyundai-Sonata-Will-Only-Offer-4-Cylinder-Powerplant-Will-It-Hinder-Entry-Luxury-Image-48269/
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Just a few days ago we saw the first images of the all-new Hyundai Sonata as it was introduced in South Korea. The Korean press release only mentioned two powertrain options, a 2.0-liter four cylinder and a 2.4-liter direct-injected four. No reference
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Autoblog
http://feeds.autoblog.com/~r/weblogsinc/autoblog/~3/Egk8cK9PI1c/
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The details are limited, but the photos tell the tale of a much more intriguing Hyundai Sonata than has ever been offered before. We reported on the 2011 Sonata earlier this month, when artist's renderings were released, but we now have our first real
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Canada.com
http://feeds.canada.com/~r/canwest/F1275/~3/OzqTX0_-qeY/story.html
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The bold new Hyundai Sonata in South Korea, unveiled this week, and is ready to give car manufacturers an upgrade in the mid-segment sedans ultracompetitive size when it hits the U.S. market in 2010.
It is a dramatic change from the current model, a
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Automotive Corner's
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AutomotiveCorners/~3/6TCAbL0YFuA/next-hyundai-sonata.html
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...in its primary product. In January 2008 the plant started production of a partially redesigned 2009 Sonata, but even then Hyundai said far bigger changes were only months away. The plant produced 2009 Sonata models for about 18 months and began production...
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Montgomery Advertiser
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The new and improved 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been unveiled in Frankfurt. Following a “fluidic sculpture” design and mixed with outstanding performance, fuel efficiency and segment leading safety features, the new Sonata charms with its styling. There’s
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Carblog.co.za
http://www.carblog.co.za/2009/09/21/2011-hyundai-sonata-unveiled/
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The Sonata will be redesigned for 2011 with a sleeker, more coupe-like shape, as revealed by Hyundai in South Korea yesterday. Pricing for the new Sonata is expected to start around $18,000. It will be built in Alabama in early 2010 as a 2011 model.
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Consumer Reports
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Yesterday, we brought you news and a high-resolution photo album of Hyundai's spanking new 2011 Sonata YF that was presented in its home market of South Korea. And now we have the first videos of the fancy-looking (at least for a mainstream model)
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Carscoop
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Carscoop/~3/LUV8wFtE-s8/2011-hyundai-sonata-yf-video-galore.html
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SEOUL, South Korea — The redesigned 2010 Hyundai Sonata has been launched in the Korea domestic market with all-new sheet metal, revised interiors and updated mechanical hardware. It will come to the U.S. market in early 2010 and will be built at
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Edmunds Inside Line
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=157448
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The new Hyundai Sonata broke cover this week in Korea. It will launch in the United States next year.
The saucy new Hyundai Sonata was unveiled in South Korea this week, and it's poised to give the carmaker an upgrade in the ultracompetitive
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Auto Week
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The silhouette and the back are appealing, but I'm not sure about the front. It looks like it's a bit melted.
The new SONATA took some cues from the Lexus ES350.
a gross VW CC and Toyota Avalon merge.....now they are trying TOO hard.
@iskch: I figured
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One of our Best and Brightest over in South Korea got the inside line on the new Hyundai Sonata. Here’s what he knows so far…
The car was officially released today [Hyundai press release HERE] in front of about 200 invited guests (I was NOT one of them)
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The Truth About Cars
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-korean-hyundai-sonata-revealed/
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This is the new Hyundai Sonata, which was launched in Korea today.
The new Sonata is expected to be sold as the i40 in Europe, and will go on sale in the UK in late 2010. European sales are expected to begin with an estate version, with saloon and
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Autocar
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.ASpx?AR=243385
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Hyundai's sixth-generation Sonata encompasses new `fluidic sculpture' design philosophy
- Features 2.0 Theta II MPi engine, 6-speed automatic transmission
(Note: All specifications and details in this release are based on the Korean domestic
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Jalopnik
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/jalopnik/full/~3/b-jutM7md04/2011-hyundai-sonata-now-with-even-more-camry+like-style
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Who would have imagined a few years back that there would be so much interest in a new generation of the Hyundai Sonata that it would be totally justified for us to stay up until the early morning hours to write a post on the car.
.. But times change,
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Auto Spies
http://www.autospies.com/news/Hyundai-Sonata-Officially-Revealed-How-Much-of-An-Impact-Will-It-Have-On-The-Accord-Camry-47983/
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All automobile manufacturers are always engaged in the design and developments to improve the existing models or introduce the new models of cars with the more sophistication and blending of the advanced technologies. Hyundai is also not behind as a
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Hyundai YF Sonata From Korean video service site. If uploading yf sonata video has legal problem, I would delete this.
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Hyundai Sonata which will be sold as the i40 in Europe has been through a series of photo leaks and there is more to add to that phenomenon with a fresh set of images coming from a Korean Forum. The evident styling here makes us realize that the i40
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Carblog.co.za
http://www.carblog.co.za/2009/09/03/2011-hyundai-sonata-i40-photos-revealed/
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A commentator in our previous story on the leaked photos of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata (codenamed YF) pointed us towards a Korean site called 'Mlbpark' that posted these new spy pictures, which appear to have been shot inside the company's factory. In
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Carscoop
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Aside from 17″ wheels instead of 27″ wheels, I’d say it’s pretty close. What kind of rear visibility can we expect with that high of a trunk?
ohsnapback - That is the first thing I thought as well. Then again, blatantly ripping of various styling bits
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The Truth About Cars
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/and-here-it-is-new-hyundai-sonata/
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Automotive News [sub]: “Drawings of the redesigned 2011 Hyundai Sonata reveal a dramatic style shift from conservative to sleek and fluid, drawing inspiration from the Genesis sedan.” TTAC: Yes, well, in theory. In practice, the actual, honest-to-god,
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The Truth About Cars
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/what-exactly-does-this-have-to-do-with-the-new-hyundai-sonata/
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Easily the most important car in Hyundai's ever-widening lineup, the Sonata will soon be totally upgraded from sheetmetal to interior appointments, and everything in between. The 2006 model year renewal was such a great leap forward for the brand,
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Canada.com
http://feeds.canada.com/~r/canwest/F1275/~3/UUebpdnUO5c/story.html
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Photos of the new 2011 Hyundai Sonata were leaked on the Web today, around the same time the Korean automaker released two illustrations of the redesigned midsize sedan.
(Photo courtesy of Autoblog.com)
The new Sonata will launch in Korea on
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Edmunds Inside Line
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=156387
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2011 Hyundai Sonata spy shotsEnlarge Photo
What is it?: The next generation of Hyundai's mid-size family sedan
The basics: Exceptional styling, and a hybrid version in the works
On sale: Summer 2010, with a public showing at the Detroit
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The Car Connection
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Hyundai isn't happy about it, but the 2010 Hyundai Sonata has been caught in the Internet's voracious maw eight days before its official launch in South Korea. Hyundai then released designer's sketches of the new car... but the pics of the actual car
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AutoblogGreen
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