Updates on 22 March 2012
Hyunda Sonata Launched Officially At Rs. 18.52 Lakhs – Details
The first week of march will be very important for India’s second bestseller Hyundai as on 7th March 2012 it will launch the next generation Hyundai Sonata in India. Unlike the previous model which was in the price range of Honda Civic and Chevrolet Cruze, the new model will be positioned close to premium sedans like the Honda Accord, Skoda Superb and Toyota Camry.
Talking about the looks first, the car features Hyundai’s Fluidic design language and thus it is ought to be liked by customers here as other models sporting the fluidic language like the Hyundai Verna Fluidic is getting a great response here.
image – 2012 Hyundai Sonata Sedan
Now that the car will be introduced to an upper segment a number of cool features will come along which are as follows:
Safety
- Dual front airbags with passenger detection system
- Side and curtain airbags
- Active head rest
- Electronic Stability Program
- ABS with EBD
- Rear parking assist system
- Engine immobilizer
- Keyless entry with security alarm
- Auto headlight control
- Foot type parking brake
- Rear view camera and many more
image – 2012 Hyundai Sonata Sedan Interiors
Exterior
- 17 inch alloys
- High intensity xenon headlamps with washer
- Fog lamps
- Turn indicators integrated ORVM
- Chrome door handles(inside and outside)
- Dual chrome exhaust
- 2-tone beige interiors
- Blue LED illumination
- Leather wrapped steering and seats
- Solar Glass
image – 2012 Hyundai Sonata Sedan
Comfort & Convenience
- Cruise Control(with Automatic transmission model only)
- Paddle shifter(with Automatic transmission model only)
- 10 way adjustable driver seat with lumbar support
- 4 way adjustable front passenger seat
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Dual zone fully automatic climate control
- 2-Din audio system with MP3 player, USB, Aux-in, iPod connectivity and 6 CD changer
- 6 speakers with amplifier and woofer
- cool glove box
- Smart key with push button start(automatic only)
- Rear armrest with audio control and power outlet and many more features
2012 Hyundai Sonata Sedan Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Overall length: 4820 mm
- Overall width: 1835 mm
- Overall height:1490 mm
- Wheelbase: 2795 mm
- Ground clearance: 155 mm
Engine
- Type: 2.4 L GDi
- Displacement: 2359 cc
- Max power: 200 BHP @ 6300 RPM
- Max torque: 250 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Transmission
- 6 speed manual transmission and 6 speed automatic
The company will bring the petrol variant only as there is no diesel model available in any of the markets. As mentioned above the car will compete with Accord, Superb and Camry so expect the pricing to be upwards of Rs. 15 lakhs.
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