2012 Hyundai Sonata has come to be qualified as a large car as far the EPA guidelines in the United States is concerned. 2012 Hyundai Sonat...
2012 Hyundai Sonata has come to be qualified as a large car as far the EPA guidelines in the United States is concerned. 2012 Hyundai Sonata competes against the various high-performance and technologically embellished cars manufactured by large manufacturing units like Honda, Ford, Mercury, Subaru, Chevrolet, Nissan, Suzuki, Toyota et cetera.With the manufacturing and launch of more Sonata cars, the number of cylinders increased. The 2012 Sonata carries a dramatic styling that is new, different and uncommon in various other cars.
For the 2012 Sonata, Hyundai adds a new telematics service (Blue Link), a higher-resolution touch screen display to the optional navigation system and a panoramic sunroof to the Limited trim level.
The 2012 Hyundai Sonata is a midsize family sedan available in GLS, SE and Limited trim levels. The sole optional equipment package for the GLS includes alloy wheels, automatic headlights and an eight-way power driver seat. Opting for the SE with the turbocharged engine also adds dual-zone automatic climate control and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. An optional Navigation and Sunroof package bundles (you guessed it) a navigation system with touch screen display, a rearview camera, premium Infinity speakers and a sunroof.
The plush Sonata Limited has all the SE's features, but substitute’s 17-inch alloy wheels, a cushier suspension and full leather upholstery. It also gains side mirror turn signal repeaters, a panoramic sunroof, heated seats (front and rear), dual-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an upgraded audio system (with HD radio and a six-CD changer) and unique interior accents. The turbocharged Limited variant adds 18-inch wheels, dual exhaust tips and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The standard Sonata engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 198 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the GLS, while a six-speed automatic is optional on that trim and standard on the SE and Limited. Sonatas sold in California-emission states can have PZEV emissions certification, though output drops slightly to 190 hp.
A powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine generating 274 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque is available on SE and Limited models. The six-speed automatic is standard.In Edmunds performance testing, a 2.4-liter GLS Sonata with automatic transmission accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. The Sonata's EPA fuel economy estimates are equally impressive. The 2.4-liter engine is rated at 24 mpg city/35 mpg highway and 28 combined, regardless of transmission. The 2.0-liter turbo, despite its significant boost in power, returns a very impressive 22/34/26 mpg.
All 2012 Hyundai Sonatas come equipped with antilock brakes, traction control, stability control, front seat side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, active front head restraints and Blue Link emergency telematics.
In government testing, the Sonata earned a top five-star rating for overall crash protection, four out of five stars for front-impact protection and five stars for side-impact protection. In Edmunds brake testing, the Sonata GLS came to a stop from 60 mph in 128 feet. A 2.0-liter turbo model with wider tires stopped slightly shorter at 120 feet. The 2012 Hyundai Sonata strikes a perfectly acceptable balance between comfort and confidence.
The 2012 Hyundai Sonata carries over mostly unchanged for 2012. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is standard, while a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder is optional. Both are powerful, yet fuel-efficient engines for an affordable midsize car. The 2012 Hyundai Sonata also boasts better fuel economy than the 2011 Hyundai Sonata model.
For the 2012 Sonata, Hyundai adds a new telematics service (Blue Link), a higher-resolution touch screen display to the optional navigation system and a panoramic sunroof to the Limited trim level.
The 2012 Hyundai Sonata is a midsize family sedan available in GLS, SE and Limited trim levels. The sole optional equipment package for the GLS includes alloy wheels, automatic headlights and an eight-way power driver seat. Opting for the SE with the turbocharged engine also adds dual-zone automatic climate control and steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. An optional Navigation and Sunroof package bundles (you guessed it) a navigation system with touch screen display, a rearview camera, premium Infinity speakers and a sunroof.
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A powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine generating 274 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque is available on SE and Limited models. The six-speed automatic is standard.In Edmunds performance testing, a 2.4-liter GLS Sonata with automatic transmission accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. The Sonata's EPA fuel economy estimates are equally impressive. The 2.4-liter engine is rated at 24 mpg city/35 mpg highway and 28 combined, regardless of transmission. The 2.0-liter turbo, despite its significant boost in power, returns a very impressive 22/34/26 mpg.
All 2012 Hyundai Sonatas come equipped with antilock brakes, traction control, stability control, front seat side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, active front head restraints and Blue Link emergency telematics.
In government testing, the Sonata earned a top five-star rating for overall crash protection, four out of five stars for front-impact protection and five stars for side-impact protection. In Edmunds brake testing, the Sonata GLS came to a stop from 60 mph in 128 feet. A 2.0-liter turbo model with wider tires stopped slightly shorter at 120 feet. The 2012 Hyundai Sonata strikes a perfectly acceptable balance between comfort and confidence.
The 2012 Hyundai Sonata carries over mostly unchanged for 2012. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is standard, while a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder is optional. Both are powerful, yet fuel-efficient engines for an affordable midsize car. The 2012 Hyundai Sonata also boasts better fuel economy than the 2011 Hyundai Sonata model.
