Hottest 50 Cars, Trucks, and SUVs for 2006
The Sonata promises to further the brand's march into the mainstream sales fray, with a generously equipped package that at 120 cubic feet offers more interior space than the Toyota Camry. This advantage sees the Sonata EPA-rated as a "large car," yet priced aggressively against the midsize competition. The Sonata boasts a full complement of standard safety features, including six airbags, active front headrests, ABS, and for the first time in the midsize sedan segment, standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The Sonata will come with a choice of two new all-aluminum engines; a 2.4-liter from the new Hyundai/ Mitsubishi/ DaimlerChrysler global four family, and a 3.3-liter V-6. Transmission choices are a four-speed automatic, and available with only the four-cylinder engine, a five-speed manual. Front suspension is double-wishbone, with a multi-link rear, and Active Geometry Control Suspension is optional. This trick system regulates rear toe-in via two electric actuators that vary the geometry of the control arms. Hyundai undoubtedly will again offer full equipment for the price of a stripper Camry, but at this rate, the rapidly improving automaker could soon sell its cars on design alone.
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