[jpark]

Newyork autoshow debuted the all new 2011 2.0t Sonata 274hp with regular fuel. this can be a real hit, i am most likely consiering to trade my 07 sonata in to get one of these.. impressive numbers and to hyundai haters, hate as much as you want (cuz your gonna look like a fool) :thumbsup:

When Hyundai debuted the new 2011 Sonata in 4-cylinder trim, the company announced that it would not introduce a V6 model. The Korean automaker was still planning to go head-to-head with its V6-powered competitors, however, and today we found out exactly what with.

Just unveiled at the New York Auto Show, the new 2011 Sonata 2.0T is the first Hyundai to get turbocharging and direct-injection. As the name suggests, the engine is a small 2.0-liter 4-cylinder and when combined with a twin-scroll turbocharger and Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) technology it makes a class-leading 274-hp and gets 34-mpg on the highway. City fuel economy is set at 22-mpg. As for the turbocharged engine’s torque number, it is equally impressive, rated at 269 ft-lbs from just 1800 rpm to 4500 rpm. Better yet, it does all this on regular fuel.

Helping to deliver both impressive fuel economy and performance is Hyundai’s new six-speed automatic transmission, with Hyundai’s Shiftronic manual shifting. Plus, all 2.0T models come with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Added advantages to this setup include a lighter overall chassis. Not only does the turbocharged 4-cylinder weigh less than a V6 engine, but because Hyundai never had to design the car’s frame to carry a heavier V6 motor, the basic platform weighs less. And a lighter overall curb weight results in improved fuel economy and acceleration, not to mention handling and braking. Hyundai lists the new Sonata 2.0T at 3,338 lbs, making it the lightest of its competitors. In fact, with a weight to power ratio of 12.2 lbs per hp, the Sonata 2.0T has a better setup than the new Camaro V6.

Pricing for the 2.0T model has yet to be released but we expect it to be competitive with, if not undercut, current V6 offerings from the main competitors.


http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/03/new-york-2010-hyundai-sonata-2-0t-debuts-with-274-hp-34-mpg-highway-rating.html

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[hk20000]

looks pretty good.

[RollingStone]

looks pretty good.

Very impressive numbers as well.

[ilvtofu]

Just saw a new sonata today. This engine will definitely give it an edge.
When's the gen coupe getting a 274hp 4 cylinder?

[Leopold Stotch]

Very impressive numbers as well.

yea, when comparing most other manufacturers need a 3.5L V6.

[Energy]

Wow newer cars are really improving fast. Hyundai will be as big as Honda and Toyota soon.

[jpark]

Just saw a new sonata today. This engine will definitely give it an edge.
When's the gen coupe getting a 274hp 4 cylinder?

Probably never, because if it does, than who the hell would buy the 3.8?:p

[tofu1413]

twin scroll...

turbo 4 sedan... this > current legacy GT at this rate.


cant wait till they shove this in genesis 2.0GT coupe... that'd be awesome.


downhiller// apparently theyre selling more 3.8's than 2.0's right now.. according to white rock hyundai.

[hk20000]

if they shove this engine into the Gen Coupe then they'll have to introduce the Gen Coupe V8 to push the whole line upwards.

simple.

[asian_XL]

impressive number, but probably sluggy transmission. I want to see the 1/4 mile first

[shenmecar]

I saw the new Hyundai Sonata commercial at the movie theatre and my root beer literally came out of my nose.

It LOOKS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!

[StylinRed]

i dont like the front end, but other than that it seems pretty nice

i like the Tuscon

[jpark]

http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab171/downhiller88/PC27211200.jpg
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[VK79]

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Reminds me of the CLS AMG esp the rear quad tip shot.

[twitchyzero]

looks kinda ugly to me
nice numbers though..definately making the honda fans jealous

[RE-Jo]

love the rear, but the front needs something... can't say exactly what though... something is just not right about the front

[!Aznboi128]

http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab171/downhiller88/1982457482_mZwhYlXS_25C825AD25C025C.jpg

that looks sexy as hell.....

[hchang]

^ Agreed.

I think its time to maybe reconsider Hyundai into my possible next car list.

[TL_99]

the front desperately needs a lip kit to bring the lowest part of the front end in line with the bumper.

[Culture_Vulture]

that's a Sonata?
finally, the first original design since the Tiburon.

[J____]

that's a sexy car in deed! if only it was RWD it'd be a godsend.

[asian_XL]

I think it's ugly

[Marco911]

Looks like Hyundai half-melted a Passat CC with a Jaguar XF to come up with this monstrosity. And really, Hyundai, quad exhausts? Is that one pipe for each firing cylinder?

[jpark]

Looks like Hyundai half-melted a Passat CC with a Jaguar XF to come up with this monstrosity. And really, Hyundai, quad exhausts? Is that one pipe for each firing cylinder?

that exhaust is aftermarket full catback by 7ism, not oem silly goose :haha:

[too_slow]

I'd rock this over an Accord/Camry/Altima.. That black one with BBS rims is insane

[LiquidTurbo]

It's time to get over brand perception. Genesis and Genesis Coupe were great cars. Hyundai really making a name for themselves. Their biggest hurdle is their name and what people perceive of it.

[wahyinghung]

Looks very very nice...... at least it looks better than anything both Honda and Toyota is offering recently............

[unit]

i think it looks pretty decent.
doesnt look like a japanese clone

[Mancini]

If it doesn't come with a manual transmission I would never buy one.

[jpark]

the 2.4 and the 2.0t both come with a 6speed standard i believe

[too_slow]

^No, it's been confirmed that the North American market only gets the 6spd manual with the base GLS. Interesting enough, the new Tuscon can be equipped with a 6spd manual on the base model as well...

[q0192837465]

It's time to get over brand perception. Genesis and Genesis Coupe were great cars. Hyundai really making a name for themselves. Their biggest hurdle is their name and what people perceive of it.

If they keep this up, in 5 or so yrs Hyundai will be up there with Toyota and Honda. Not in terms of sales, but in brand recognition

[simsimi1004]

love the rear, but the front needs something... can't say exactly what though... something is just not right about the front

IMO a license plate makes the car look a bit better.

[thumper]

BBS LM(reps)'s make anything look good :thumbsup:

http://i43.tinypic.com/15gdt7t.jpg

(courtesy of RS member haulin oats who is a closet hyundai enthusiast :p )

[donjalapeno]

^ :drool:

[flagella]

I can't stand that front.

[rawr]

I can't stand that front.

it's the grille! other than that, everything is good. i'm digging the overall shape; kinda like a cls or passat cc.

[jpark]

hey! that grey sonata was posted alot of times on my forum! here you go

http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab171/downhiller88/33av6ah.jpg
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[Jgresch]

nom nom nom <3kdm

[gilly]

car looks soo good

[q0192837465]

Not a fan of the hella flush look. But gotta say this car has potential

[TRD Rs200]

not bad....

[thumper]

do you guys think that ^ looks better with the blacked out grille and no huge H badge up front?

jpark: any specs on that car? coilovers? air ride? wheel/tire specs? fender mods?

[JV6]

so sick!

[Z3guy]

sure the new turbo 2L provides great hp/tq #s Vs V6 competitors, however for a DD, a turbo 4 will never be as easy to drive in the city like a 6 cylinder. I have a 240hp RDX and I used to have a 270hp TL.....on paper the #s look similar, but my TL was way more enjoyable to drive as a DD. Trying to change lanes when someone is making a left turn is way more nerve racking in my RDX due to turbo lag....nothing is nicer than having some good torque off idle.....

[1990TSI]

hyundai is using such a small turbo, if you're in the right gear theres no lag.

the coupe 2.0 builds full boost and torque at something like 2300rpm

[rJZx]

I've never been a hyundai fan.... but im considering this to my next car list.

[obselete]

looks are subjective. but is the interior hideous and made with the usual cheap plastic

[nack]

numbers are impressive, looks on the other hand...

front = anteater
back = SEX

[Tegra_Devil]

i wonder what this would run like with a 94 octane tune?

damn i tried finding this on their webpage....they have 2011 sonatas but none listed with the I4-T GDI engine

[monkeywrench]

was NEVER a hyundai fan until they released the genesis coupe
they not only look nice, but the numbers they put out are amazing

makes me consider a coupe genesis over any other new car competing at its price

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XokgzMeHVf8&feature=related :thumbsup:

[jpark]

okay, so on my sonata forum, the admins created the new 5g sonata section the YF sonata.. and its actually not bunch of old farts making threads where to go for a flat tire! -__-.. one member called "Ayces" in California, did up his new sonata really really nice, i asked him if i could share some pics on revscene and he said go for it! it is a very clean car and theres more to come! hes gonna be looking at this thread too... so try to keep hateful Mugen Evolution comments cleared :D

mod list:

Suspension/Wheels
-Shark Racing lowering springs
-XIX X05 Gloss Black 19x8.5 40 offset
-Falcon FK452 225/35-19
-Strut Bar

Exhaust
-Custom Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System

Exterior/Lighting
-Korean market OEM LED Tail Lights
-LED DRL Fogs
-68 SMD LED H7 Bulb (used as DRL/ High Beam)
-Trunk Lip Spoiler

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[The_AK]

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad32/nfsonata/yf1d.jpg

What the hell badge is that? :S

The one thing that puts me off from Hyundai is their badge/logo. Truly despise it. Other than that I'm liking whats going on with them right now. Will be interesting to see where they'll be 5 years from now.

[donjalapeno]

n**** god damm!.....so sexy

[triplexcel]

That truly is a sexy ride. Resembles Mercedes a lot imo. I think I may consider that to be my next ride aside from the honda's.


Its a transformer badge :)
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[JqC]

Ayces ride is really clean, but I'm really diggin' the LED taillights. Something about them just makes me wanna :jizz:

[VrrM604]

Autoguide review of the Sonata:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKg0ium7c-s&feature=player_embedded

http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/hyundai/2011-hyundai-sonata-first-drive-1299.html

[Death2Theft]

Hyundai is smart for copying Mercedes no one can say mercs look like crap due to the high price tag so when your brand doesn't really have an image yet... do the next best thing... steal one.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

on comments cleared :D





damn it i was just gonna say sth...


:p

[optiblue]

I think it looks pretty nice!

[illicitstylz]

blacked out grille looks best, and those KDM tail lights, WOW.

I'll go out on a limb and say they're one of the best looking tail lights i've seen.

[Solo_D33A]

I'd want awd on this... looked up the performance... 6.6 0-60. and realy roomy on the inside too. It's $3k more that 2.4L, 6AT + paddles, 18s, sport suspension STD

also, only hybrid will come with Panorama roof.

[LiquidTurbo]

Recently I had a chance to drive a Sonata rental back to back with the Camry. The Sonata is better in just about every single way. It even feels more confident at high speed.
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[dL]

If I'm in the market for a mid-sized sedan, it's a no brainer that I'd choose Sonata.

dL

[thumper]

how is the reliability on new hyundai models lately? do you still have to wait 1-2 years, or are they pretty good right out of the box?

[J-Chow]

Sonata 2.0t is here. Starting price $29,000.

Sonata 2.0T - from their website.

Performance Features
2.0L I4 Turbocharged GDI DOHC Engine - 274hp / 269 lb.ft on REGULAR fuel.
6-Speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifters

Safety Features
Keyless Entry/Security Alarm System
Dual Front/Side and Side Curtain Airbags
Front Active Head Restraints
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS)

Interior Features
Steering Wheel Audio Remote Control
Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Cruise Control
Telescoping Steering Wheel
AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 Audio System with 6 Speakers
iPod® and USB/Aux. Audio Input
Trip Computer
Bluetooth® Hands Free Phone System
Cloth Seats with Leather Bolster
Heated Front Seats
Power Drivers Seat
Proximity Entry with Electric Push Button Start

Exterior Features
Power Heated Mirrors
18” Alloy Wheels
Chrome Grille and Hood Garnish
Front Windshield Wiper Deicer
Fog Lights
Power Sunroof
Dual Chrome Tipped Exhaust
Side Repeater Mirror

Any buyers? :damn:

[donjalapeno]

I dunno, $29000 is awfully close to Pre owned certified BMW zone.

[thumper]

what...? automatic only? :(

[cctw]

mnm =(..i got my limited non-turbo just 3 weeks before it was 0.9% finance this month..SIGH

[!LittleDragon]

Bought a 2.0T with Nav this week. Couldn't resist the financing deal right now... 0%, 0 down, 84 months...

Now I can give my aging MR2T some rest and TLC while I beat on the Hyundai... lol

[freakshow]

^ PICS!!

[- kT]

Bought a 2.0T with Nav this week. Couldn't resist the financing deal right now... 0%, 0 down, 84 months...

Now I can give my aging MR2T some rest and TLC while I beat on the Hyundai... lol

i hear you. i'm financing my genesis coupe too for 0% interest for 5 years

[?NR]

Its a sweet ride. Hyundai has truly stepped up their game with this addition to their line-up.
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[jpark]

sooo... im not :alone: anymore on here?

[!Yaminashi]

sooo... im not :alone: anymore on here?

With the Genesis and the 2.0T sonata in the lineup, I'm sure we'll be seeing ALOT more hyundai tuners

[TypeRNammer]

The Elantra needs the turbo motor, that would be so bau5
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[too_slow]

holy shit 84month 0% financing??

[!LittleDragon]

holy shit 84month 0% financing??

Yeah

http://www.hyundaicanada.com/Pages/SpecialOffer/SalesPromotions.aspx

I've been needing a car for a while now and when I saw the promo, I had to buy it... lol

[thumper]

Bought a 2.0T with Nav this week. Couldn't resist the financing deal right now... 0%, 0 down, 84 months...

Now I can give my aging MR2T some rest and TLC while I beat on the Hyundai... lol

how are you finding the transmission? i was disappointed after discovering that the turbo does not come with a manual option... i was hoping that it might come in a few years, but the salesperson i spoke to could not give me a definitive answer?

[!LittleDragon]

I haven't really driven a lot of automatics to know what a good auto is supposed to feel like. All I know is that it kicks down when I need it to.

[- kT]

sooo... im not :alone: anymore on here?

you have me now <3

speaking of which, my friend is sending me a sticker that says "it's jdm yo"
gonna cut out a circle with a strike across it and put a K under it

MOAR KDM :fullofwin:

[jpark]

^LOLL hook me up yo!

[rageguy]

sooo... im not :alone: anymore on here?

Nope you are not :)

[k3mps]

personally.....i frickin want one baaaaaaad O.O

havent said that for a Kdm in awhile

[- kT]

^LOLL hook me up yo!

he's only sending me one i think :( he's sending me a bunch of random shit
if he sends me more then one i'll make you one too :3

[skylinergtr]

it all sounds very impressive, and i have yet to have seen one upclose, get inside, and perhaps drive one.

Personally, from past experience. I am far from a hyundai fan.

The negatives i noticed were:
-cheap quality
-not enough insulation (lots of road noise)
-not enough rust protection (local 2001-2002 hyundais rusting already in vancouver?)

i've never seen a problem with their drivetrain though.

It seems like hyundai is stepping their game, and if they turned a new leaf. That's great for them, i always like to see that. I just hope they fixed the issues that i was once dissapointed with.

[BaoTurbo]

Holy crap thats a good deal. 0 down 0% 84 months. I think the 84 months is pretty long tho

[!LittleDragon]

^
Funny, my name is Bao and both my cars are turbo... lol

[the_law82]

Have you experienced any of the steering problems with the Sonata that is all over the internet?

It seems to pull left at highway speeds according to reports. There was even a recall issued in the states back in September.

I'm looking to maybe get in a Sonata as well.

[!LittleDragon]

I've read about this as well but haven't experienced it. I have a feeling people are just complaining about torque steer. Common on a FWD car with this much power. My solution to that is.... hand on wheel when accelerating.

[the_law82]

Thanks for the quick response.

That's what I initially thought too, but a lot of claims have indicated they know what torque steering is and that it happens while coasting as well.

Hopefully the newer vehicles have that fixed as that 0% for 84 months is a pretty good deal.

[busdriverman]

this car looks amazing. numbers are very impressive


DO WANT

[k3mps]

i want that engine in a genesis coupe. i would buy that in a heartbeat.
i want a gen coupe:whistle:

[jpark]

it all sounds very impressive, and i have yet to have seen one upclose, get inside, and perhaps drive one.

Personally, from past experience. I am far from a hyundai fan.

The negatives i noticed were:
-cheap quality
-not enough insulation (lots of road noise)
-not enough rust protection (local 2001-2002 hyundais rusting already in vancouver?)

i've never seen a problem with their drivetrain though.

It seems like hyundai is stepping their game, and if they turned a new leaf. That's great for them, i always like to see that. I just hope they fixed the issues that i was once dissapointed with.

yep, cheap interior quality is definatly correct for the older ones.. even my 07 feels outdated compared to 2005 accords.

but road noise is not realy heard in my car.. well at least before i molested with aftermarket parts and the reason why my father bought it in the first place (used to be his car) because interior cabin was fairly quiet for a cheap budget 4 cylinder midsize sedan.

[k3mps]

is this promotion only for the 2.0 manual?
so it doesn't apply to the 2.0 auto?

[!LittleDragon]

is this promotion only for the 2.0 manual?
so it doesn't apply to the 2.0 auto?

The 2.0T only comes in auto. It's part of the promotion. I don't know how long it will last as these promotions are on a month to month basis.

[k3mps]

The 2.0T only comes in auto. It's part of the promotion. I don't know how long it will last as these promotions are on a month to month basis.

oh i'm sorry
i wasn't being clear haha
i meant to ask, is the 2.0T Auto eligible for the promotion? because it only says 6sp manual
sorry for the mix up.
im looking to test drive the sonata too =)

[rageguy]

I have some spare car cost canada reports. If someone is really interested in the Sonata or Genesis Coupe, I can run a report for you.

[the_law82]

Here's my feedback from my test drive yesterday.

Car: 2.4L GLS Sonata.

- car drove as expected, soft suspension, fairly quiet while coasting but pretty loud when accelerating, steering is very light (must be due to the electronic power steering). Having test driven other cars like the TL and TSX, I found the suspension to be too soft, but compared to the Camry and Accord, it felt similar. It did not have the pulling to the left side that is plastered all over the internet, but I'd still be careful and make sure you test drive the specific car you are picking up. The sales person indicated that if I wanted a tighter feel, I should try the 2.0T as it has a different suspension set up.

- I found the interior to be cheap. For example, the interior door handle felt like it was going to break off, the glove compartment also uses a cheap plastic. However, the dash seems pretty modern and it does come with bells and whistles like bluetooth, usb for ipod, aux-in, heated seats, etc.

- The GLS with the cloth seats seemed really cheap (like some sort of recycled material), the leather in the limited trim seemed better but the quality also seemed cheap. Bottom line, I didn't feel it to be luxurious on the inside, my MR2 feels more luxurious.

Overall conclusion, good bang for the buck. It comes with a lot of options included where the competitors would have them as options. However, they have to cut costs somewhere. It's good value as long as you manage your expectations and don't expect it to be as luxurious as other brands.

In terms of the 0% offer, the sales person said the promotion will likely end at the end of the month (but of course, take that with a grain of salt since they are biased).

Good luck!

[GG]

Why am i not surprised at all, it is a Hyundaiiii

[J-Chow]

Here's my feedback from my test drive yesterday.

Car: 2.4L GLS Sonata.

- car drove as expected, soft suspension, fairly quiet while coasting but pretty loud when accelerating, steering is very light (must be due to the electronic power steering). Having test driven other cars like the TL and TSX, I found the suspension to be too soft, but compared to the Camry and Accord, it felt similar. It did not have the pulling to the left side that is plastered all over the internet, but I'd still be careful and make sure you test drive the specific car you are picking up. The sales person indicated that if I wanted a tighter feel, I should try the 2.0T as it has a different suspension set up.

- I found the interior to be cheap. For example, the interior door handle felt like it was going to break off, the glove compartment also uses a cheap plastic. However, the dash seems pretty modern and it does come with bells and whistles like bluetooth, usb for ipod, aux-in, heated seats, etc.

- The GLS with the cloth seats seemed really cheap (like some sort of recycled material), the leather in the limited trim seemed better but the quality also seemed cheap. Bottom line, I didn't feel it to be luxurious on the inside, my MR2 feels more luxurious.

Overall conclusion, good bang for the buck. It comes with a lot of options included where the competitors would have them as options. However, they have to cut costs somewhere. It's good value as long as you manage your expectations and don't expect it to be as luxurious as other brands.

In terms of the 0% offer, the sales person said the promotion will likely end at the end of the month (but of course, take that with a grain of salt since they are biased).

Good luck!

This is exactly how I felt (about interior wise). I just got back from the vancouver auto show, and had to check out Hyundai, because I was planning in the long run to pick up a sonata or genesis. When I sat in the Sonata, I was expecting the interior to somewhat have similar texture characteristics with other luxury cars that might be on par such as vw, audi, bmw etc.

Unfortunately, it felt really (cheap), like artificial plastic and leather. I can't really explain it, but it was like a hybrid between luxury and cheap :lol:
Interior was nicer than my suby (by far), but not as nice as the interior of european built cars. Idk, made me have second thoughts about picking one up.

[!LittleDragon]

Lol... of course you'd be disappointed if you think like that. I went into it knowing that I'm buying a Hyundai and not an Audi, BMW, VW, etc... So far, I'm still satisfied with it a week later. Compare it to the Camry and Accord, you'll be more impressed.

[Jsunu]

This is exactly how I felt (about interior wise). I just got back from the vancouver auto show, and had to check out Hyundai, because I was planning in the long run to pick up a sonata or genesis. When I sat in the Sonata, I was expecting the interior to somewhat have similar texture characteristics with other luxury cars that might be on par such as vw, audi, bmw etc.

Unfortunately, it felt really (cheap), like artificial plastic and leather. I can't really explain it, but it was like a hybrid between luxury and cheap :lol:
Interior was nicer than my suby (by far), but not as nice as the interior of european built cars. Idk, made me have second thoughts about picking one up.

Was there a hyundai Gensis sedan there? That should be more in line with the BMW/Audi/etc. while the sonata is more comparable to the camery etc.

[the_law82]

I completely agree. You just have to manage your expectations.

I think we are looking for more luxury so we've geared our search appropriately now.

Lol... of course you'd be disappointed if you think like that. I went into it knowing that I'm buying a Hyundai and not an Audi, BMW, VW, etc... So far, I'm still satisfied with it a week later. Compare it to the Camry and Accord, you'll be more impressed.