Hyundai Announces Prices for All-New Sonata 2.0T Turbo
Twin-Scroll Turbocharger and Direct Injection Give Sonata 2.0T 274 HP, 33 MPG on Regular Fuel
- The Sonata 2.0T debuts with Hyundai's first four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engine
- With a remarkable 33 mpg highway fuel economy rating, the 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engine also delivers best-in-class 274 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque across a broad rpm range (1,750 rpm to 4,500 rpm), giving the Sonata 2.0T four-cylinder more power than all competitive mid-size V6 engines, all while using regular fuel
- The 2.0T is a key part of Hyundai's industry-leading Blue Drive fuel efficiency strategy
- The twin-scroll turbo system design minimizes turbocharger lag while maximizing combustion efficiency and power output
- The Sonata 2.0T is the second element of the game-changing 2011 Sonata product lineup, with the Sonata Hybrid, powered by Hyundai's all-new Hybrid Blue Drive system, featuring breakthrough lithium-polymer batteries, to debut later this year
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for its all-new Sonata 2.0T Turbo, starting at $24,145 MSRP for the Sonata SE 2.0T and $27,045 for the Sonata Limited 2.0T.
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"When we first showed the Sonata Turbo earlier this year, we promised more horsepower than our V6 competitors, with great four-cylinder fuel economy, all for under $25,000," said John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America president and CEO. "With the introduction of the Sonata 2.0T, we're delivering on all three of those commitments, with an MSRP of just $24,145 for an incredibly well-equipped Sonata 2.0T SE. The new Sonata lineup demonstrates what Hyundai's Blue Drive approach to fuel economy leadership is all about – game-changing products with industry-leading fuel efficiency that aren't compromises or low-volume 'special-fuel-economy' marketing ploys."
SONATA 2.0T VERSUS ITS RIVALS | |||||||||
HYUNDAI | BUICK | VW | FORD | CHEVY | TOYOTA | HONDA | NISSAN | ||
Engine | 2.0L | 2.0L | 2.0L | 3.5L | 3.6L | 3.5L | 3.5L | 3.5L | |
Turbo | Twin-scroll | Twin-scroll | Single | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
GDI | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
HP / Liter | 137.1 | 110.0 | 100.0 | 75.1 | 70.0 | 76.6 | 77.4 | 77.1 | |
Fuel Eco. (City) | 22 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
Fuel Eco. (Hwy) | 33 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | |
Int. Vol. | 120.2 | 111.0 | 110.5 | 116.8 | 112.8 | 116.4 | 115.7 | 116.0 | |
With the addition of the all-new 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged GDI engine, the new 2011 Sonata offers an unprecedented combination of segment-leading fuel efficiency and power, with 33 mpg highway and 274 horsepower. Remarkably, the Sonata 2.0T delivers these industry-leading benchmarks on regular fuel. Turbocharging and GDI are key elements of Blue Drive, the company's environmental initiative to lead the industry in fuel efficiency.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine produces 274 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 269 lb-ft of torque from 1750-4500 rpm with regular fuel, while delivering 22 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. Hyundai's 2.0T engine features a twin-scroll turbocharger that, when combined with the GDI system, results in crisp, responsive power delivery. Twin-scroll turbochargers have traditionally been used on more expensive high performance engines, but as with direct injection, Hyundai has chosen once again to apply this efficient technology in high volume to its most popular model.
The 2.0T engine will be available on the SE and Limited trim level, with the 2.0T SE adding an upgraded fully automatic temperature control system, and the Limited adding the SE's 18-inch hyper silver alloy wheels, dual exhaust, and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. MSRPs excludes destination charge of $720.
Sonata SE 2.0T
- 2.0L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder engine
- 6-speed automatic with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters
- 18-inch Hyper Silver alloy wheels with performance tires
- Sport-tuned suspension and steering
- Dark chrome front grille
- Chrome exterior door handles
- Proximity entry with push button start
- SE leather bolster/cloth insert sport seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Front fog lights / dual exhaust
- Dual automatic temperature control
- ESC/TCS/ABS/TPMS
- Front active head restraints
- Front, front seat side and curtain airbags
- Chrome window belt-line moldings
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel with cruise, audio and phone controls
- Metalgrain interior accents
- AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 with iPod/USB and Aux input jacks
- Remote keyless entry and alarm
- Immobilizer
- Power windows, locks, heated mirrors
- Advanced trip computer with custom settings
- Active ECO System
- Integrated Bluetooth with phonebook transfer
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Solar control glass
Navigation and Sunroof Package
- Power tilt and slide sunroof
- Navigation system with high-resolution touch-screen display
- Dimension premium speakers, subwoofer/external amplifier
Sonata Limited 2.0T
Replaces/Adds/Deletes SE 2.0T equipment:
- Power tilt and slide sunroof
- Side mirror turn signal indicators
- Leather seating surfaces
- Heated front seats with heated rear seat bottom cushions
- Floor console mounted rear vents
- Premium door sill plates / "Limited" badge
- In-dash 6-disc CD-changer
- HD Radio technology with multicasting
- Dimension premium speakers, subwoofer/external amplifier
- Unique interior accents (Piano Black or Woodgrain)
- Auto-dimming mirror/HomeLink/compass
- Deletes sport-tuned suspension and steering
Navigation Package
- Navigation system with high-resolution touch-screen display
- Rear backup camera
- Infinity premium speakers, subwoofer/external amplifier
- Deletes 6-disc CD-changer and HD Radio Technology
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through about 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program which now includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and 5-year complimentary Roadside Assistance in addition to the highly acclaimed vehicle return policy introduced in early 2009. For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com.
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