Hyundai sonata

The Hyundai Sonata ( Korean : 현대 쏘나타 ) is a mid-size car / full-size car ( D segment in Europe) manufactured and marketed globally by Hyundai Motor Company. From the sixth generation onwards, it is known as the i45 in the Australian, Singaporean and New Zealand markets. The car will be known in Western Europe as the

First generation (Y, 1985–1987)
See also: Hyundai StellarThe first Sonata was only sold in a few markets like the Korean domestic one and in Canada as the Stellar II. The vehicle was unveiled in South Korea in November 1985. It was not available in the US because it did not meet the United States emissions standards.

It was sold in New Zealand (right hand drive) with the 1.6-litre Mitsubishi engine and an automatic transmission was optional. The original importer was a unit of the Auckland-based Giltrap Group.

Engine choices include 1.6L, 1.8L or 2.0L I4 (The latter also finding its way into the 1987 and later Stellar, and in MPI form the 1986 Hyundai Grandeur.) The body was based on the Hyundai Stellar.[2]

[edit] Second generation (Y2, 1988–1994)
The Y2 Sonata was part of Hyundai's expansion in North America after the success of the Excel. It was introduced in South Korea on June 1, 1988.[3] It was then introduced in Canada in September 1987 as a 1988 model, and in 1988, as a 1989 model in the United States. The exterior was designed byGiorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign. The vehicle received a mid-term facelift in 1991. It replaced the Stellar as Hyundai's large family car. Sonatas were built inUlsan, Korea, and in Bromont, Quebec.

The Sonata was designed by Hyundai and featured Mitsubishi's engineering, including the platform from the Galant Σ and its 2.4 L 110 hp (82 kW) Sirius I4 engine as used in American-market models. A 3.0 L V6 based on the Mitsubishi 6G72 arrived in 1990. Other markets received 1.8L and 2.0L engines carried over from the first generation, but equipped with MPI,[4] replacing their carbureted counterparts used in the Y1 Sonata. The U.S. model received the 2.0 L engine for the 1992, replacing the original 2.4 L engine.[2]

Trim levels in the US were: *1992–1994 Hyundai Sonata (US)
 * GL (2.4 and 2.0 engines)
 * GLS (3.0 engine)
 * 1990–1991 Hyundai Sonata (Canada)

[edit] Third generation (Y3, 1995–1998)
The Y3 Sonata debuted in 1994, as a 1995 model. The base engine in most markets was a 2.0 L 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) Sirius I4, but there was a 3.0 L, 107 kW (145 PS; 143 hp) Mitsubishi V6 option in some markets. This generation continued after the demise of the Bromont, Quebec plant in September 1993. After that, all Sonatas would be built in Korea, until the opening of the Beijing Hyundai plant in December 2002.

[edit] UK Market
The 1994 model of the Sonata was the first to be sold in the UK without having to be privately imported. It was available as an 4-door saloon only, with a v6 engine and also had as standard: ABS, air conditioning, an alarm, alloy wheels, body coloured bumpers, CD Multichanger, climate control, cruise control, driver's airbag, electric driver's seat, electric mirrors, electric sunroof, folding rear seats, front electric windows, front fog lights, a full size spare wheel, heated mirrors, isofix child seat anchor points, leather seat trim, lumbar support, PAS, passenger's airbag, rear electric windows, remote locking, Sat Nav, side airbags, and traction control.

There was also an additional CDX model with a 2.0lt engine, which has most of the standard model's features, minus the CD Multichanger, climate control, cruise control, Sat Nav, traction control.[6]

[edit] Facelift (1996–1998)
<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">A facelift for the Sonata (Y3 facelift) in 1996 saw modifications to the front and rear. The four-cylinder engine was also increased to 92 kW (125 PS; 123 hp) for that year as well.

[edit] Fourth generation (EF, 1999–2005)
<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">A new model arrived in 1998, launching the (EF) series.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">Engines were 2.0L 136 hp, 2.4 L 138 hp (103 kW) Hyundai Sirius and a 2.5 L 170 hp (127 kW) Hyundai Delta V6. A special 10-year warranty was available.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">The Kia Optima (called the Magentis outside of the United States) was based on the same automobile platform of this generation of Sonata and shared the same doors and some other panels.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">This Sonata also shared a platform with the first-generation Hyundai Santa Fe, a compact crossover SUV. *<p style="line-height: 1.5em; ">2001 Hyundai Sonata (US)
 * <p style="line-height: 1.5em; ">2000 Hyundai Sonata (Australia)

[edit] Facelift (2001–2005 in USA)
<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">The 2002 model featured the all-aluminum, DOHC 2.7L Hyundai Delta V6 powered the Sonata with 173 bhp (129 kW). It also featured the same Sirius II 4-cylinder which at the time made 138 hp (111 kW), 157 lb·ft (213 N·m) of torque. Sales reached 104,000 for 2004. Also, the previous EF models have their rear vehicle registration plates repositioned from the bottom bumper to the above hatch.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">This generation of Sonata is still being built (since 2002) and sold in China as of September 2006, by Beijing Hyundai Co. and in Russia by TagAZ. Because of licencing problems, TagAZ has not produced the Sonata since 06/2010. In 08/2010 production will be possibly continued under new name "TagAutoprom".<sup class="Template-Fact" style="line-height: 1em; white-space: nowrap; ">[citation needed] 2001–2005 Hyundai Sonata, Australia

[edit] Fifth generation (NF, 2004–2010)
<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">The NF Sonata was launched in August 2004 in Korea, based on a new platform created from the project NF. The company's first all-aluminum I4 engine, dubbed Theta, debuted in the new Sonata. Engine choices at launch were a 2.4L I4 rated 164 bhp (122 kW) at 5800 rpm and a 3.3L V6 rated 237 bhp (177 kW) V6. The diesel version was used as a taxicab in Singapore. Diesel versions are available in Europe and New Zealand.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">The U.S. May 2005 launch of the new Sonata coincided with the production commencement at the company's first U.S. assembly plant, in Montgomery, Alabama.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">Classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency‎ as a large car, the fourth generation was 2 in (51 mm) longer and taller and 1 in (25 mm) wider than the previous generation. Standard features in U.S. models included anti-lock braking system/electronic stability control/traction control system as well as six airbags (driver/front passenger front and side, and side curtain).<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-9" style="line-height: 1em; ">[10]

[edit] Safety
<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">Europe: 2006 year models received the following European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) ratings: <p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests the Sonata received a "Good" overall in the frontal impact crash test, an "Acceptable" overall score in the side impact crash test, and a "Good" rating for rear crash protection. In the roof strength evaluation 09 and 10 models were rated "Marginal".<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-safercar1_10-0" style="line-height: 1em; ">[11]
 * Adult Occupant: <span style="white-space: nowrap; " title="4/5 stars">, score 27
 * Child Occupant: <span style="white-space: nowrap; " title="4/5 stars">, score 37
 * Pedestrian: <span style="white-space: nowrap; " title="2/4 stars">, score 12.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">2006 Hyundai Sonata tested by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-safercar1_10-1" style="line-height: 1em; ">[11]
 * Frontal Rating (Driver): <span style="white-space: nowrap; " title="5/5 stars">
 * Frontal Rating (Passenger): <span style="white-space: nowrap; " title="5/5 stars">
 * Side Rating (Driver): <span style="white-space: nowrap; " title="5/5 stars">
 * Side Rating (Passenger): <span style="white-space: nowrap; " title="5/5 stars">
 * Rollover: <span style="white-space: nowrap; " title="4/5 stars">

[edit] Facelift (2008–2010)
2009 Hyundai Sonata (US)<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">The redesigned vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show as a 2009 model year vehicle.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-11" style="line-height: 1em; ">[12] The production version was sold as the Hyundai Sonata Transform in Korea, and the model debuted elsewhere as an 'early' 2009 model.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">The styling was done primarily at Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) in Superior Township, Michigan.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-autoblog_12-0" style="line-height: 1em; ">[13] Hyundai Sonata CRDi taxi in Singapore<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">The redesign features revised engines, front fascia and chrome 3 bar grill, taillights (turn signals became red), jewel-projector headlights, new 10-spoke wheel cover designs for the Limited models (as opposed to sharing the 5-spoke design from the SE model), and an extensively revised IP (Instrument Panel).<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-13" style="line-height: 1em; ">[14] Hyundai adopted "slush molding,” a production technique that enables a much higher grade of texturing and shaping of the IP surface.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-carconnect1_14-0" style="line-height: 1em; ">[15]

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">Redesigned gauges feature a blue backlight, and a touch-screen navigation system, optional on the Limited trim level only, includes satellite radio capability.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-15" style="line-height: 1em; ">[16] Bluetooth capability is available as an optional unit, separate from the audio or navigation system, and all models include both a USB port along with an auxiliary input jack. An optional USB adaptor cord allows integration of an iPod, and chrome interior door handles are standard on the Limited trim.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">The 2.4L Theta II engine was rated 175 bhp (130 kW) at 6000 rpm and 168 lb·ft (228 N·m) (168 bhp (125 kW) for PZEV model) and the 3.3L Lambda V6 was rated 249 bhp (186 kW) at 6000 rpm and 229 lb·ft (310 N·m) at 4500 rpm. Fuel efficiency is EPA rated at 22 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-imp )/32 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (7.4 L/100 km; 38 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-imp ) for the I4 and 19 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (12 L/100 km; 23 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-imp )/29 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-US (8.1 L/100 km; 35 mpg<sub style="line-height: 1em; ">-imp ) for the V6.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-16" style="line-height: 1em; ">[17] The base model GLS is available with a manual five-speed transmission. GLS, SE and Limited models feature a newly available, manually shiftable 5-speed automatic transmission marketed as "Shiftronic."

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">There are minimal changes for the 2010 model, which includes the optional navigation system on the SE as opposed to being a Limited-exclusive option, and the V6 engine is no longer offered on the GLS model.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">In Singapore, a 2.0L CRDi turbo diesel powered version is widely used in the country's taxi industry.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-17" style="line-height: 1em; ">[18]

[edit] Hyundai Sonata Ling Xiang (Sonata NFC)
<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">Beijing Hyundai launched a redesigned Sonata called the Ling Xiang for the Chinese market with an updated exterior and revised rear seating.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-18" style="line-height: 1em; ">[19]

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">Engine choices include 2.0L or 2.4L engines.

[edit] Sixth generation (YF, 2011–present)
<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">Hyundai commenced development of the YF Sonata in 2005, with a development cost of ₩450 billion (US$ 372 million). In the Australian,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-21" style="line-height: 1em; ">[22] New Zealand, and Singaporean markets, the YF is retailed under the name "Hyundai i45", fitting in the with the alphanumeric i-series nomenclature utilized by some Hyundai vehicles in these markets. In Western Europe the car is badged as a Hyundai i40. In the UK the i40 Tourer will cost £19,000. It will be badged as a "Sonata" in Eastern Europe, like it is in North America and South Korea.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">Sales of the YF Sonata in South Korea began on 2 September 2009, before the production vehicle's South Korean launch.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-22" style="line-height: 1em; ">[23] In South Korea, the YFSonata is delivered with a 2.0-liter Theta II MPi gasoline engine (Max output 165 PS (121 kW; 163 hp), Max torque of 20.2㎏·m). Its fuel economy is more than 11% improved. 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited (US)Interior of Premium trim line (AU)<p style="line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">For the US market, Hyundai uses their new direct-injection 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. With direct injection technology this new engine improves fuel economy over previous models and produces a maximum of 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) at 6300 rpm and 25.5 kg·m (250 N·m; 184 lb·ft) at 4250 rpm.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-23" style="line-height: 1em; ">[24] It is part of the Theta II engine lineup. Furthermore, all engines are offered with a new six-speed automatic transmission.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-24" style="line-height: 1em; ">[25] The 6th Sonata is built on hot-stamped ultra high-strength steel.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">Korean trimlines include the Grand, Prime, Premier Beige, Premier, Top, and Sport models. Exclusive options for the Korean model includes a three-piece panoramic moonroof, electroluminescentinstrumentation, fender-mounted turn signals, and a special Premier Beige model. Upgraded stereo systems use a JBL audio system, and certain navigation packages come with a telecommunications system with Hyundai's Mozen system.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">The US version of the new Sonata was unveiled at the 2009 LA Auto Show. As with the previous model, a GLS, SE, and Limited trims are offered. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the GLS, and a six-speed automatic is available. Differences with the Korean model include differences with the GLS model, which features a body-colored grille and door handles, and different steel wheel covers. Limited models and optional stereos on the GLS and SE now have "Dimension" audio systems, and the Limited trim has an optional Infinity stereo. Limited models have standard front and rear heated seats; the first use of them in this segment.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-jb2011_25-0" style="line-height: 1em; ">[26] Additional differences include a redesigned straight leather shifter as opposed to the gated one on Korean models, different cupholders, and the addition of an extra exterior color choice, Indigo Blue Pearl. The 6th Hyundai Sonata was awarded 'Top Safety Pick' from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-6iihs_26-0" style="line-height: 1em; ">[27] The Sonata 2.0T was released in December 2010.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">Highly paid advertisements in the Super Bowl XLIV were used to market the new Sonata in the U.S. One commercial proclaimed that the Sonata's paint quality is better than that of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. The steeply raked front and rear glass give the Sonata a slightly coupe-like silhouette, much like that of the Mercedes-Benz CLS and the Volkswagen CC.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-27" style="line-height: 1em; ">[28] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-28" style="line-height: 1em; ">[29] Sonata was also advertised in an episode of the TV series House called "Two Stories", showing the details of the 6th generation Sonata and one of the cast claiming that he can put three sets of golf clubs into the trunk.

<p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; line-height: 20px; font-family: sans-serif; ">Sales in the United States began in early 2010. In Western Europe, the car was released in Autumn 2011. i40