Hyundai launches new Sonata/i40 in home market, South Korea

Hyundai has launched the New Sonata (aka i40) in South Korea, its home market. The car will go on sale in Europe in 2010.

The upper mid-sizer adopts the latest “fluidic sculpture” design language from Hyundai and has coupe like flowing rooflines

Engine/Transmission

Under the hood, the i40/Sonata has a 2.0 Litre Theta II engine which delivers a maximum power of 165 ps and 202 nm of torque. ( A 2.4 Litre Theta II GDI engine equipped Sonata will be launched in January 2010 which will be Hyundai’s standard engine for the US market )

The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission for improved performance and fuel efficiency.

Interiors

• Three piece panoramic sunroof
• Parking guide system
• 8-inch LCD display
• Premium JBL stereo system (Optional)

Safety

The car comes with six-airbags for safety of the passengers

Price/Bookings

The i40’s price ranges from US $17,600 to US $21,450 (Korea) Hyundai has announced that it has already received booking numbers in excess of 10,000 for the new car.

Hyundai Sonata/i40 India – Official Photos Released

After a long wait, the undisguised images of Hyundai’s newest baby, the Sonata (i40) have been released, ahead of its korean launch which is scheduled for next month.

Looking at the recent efforts from the company like the i20, the ix35 (Tuscon) and now the Sonata (i40), you can’t help but appreciate the stylistic beauty of the cars. Yes, Hyundai has finally started getting it right. This is one of the most appealing Hyundai car that has ever come accross -> fluid lines, coupe like roofline, its all there.

The latest generation Hyundai Sonata (i40) will come with a series of modern gasoline and diesel engines including the latest 2.2 R-Series diesel which produces an impressive 204 bhp. The petrol 2.4 Litre 4-cylinder will now come with GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) and deliver an estimated 200 bhp of maximum power.

Hyundai will also offer a V6 engine. The engines would be mated to either a 6-speed automatic or 5 or 6 speed manual transmissions.

Main competetion for the car, in some markets include Toyota Camry & Honda Accord.

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata (i40) will officially be launched in mid-September with Korean sales starting in October. US and Europe sales would begin from early next year and going by the fact that how aggressive Hyundai is in the Indian market, expect the car very soon on Indian shores as well.

Spy Pics : Hyundai Sonata YF/ i40 at Photoshoot

  

Quite a Stunner, isn’t it? This is the New 2011 Hyundai Sonata YF/ i40 which was spotted during a promotional shoot.

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