2011 Hyundai Sonata / i40 YF leaked images - 715
Set to be launched next week
Hyundai has begun taking pre-launch orders for the new Sonata (aka the i40 in Europe) in their domestic market of Korea.
As these new leaked photos show, the 2010 Sonata adopts Hyundai's new "fluidic sculpture" design language. Boasting a "four-door coupe" appearance and a complex overly styled grille, the new Sonata will attempt to establish an even greater foothold in the automotive marketplace.
While details are scarce - the car won't be officially unveiled until September 10th - Hyundai has confirmed the Sonata will be outfitted with a six-speed automatic transmission and a 2.0-liter Theta II petrol engine. The car will also offer a variety of new features including a panoramic glass sunroof, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and a push-button starting system.
Look for more details to be released in the coming days.
Source: Hyundai
Press Release (Click to expand)
Hyundai Motor Company is ready to start taking orders tomorrow for its all-new Sonata, codenamed YF, ahead of the car's official launch Sept 10th in the Korea domestic market. In replacing the NF Sonata which was launched in Sept. 2004, Hyundai decided to retain the Sonata name as the mid-size car has been Korea's perennial best-seller.
The new Sonata is fitted with a 6-speed automatic transmission and delivers gratifying performance through its 2-liter Theta II gasoline engine. Delivering 12.8 kilometers per liter, it achieves the highest fuel economy in its segment. In addition, safety has been upgraded with Vehicle Dynamic Control now supplied as a standard feature.
*VDC : Improves the safety of a vehicles stability by detecting and minimizing skids.
The overall comfort has been enhanced through a variety of new technologies and premium specifications such as a panoramic sunroof, gear shift paddles attached to the steering wheel, and a push-button starting system.
The rendering preview features coupe like body style and exudes a dynamic image. The front side communicates an image of strength through a wide radiator grill and sharp-edged headlamp.
The flowing coupe-like lines of the new Sonata eloquently express Hyundai's "fluidic sculpture" design language, a new design direction that will play a pivotal role in enhancing the brand. Hyundai is confident that the new Sonata, equipped with the companys latest technologies, will continue the long string of successes earned by Sonata over the years.
Since the launch of the very first generation Sonata in October 1985 in Korea, 4.45 million units of Sonata have been sold worldwide.
In 2004, Sonata earned the highest ranking in J.D. Power's Initial Quality Survey in the Entry Midsize Car category.
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And now, let the misguided comments come from angry, disillusioned individuals about how this car looks like every other car on the market.