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The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is priced at $20,395 and is offered in a 2.4L Inline-4 engine that produces a power output of 190hp and provides a torque of 184lb-ft.
The Hyundai Sonata has made a place for itself in a competitive market. It is inspired by the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord but the 2011 Hyundai Sonata is able to bring its unique characteristics especially in terms of the performance it provides and its stylish interior. The new Hyundai Sonata has justified its popularity further by the series of features that is accompanied by the car.
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is priced at $20,395 and is offered in a 2.4L Inline-4 engine that produces a power output of 190hp and provides a torque of 184lb-ft. Additionally, this Hyundai Sonata can accommodate 5 passengers with utmost comfort and offers a combined mileage of 26MPG. The main features of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata are described in the subsequent sections.
It would be wise to opt for the Limited trim as it is one of the most practical and posh trims containing the standard advanced features and is quite impressive offering a lot more advanced and enhanced features than the base trim. It also comes with leather upholstery which looks good on the cabin. Moreover, it provides the best value and comes with a wide range of options in order to facilitate smooth customization.
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The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is priced at $20,395 and is offered in a 2.4L Inline-4 engine that produces a power output of 190hp and provides a torque of 184lb-ft.
The Hyundai Sonata has made a place for itself in a competitive market. It is inspired by the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord but the 2011 Hyundai Sonata is able to bring its unique characteristics especially in terms of the performance it provides and its stylish interior. The new Hyundai Sonata has justified its popularity further by the series of features that is accompanied by the car.
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is priced at $20,395 and is offered in a 2.4L Inline-4 engine that produces a power output of 190hp and provides a torque of 184lb-ft. Additionally, this Hyundai Sonata can accommodate 5 passengers with utmost comfort and offers a combined mileage of 26MPG. The main features of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata are described in the subsequent sections.
The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV is offered in three trims: GLS, SE, and Limited trims which provide a series of features and optional packages that can be customized according to one’s choices. The difference in the trims relates to the difference in the prices and the advancement of enhanced features as one moves up the trims.
Trims |
GLS |
SE |
Limited |
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MSRP |
$20,395 |
$21,200 |
$22,050 |
Features |
16-inch steel wheels |
18-inch alloy wheels |
automatic xenon headlights |
cloth upholstery |
turn-signal mirrors |
Leather upholstery |
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roof rails |
Performance tires |
soft-touch dash |
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full power accessories |
six-disc CD changer |
Automatic wipers |
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remote keyless entry |
sliding second-row seats |
Automatic climate control |
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cruise control |
steering-column-mounted paddle shifters |
chrome accents |
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It would be wise to opt for the Limited trim as it is one of the most practical and posh trims containing the standard advanced features and is quite impressive offering a lot more advanced and enhanced features than the base trim. It also comes with leather upholstery which looks good on the cabin. Moreover, it provides the best value and comes with a wide range of options in order to facilitate smooth customization.
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is offered in a 2.4L Inline-4 engine that facilitates the power output of 190hp and provides a torque of 184lb-ft. The engine ensures a balanced ride and it is quite smooth on the road and provides strong handling. The steering is easy to control but often lags and fails to offer a strong connection with the road.
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata comes with a front-wheel-drive drivetrain that is mated to a 6-speed shiftable transmission. This influences the acceleration speed of the Sonata that makes it easily maneuverable. However, in terms of acceleration, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata is decent but thrilling enough. It is in fact not fast enough to respond to the gears. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata sprints from 0-60MPH in 6.6 seconds and reaches its quarter-mile in 16.2 seconds.
Model |
Hyundai Sonata |
Honda Accord |
Toyota Camry |
---|---|---|---|
MSRP |
$20,395 |
$22,180 |
$22,700 |
Engine |
2.4L Inline-4 |
2.4L Inline-4 |
2.5L Inline-4 |
Drivetrain |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
Transmission |
6 Speed Shiftable Automatic |
5 Speed Automatic |
6 Speed Shiftable Automatic |
Power |
190hp@6300rpm |
177hp@6500rpm |
169hp@6000rpm |
Torque |
184lb-ft@4250rpm |
161lb-ft@4300rpm |
167lb-ft@4100rpm |
0-60 (MPH) (seconds) |
6.6 |
6.2 |
6.1 |
Quarter Mile (MPH) (second) |
16.2 |
13.0 |
12.0 |
Top Speed |
150MPH |
138MPH |
137MPH |
From the data, it is evident that the Hyundai Sonata offers the maximum power output but its engine is not strong enough to provide a quick acceleration making it the slowest car in the segment. The Honda Accord comes second in terms of power output and it offers the minimum torque. The Toyota Camry comes last in this category but it is the fastest car in the segment.
When it comes to fuel economy, the Hyundai Sonata is decent. It has managed to provide adequate fuel efficiency without burning a hole in the wallet of the owners. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a fuel capacity of 18.5 gallons and offers 22MPG within city limits, 35MPG on the highways, and a combined mileage of 26MPG. These figures further indicate that the 2011 Hyundai Sonata is fuel-efficient in nature, especially in comparison to most rivals in the market.
Model |
Hyundai Sonata |
Honda Accord |
Toyota Camry |
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MPG (City) |
22 |
23 |
22 |
MPG (Highway) |
35 |
34 |
32 |
MPG (Combined) |
26 |
27 |
26 |
Range |
407.0/647.5/N/A |
425.5/629.0/N/A |
407.6/592.0/N/A |
Fuel Capacity |
18.5 |
18.5 |
18.5 |
The data is indicative of the fact that all the models offer the same fuel capacity. However, it is the Honda Accord that offers a better fuel economy in comparison to its rivals. The Hyundai Sonata comes second. However, it offers the minimum range in comparison to its rivals. The Toyota Camry comes last in terms of fuel-efficiency.
The interior of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata is quite simple and minimalistic. The interior is only supposed to be practical and offer an approachable outlook without feeling too flashy or blinding. Regardless of the simple interior, the minimalistic approach to the cabin brings forth an elegant vibe to the cabin that
The materials used in the cabin are of refined quality. The cabin of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata is made up of cloth and hard plastics that appear to blend well with the cabin even though it doesn’t quite give a posh vibe to the cabin and feels low in quality. In terms of seating, the 2011 Honda Sonata can easily accommodate 5 occupants with comfortable front row seats but the rear seats are deemed uncomfortable. Moreover, the seats often feel firm and it’s not ideal for long drives. It provides a cargo capacity of 16.4 cubic feet.
Model |
Hyundai Sonata |
Honda Accord |
Toyota Camry |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Front Row (Head/Shoulders/Legs) (.in) |
40.0/57.9/45.5 |
41.4/58.2/42.5 |
38.8/57.8/41.7 |
Second Row (Head/Shoulders/Legs) (.in) |
37.8/56.7/34.6 |
38.5/56.4/37.2 |
37.8/56.9/38.3 |
Cargo Capacity (Cu. Ft) |
16.4 |
14.7 |
15.0 |
The data is indicative of the fact that the models under assessment offer similar seating arrangement and the cabin size and space is almost similar. However, despite the similarities, the Honda Accord provides relatively more spacious and comfortable seats than its rivals.
However, it offers the least cargo capacity. The Hyundai Sonata comes second but it offers the maximum cargo space. It is the Toyota Camry that offers the least spacious seats but it offers adequate cargo. The main interior features of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata include:
The infotainment features of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV comes along with a 6.0-inch infotainment system and a touchscreen display that hosts a majority of its features. Most of the essential infotainment features required to make the ride entertaining for the occupants come as standard but the higher trims are better equipped with more advanced features.
The features included are quite intuitive and easily accessible. But as a whole, the touchscreen interface is often responsive, no doubt but the features included are quite basic and standard. The infotainment unit is best described as being basic. The main infotainment features of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata include:
The exterior of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata has often been deemed as being conservative in terms of styling. However, the present model has attempted to change this notion and has tried to infuse certain contemporary elements while keeping the conservative stance intact. The styling of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata can be best described as a “fluidic sculpture”.
The Hyundai Sonata has been infused with an interesting blend of crest and curves and has been accentuated with deep curves and arcs accompanied by a sculptural strake in its side. Additionally, in terms of dimensions, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata is quite adequate for a family-size sedan and it succeeds in looking attractive on the streets.
Model |
Hyundai Sonata |
Honda Accord |
Toyota Camry |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
N/A |
3279 |
3307 |
Length (.in) |
189.8 |
194.1 |
189.2 |
Width (.in) |
72.2 |
72.7 |
71.7 |
Height (.in) |
57.9 |
58.1 |
57.9 |
Wheelbase (.in) |
110.0 |
110.2 |
109.3 |
Ground Clearance (.in) |
5.5 |
6.1 |
5.5 |
From the data, it is evident that the Honda Accord is the relatively bigger car in this segment in comparison to its rivals. It is also the lightest car and it offers the maximum ground clearance. The Hyundai Sonata comes second and it offers the least ground clearance. The Toyota Camry comes last in this segment and it is the heaviest car. The main exterior features of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata include:
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Sedan has attempted to be quite careful while providing for the safety features and according to sources, the effectiveness of the safety features of the new Hyundai Sonata is quite effective, as one could have expected.
The NHTSA has given the new Hyundai Sonata a 5 out of 5-star rating and the IIHS has certified the safety features of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata as “Good”. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata includes a plethora of safety features such as airbags, stability control, emergency braking assist, and so on. The main safety features of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata include:
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is a functional and practical sedan that is family-friendly and gels well with the road. It offers a decent and smooth performance that has strong control over the road however the steering often lags and it causes a problem for the driver. Overall, the Hyundai Sonata is quite a decent car and if one were to invest in the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, one would be quite satisfied.