Hyundai Sonata
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The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan built by Hyundai. Production started in 1988, with redesigns in 1993, 1998, and 2004.
First generation (1988–1992)
The original Sonata (Y1) was part of Hyundai's expansion in North America after the success of the Excel. It was introduced in 1988, as a 1989 model in North America. The exterior was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign. The vehicle received a mid-term facelift in 1991. It replaced the Stellar. Some Sonatas were built in Korea, and in Bromont, Quebec, Canada.The Sonata was a Hyundai design, but still featured some Mitsubishi engineering, including its 2.4 L 110 hp (82 kW) Sirius I4 engine as used in American-market models. [link] Other markets received 1.8 L (95 hp) and 2.0 L (131 hp) Sirius engines. A 3.0 L V6 based on the Mitsubishi 6G72 arrived in 1990. The U.S. received the 2.0 L engine for the 1992, replacing the original 2.4 L.
Second generation (1993–1998)
The second-generation Sonata (Y2) debuted in 1993, as a 1994 model. It featured a more modern shape, remeniscent of the Mitsubishi Galant and especially the Mazda 626. The base engine in most markets was a 2.0 L 126 hp (94 kW) Sirius I4, but there was a 3.0 L, 142 hp Mitsubishi V6 option in some markets. This generation continued after the demise of the Bromont, Quebec plant in 1994. After that, all Sonatas would be built in Korea, until the opening of the Montgomery, Alabama plant in 2005.A relatively adventurous facelift for the Sonata (Y3) in 1995 saw the exterior style begin to look more upmarket, with Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz styling cues in the headlight area. The rear end also began to look more upmarket—only the central section was retained. Sales were up 25% that first year. #redirect The four-cylinder engine was up to 137 hp (102 kW) that year as well.
Third generation (1999–2004)
A new model arrived in 1998 (1999 for North America), launching the (EF) series. The styling was slightly less aggressive, and modelled more on a Hyundai show car earlier that year. This redesign kept the German influences, but bore an unintentional resemblance to the Ford Taurus as well.Engines were 1.8 L 134 PS, 2.0 L 149 PS, 2.4 L 149 hp (111 kW) Hyundai Sirius I4s and an impressive 2.5 L 170 hp (127 kW) Hyundai Delta V6. A special 10-year warranty, along with even more upscale touches and a still-low price, boosted volume considerably in the US.
A very Mercedes-Benz E-Class-esque look was added to the old underpinnings for 2000, the new model debuting in the American market for the 2002 model year (Sonata EF2). The 2002 model featured the all-aluminum, DOHC 24V 2.7 L Hyundai Delta V6 powered the Sonata with 173 hp (127 kW). Sales reached 104,000 for 2004.
The Kia Optima (called the Magentis in Canada and Europe) was based on the platform of this generation of Sonata and shared its doors and some other panels.
This Sonata also lent its platform to the first-generation Hyundai Santa Fe.
Fourth generation (2004–present)
An all-new 6th generation Sonata was launched in August 2004 in Korea. A new platform also was borne out of the project NF for total cost of 290 billion won. The company's first all-aluminum I4 engine, dubbed Theta, debuted in the new Sonata. Engine choices at launch were a 16-valve 2.0 L and a 2.4 L that produces 166 ps at 5,800 rpm.The U.S. launch of the all-new Sonata kicked off with the historical opening of the first U.S. assembly plant for the Korea-based Hyundai Motor Company in May 2005. The plant is located in Montgomery, Alabama. The Canadian sport version came with an optional 3.3 L Lambda V6 engine with 247 hp and 238 lb•ft of torque. Hyundai claims the car will launch to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.7 sec, and have a top speed of 147 mph for the V6.
The new Sonata is 2 in (50.8 mm) longer and taller and 1 in (25.4 mm) wider than the previous generation. The US EPA now classifies the Sonata as a "large car". It is priced at US$18,500. A V6 Sonata is priced at US$23,500.
The Sonata got the Good Design Award in passenger car category from the JIDPO (Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization).
The Sonata was named "Best New Family Car (under $35,000)" in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards.
External links
- [Official American site]
- [AutoGuideWiki.com]
- [SonataSpeed.com Ownership/Tuning car club]
- [link]
- [2005 Good Design]
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