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Consumers have had a hot and cold relationship with Hyundai over the past few years. While some people recognize Hyundai’s potential worth, others chalk this car manufacturer up to mediocre quality at a low price.
Still, the recent unveiling of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata at the LA Auto Show has a lot of car enthusiasts excited for good reason, and a lot of it has to do with a new design concept called “fluidic sculpture.” Here at GotEngines.com, we know Hyundai has been raising their bar. We get less and less calls for Hyundai engines. And, we get thousands of calls every week for all types of used engines. Let’s go into so of the new futures and designs on the Sonata.
While fluidic sculpture may be a new phrase to some, it’s also a phrase that will be hard to escape upon walking into a Hyundai showroom during 2011. The concept behind the phrase is to create a design that incorporates natural design elements. In short, the ultimate goal is to fashion an automobile that seems to be in constant flux.
At first glance, Hyundai seems to have achieved the fluidic motion goal by presenting a Sonata that is elegant with an indefinable liquid element to it. Aside from the Sonata’s sleek exterior (complete with a chrome strip option and a three bar grille), this car also has other appealing features.
Presently, the 2011 Sonata is equipped with a 2.4 litre direct injection four-cylinder engine, though this may change in the future. Depending upon the model that is chosen – consumers can select from the GLS, Limited, and SE (a sportier version) – options include a dual exhaust system, six forward gears, and manual transmission. Wheel-mounted paddles are also available on the SE version.
Mileage-wise, the 2011 Sonata (according to Hyundai) will get around 23mpg city and 35mpg highway. The 2010 model (for comparison’s sake) averaged around 22mpg city and 32mpg highway. Hyundai has made some small improvements where mileage is concerned — so much so that the new Sonata is set to beat all of its non-hybrid competition. Eco-conscious consumers are sure to sit up and take notice of this mileage difference.
Test drives have revealed a Sonata that was built for precision handling and an all-around comfortable ride. All of these details coupled with the fact that all four wheels are equipped with coil springs, stabilizer bars, and fade resistant gas charged dampers, equal one impressive ride that’s sure to turn a lot of consumer heads in the near future. With the new Sonata, it’s possible that Hyundai may be able to shake its “average” reputation in lieu of one that commands a certain amount of respect.
