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Four dour sedans abound aplenty in the United States. Perhaps it is simply because of their usability. Ever try to shove 4 adults into a two door coupe like the Infiniti G37? It’s not a pretty sight. Also if there is a need to leave the scene quickly then 4 doors beats the hell out of two. Why the Hyundai Sonata? Well why not? This brand new 2011 Hyundai Sonata promises to break up the monotony currently encapsulating the mid size American sedan market with bold, fresh style and spanking new fuel efficient engine. Why suffer at the pump with a gas guzzler? Hyundai designers in their own southern California design facilities chose to break out of the old mold and give the 4-door sedan some new life. They were aiming for smooth sleek roof likes to give the Sonata the facade of a shorter 2-door coupe. Adding to the new arcs and curves, they have also integrated a fresh shiny chrome grill in the front. Have they succeeded? You decide.

The all new gas saving motor of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata is definitely one of its strongest performance features. Squeezing a stately 200 horsepower and 186 pound feet of torque along with a manufacturer stated 35 MPG from a little 2.4 liter naturally aspirated 4 banger is an impressive feat. This power and fuel efficiency synergy is accomplished with the help of Hyundai’s own GDI Gasoline Direct Injection technology and variable valve timing systems. Direct injection of fuel into the Sonata’s combustion chamber of the engine provides superior gas economy when compared to cars using older non-direct injection technology. It’s a simple equation really, new technology = greater power + better fuel efficiency. Add this all up and the Hyundai Sonata starts to stand out from the four door sedan market.

Hyundai Sonata Safety
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata comes with one very important system standard: ESC, which is an acronym for Electronic Stability Control. Most auto manufacturers have their own version of a stability control program however it may or may not be included in the base model. All 2011 Hyundai Sonatas come with ESC. Electronic Stability Control is system that helps the vehicle maintain stability in adverse conditions. It takes the work of many different sensors to get a good stability control program working. The system needs to know the speed of all the wheels. If the speed of any of the wheels are out of synch then the system will detect that a wheel is slipping or peeling and it can compensate for this problem by simply providing the proper braking force so the wheels that need it the most. The ESC system on the Sonata will try to keep the car straight when the driver gets into a sticky situation where oversteer or understeer is encountered. Having a stability control system such as this is invaluable as it can save lives by preventing an accident. Traction control is sometimes considered separate from electronic stability however in conjunction with ESC the Hyundai Sonata becomes easier to drive in rain or snow. Wheel spin can result in the car not going in the right direction and sudden acceleration can occur when the wheels finally catch. Tracking control will take care of this problem. These car safety systems work super fast to aid any driver, novice to pro.

Interior Goodies
If one were an ergonomics expert it is sometimes best to have their work be unremarkable for the hyaloid gesticulate of success. If a driver needs to search for the rear defroster switch or constantly makes mistakes such as popping the wrong door open (fuel or trunk) then the engineer has failed. Ergonomics play an important role in the automobile since great ergonomics with well laid out controls can help the driver keep more attention focused on the road and other vehicles on the road. In the Hyundai Sonata, they have appeared to lay out the normal controls in a fashionable yet still easy to use layout. The center of the Sonata holds all the key controls that are used the most often. Since the audio unit was placed up high in the dashboard, customers that opt for the Hyundai navigation system will be rewarded with an easy to read display that is closer to the top of the dashboard so that the driver’s eyes are less disconnected from the road. To add comfort and convenience for the passengers, the Sonata has dual zone climate controls which are easy to read, easy to use, and within reach. The best has been saved for last. Finally, steering wheel mounted audio controls keep the driver’s hands on the wheel instead of fumbling around trying to find the control that changes the station. This is an important feature for those that like to be in control of their car at all times!