| Offering a lot of accessories for a relatively small | | | | same features as the SE equipped models, with |
| price, the 2010 Hyundai Sonata is a great choice | | | | just a few extras. Standard features include auto |
| for consumers who need a family sedan. In '09 | | | | dimming mirrors, dual zone climate controls, and |
| the model was entirely revamped, having been | | | | an excellent stereo systems. There are many |
| given a much need quality upgrade on the interior. | | | | other options that consumers can choose from |
| Outside the body is relatively modest yet still | | | | on most models to customize the vehicle to their |
| looks like it deserves to be in the 21st century. | | | | own preferences. |
| The Sonata is a sleeper car where consumers | | | | For engines the 2010 Hyundai Sonata comes with |
| won't notice exactly what it offers until they get | | | | a 2.4 liter four cylinder that gives out 175 |
| and drive one. Having a great range of | | | | horsepower and 168 foot pounds of torque. The |
| accessories and trim packages, consumers have a | | | | other engine offered is 3.3 liter V-6 engine that |
| lot of choices to make at the car lot. | | | | gives 249 horsepower. The smaller engine gets |
| As mentioned before the interior quality of | | | | 22 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. Models |
| construction and materials has been greatly | | | | equipped with the larger engine get a fuel |
| improved in recent years. The vehicle is more | | | | economy of 19 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. |
| closely related to a luxury vehicle on the inside | | | | The overall fuel economy is relatively decent and |
| than most competitors. The plethora of available | | | | comparable to most competitors in the family |
| options make this an ideal vehicle, especially when | | | | sedan market, if not slightly better than some. |
| comparing basic models with those of | | | | Standard safety features for these cars include |
| competitors. For virtually the same price as | | | | antilock brakes, front airbags, side airbags, and full |
| another manufacturers basic model, you can get | | | | curtain airbags, and head restraints. For frontal |
| what seems like a fully loaded vehicle from | | | | impact crash tests the 2010 Hyundai Sonata |
| Hyundai. | | | | scored perfect. Side impact crash tests were |
| Trim packages available include the CLS, SE and | | | | rated perfect as well. The braking capabilities are |
| Limited Editions. Basic GLS models have remote | | | | what makes this one of the safest vehicles. Both |
| keyless entry, AC, cruise control, heated mirrors, | | | | engines on any model were brought to a |
| comfortable seats, 60/40 rear seats, leather | | | | complete stop from 60 mpg in 126 feet. |
| steering wheels and shift knobs. For an additional | | | | There are a lot of good things to be said about |
| price consumers can get accessory controls on | | | | the 2010 Hyundai Sonata. perhaps the most |
| the steering, Bluetooth, sunroofs, and wood grain | | | | noticeable feature is how many interior options |
| accents. For a basic model there is a whole lot the | | | | consumers will receive for the price that they |
| Hyundai is offering for the 22010 Hyundai Sonata. | | | | pay. Engine performance is another area that |
| Nearly more accessories are available on this base | | | | these vehicles excel. Models equipped with the 3.3 |
| model than some mid-level packages offered by | | | | liter V-6 are more than adequately powered, and |
| competitors. | | | | may lead consumers to feel like they are driving a |
| Se models have 17 inch alloy wheels, automatic | | | | sports car, rather than a family sedan. Ride quality |
| headlamps, rear spoiler, sport suspension, | | | | and overall passenger comfort makes this one of |
| telescoping steering wheels, chrome interior and | | | | the best all around vehicles in the class, and the |
| exterior accents, tech ports, and an optional 6 CD | | | | price tag only further solidifies that notion. |
| changer. Limited Edition models have basically the | | | | |