Hyundai Sonata Hybrid teased ahead of NY Auto Show
03-26-10 | 09:09 AM
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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid teased ahead of NY Auto Show
it's just a teaser, but it sure looks nice
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...how-debut.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...how-debut.html
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue Drive Teased Ahead of NY Auto Show Debut
Hyundai has just released the above teaser image of the Sonata Hybrid Blue Drive, which will get its world premiere at the New York Auto Show next week. The new 2011 Sonata (reviewed here) already has quite the sleek profile, but this hybrid version aims to give an aggressive and sporty appeal to cars in the hybrid segment.
And while it seems to share to visual resemblance with the new Sonata, it looks mostly identical (at least from this teaser shot) to the i-Flow concept, recently unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show. The i-Flow is said to inspire the European version of the new Sonata and it would seem as though the hybrid Sonata will share that look.
As for the Hybrid Blue Drive Sonata's engine, Hyundai has released no info on the powerplant other than that it will use a lithium-polymer battery. We've heard two possible options, the first using the company's 2.4-liter GDI Theta II engine, while the other could use the Blue-Will Concept's 1.6-liter direct injection engine. The later, Hyundai claims, is capable of 50-55 mpg.
We'll bring you more on the Sonata Hybrid Blue Drive as well as Hyundai's other New York Auto Show premieres (a turbocharged model and the Equus luxury sedan) with live coverage starting March 31st.
Hyundai has just released the above teaser image of the Sonata Hybrid Blue Drive, which will get its world premiere at the New York Auto Show next week. The new 2011 Sonata (reviewed here) already has quite the sleek profile, but this hybrid version aims to give an aggressive and sporty appeal to cars in the hybrid segment.
And while it seems to share to visual resemblance with the new Sonata, it looks mostly identical (at least from this teaser shot) to the i-Flow concept, recently unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show. The i-Flow is said to inspire the European version of the new Sonata and it would seem as though the hybrid Sonata will share that look.
As for the Hybrid Blue Drive Sonata's engine, Hyundai has released no info on the powerplant other than that it will use a lithium-polymer battery. We've heard two possible options, the first using the company's 2.4-liter GDI Theta II engine, while the other could use the Blue-Will Concept's 1.6-liter direct injection engine. The later, Hyundai claims, is capable of 50-55 mpg.
We'll bring you more on the Sonata Hybrid Blue Drive as well as Hyundai's other New York Auto Show premieres (a turbocharged model and the Equus luxury sedan) with live coverage starting March 31st.
03-26-10 | 09:28 AM
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i like Sonata's grill better, but I really like the Hexagon grill too. this is the way to differentiate hybrid from non hybrid. very smart.
and 50-55mpg? holy *****!
Last edited by joe80; 03-26-10 at 10:08 AM.
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03-27-10 | 10:38 AM
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03-27-10 | 02:18 PM
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You are seriously a very very old school. 
Last gen sonata is top 5 most bland car on the road currently. there is not a single person in other sonata board who prefers last gen over current gen.
anyway that camera angle is little too exaggerated. and just saw new Accent pic. Hyundai doesn't build bland cars anymore.
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Last gen sonata is top 5 most bland car on the road currently. there is not a single person in other sonata board who prefers last gen over current gen.
anyway that camera angle is little too exaggerated. and just saw new Accent pic. Hyundai doesn't build bland cars anymore.
Last edited by joe80; 03-27-10 at 02:27 PM.
