2012 Hyundai Sonata Lineup is here -- Edmond Hyundai

June 14, 2011 - PRLog -- Hyundai has gone and done it again making the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Lineup even better than the previous year’s model which revolutionized the automotive industry. For this year, the 2012 Sonata features a new Hyundai Blue Link system and can reach up to 40 miles per gallon!

What can you expect from this all-new Sonata lineup? Everything you asked for, Hyundai listened to. So, this year, you can expect to see more safety features, service upgrades and infotainment system through the Blue Link a standard feature on each and every 2012 Sonata model.

Also featured on this model is the continued Fluidic Sculpture design, advanced technology and an all-four cylinder engine lineup the previous year’s model won several awards with. The all-new Sonata enters the 2012 models year with even more safety, technology and convenience offerings including Blue Link, HD Radio Technology and new seven-inch touch-screen navigation. Add it all up and there’s a reason why Sonata is one of the most shopped car in the U.S.

2012 Hyundai Sonata Features

2012 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
2012 Sonata 2.4 GDI & 2.0T
ENGINE
2.4L GDI
Type DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder
Materials Aluminum block and heads
Bore & Stroke 88.0 mm x 97.0 mm
Displacement 2.4 liters / 2,359 cc
Horsepower GLS/Limited: 198 @ 6,300 rpm – ULEV
GLS/Limited: 190 @ 6,300 rpm – PZEV
SE: 200 @ 6,300 rpm – ULEV
Torque GLS/Limited: 184 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm – ULEV
GLS/Limited: 179 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm – PZEV
SE: 186 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm – ULEV
Valves per cylinder 4
Compression Ratio 11.3:1
2.0L Turbo
Type DOHC D-CVVT (Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder
Turbo Type Twin Scroll
Materials Aluminum block and heads
Bore & Stroke 86.0 mm x 86.0 mm
Displacement 2.0 liters / 1,998 cc
Horsepower SE/Limited: 274 @ 6,000 rpm – ULEV
Torque SE/Limited: 269 lb-ft @ 1,750 – 4,500 rpm – ULEV
Valves per cylinder 4
Maximum Boost 17.4 psi
Compression Ratio 9.5:1

TRANSMISSION
6-speed manual / 6-speed electronic automatic with OD lock-up torque converter, shift lock and SHIFTRONIC™ manual shift mode
Gear ratios    GLS
MT / AT SE
2.4 GDI / 2.0T Limited
2.4 GDI / 2.0T
First 3.267 / 4.212 4.212 / 4.651 4.212 / 4.651
Second 1.931 / 2.637 2.637 / 2.831 2.637 / 2.831
Third 1.696 / 1.800 1.800 / 1.842 1.800 / 1.842
Fourth 1.276 / 1.386 1.386 / 1.386 1.386 / 1.386
Fifth 1.027 / 1.000 1.000 / 1.000 1.000 / 1.000
Sixth 0.829 / 0.772 0.772 / 0.772 0.772 / 0.772
Reverse 3.588 / 3.385 3.385 / 3.393 3.385 / 3.393
Final drive [4.33(1,2,R) / 3.25(3,4,5,6)] / 2.885 2.885 / 2.885 2.885 / 2.885
SUSPENSION
Front MacPherson strut with gas-charged Mando Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and 24-mm stabilizer bar
Rear    Independent multi-link design with coil springs, gas-charged Mando Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and stabilizer bar (15-mm for GLS/Limited)
Independent multi-link design with stiffer coil springs, gas-charged Mando Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shock absorbers and stabilizer bar (17-mm for SE)
STEERING

Type Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) column mounted, Rack-and-Pinion, Engine-RPM-Sensing
Overall Ratio    14.5:1
Turns, lock to lock    2.94
Turning circle, curb to curb    35.8 ft.

BRAKES/TIRES/WHEELS
Front Power-assisted 11.8-in. ventilated disc
Rear Power-assisted 11.2-in. ventilated disc
ABS 4-wheel, 4-channel and 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and ESC
Tires P205/65R16 (2.4 GLS)
P225/45R18 (2.4 SE & 2.0T SE/Limited)
P215/55R17 (2.4 Limited)
T125/80D16 (Compact temporary use spare tire)
Wheels 16 x 6.5-in. steel wheel with full covers (GLS)
16 x 6.5-in. alloy wheel (GLS optional)
18 x 7.5-in. hyper silver alloy (2.4 SE and 2.0T SE/Limited)
17 x 6.5-in. alloy (2.4 Limited)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 110.0 in.
Overall length 189.8 in.
Overall width 72.2 in.
Overall height 57.9 in.
Tread width (front/rear)
16-in. wheels 62.9 in. / 62.9 in.
17-in. wheels 62.6 in. / 62.6 in.
18-in. wheels 62.5 in. / 62.5 in.
Coefficient of drag 0.28
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Head room    w/ Sunroof w/ Panoramic Sunroof
Front 40.0 in. 38.1 38.2
Rear 37.8 in. 37.6 37.2
Leg room
Front 45.5 in.
Rear 34.6 in.
Shoulder room
Front 57.9 in.
Rear 56.7 in.
Hip room
Front 55.2 in.
Rear 54.9 in.
EPA passenger volume 103.8 cu. ft.
EPA cargo volume    16.4 cu. ft.
EPA total volume    120.2 cu. ft.
CAPACITIES
Fuel       18.5 gallons
Oil    4.86 quarts
Coolant    2.69 quarts (2.4 GDI GLS/SE/Limited)
2.80 (2.0T SE/Limited)
CURB WEIGHT
2.4L GDI
4-cyl. M/T 3,161 lbs
4-cyl. A/T    3,199 – 3,316 lbs
2.0L Turbo
4-cyl. A/T 3,338 – 3,452 lbs
FUEL ECONOMY City Highway Combined
2.4 GDI 4-cyl. M/T (est.) 24 mpg 35 mpg 28 mpg
2.4 GDI 4-cyl. A/T (est.) 24 mpg 35 mpg 28 mpg
2.0T 4-cyl. A/T 22 mpg 34 mpg 26 mpg
TOWING CAPACITY
Maximum towing capacity, with trailer brakes Not Recommended
Maximum towing capacity, without trailer brakes Not Recommended
Maximum trailer tongue weight, with trailer brakes Not Recommended
Maximum trailer tongue weight, without trailer brakes Not Recommended

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