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2005 Hyundai Sonata Review
A well-equipped but budget-conscious sedan.
2005 Sonata Review Summary & Specifications
The Hyundai Sonata is a comfortable car with smooth, easy going manner. The cabin is finished nicely and all controls are easy to operate. The four-cylinder is adequate for highway cruising, but the V6 models are better for responsive performance.New Car Test Drive correspondent John Matras is based in Pennsylvania.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | Hyundai Sonata GL ($15,999); GLS ($18,779), LX ($19,799) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic with Shiftronic |
| Engines (optional) | 138-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 170-hp 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front and side-impact airbags with passenger presence detection, front seatbelt pretensioners, rear 3-point seatbelts, child seat anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS, traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Asan, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-826-2277 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hyundaiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15999 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Hyundai Sonata LX ($19,799) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic climate control, leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, woodgrain trim, power door locks w/ remote, power mirrors, power windows, cruise control, tilt wheel, 60/40 split folding rear seat, variable intermittent wipers, rear defroster, power antenna, heated mirrors, AM/FM/CD/cassette audio, dual front map lights, V6 engine, automatic transmission, 16-inch alloy wheels, power driver's seat, electrochromic rear-view mirror, HomeLink transmitter, deluxe carpeting, carpeted floor mats |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Accessory Group 5 ($1,445) includes anti-lock brakes, traction control, power tilt-and-slide moonroof with sunshade |
| Destination Charge | 595 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 21839 |
| Horse Power | 170 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 181 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/27 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 186.9/71.7/56.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 34.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/55.8/43.3 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/54.4/36.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.1 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3254 |
| Stock Tires | P205/60HR16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 |
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