2005 Hyundai XG350 Review
Midsize luxury at an affordable price.
2005 XG350 Review Summary & Specifications
The Hyundai XG350 wouldn't be confused with a Mercedes or Lexus at close quarters, but passing on the street it is more likely to be mistaken for a new luxury car than a sedan in its price class. Close-up inspection displays a wide array of convenient features and luxury touches that aren't generally found in this price class and will be much appreciated by owners. With the impressive improvements in quality that Hyundai has made in the past few years, this comfortable, easy-to-drive, and attractive automobile offers exceptional overall value.New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard reports from Northern California; with nctd.com editor Mitch McCullough in Southern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Hyundai XG350 ($23,999); XG350L ($25,999) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 194-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed, Shiftronic automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic with Shiftronic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, EBD, electronic traction control, dual frontal and front seat side airbags, three-point seatbelts at all five seating positions, front seatbelt pretensioners |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Asan, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-CALL US |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hyundaiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 24399 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Hyundai XG350 ($24,399) |
| Standard Equipment | power-assisted, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and EBD; engine speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering; tachometer; 5-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission; cruise control; traction control; 5-mph, body color bumpers, foglamps; 16-inch alloy wheels with P205/60HR 16 all-season, steel-belted Michelin radial tires; automatic air conditioning; 6-speaker, AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo; power door locks, windows and outside mirrors; digital clock; leather seating surfaces; power front seats; remote keyless entry with alarm; 60/40 split folding rear seatback with folding center armrest; electrochromic inside rearview mirror with Homelink Integrated Transceiver; automatic light control |
| Destination Charge | 595 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 24994 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 194 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 216 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/26 |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 191.9/71.9/55.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.7/54.8/43.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.0/55.4/37.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.5 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil spring, anti-roll bar and gas-pressurized shocks |
| Rear Suspension | independent, coil spring, anti-roll bar, gas-pressurized shocks with multi-link, dynamic toe-in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 |
| Curb Weight | 3651 |
| Stock Tires | P205/65HR16 Michelin |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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