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The Hyundai Sonata has achieved many things throughout its mid-sized life. From its inception in 1985, this car has become extremely sought after. Below details a few reasons why this car has been a long-time Hyundai staple.<\/p>\n
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The Hyundai Sonata was launched in 1986. Initially, it was only available overseas.<\/p>\n
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The Sonata during these years was a solid mid-size sedan offered at a sound price point. A 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engine were both available and these versions were now available in the United States. In 1989 the Sonata had huge sales of 34,146 units! Plus the Sonata went 0 to 60 mph in only 9.9 seconds. It could certainly accommodate anyone with a need for speed.<\/p>\n
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Now in its third generation, the Hyundai Sonata grows slightly in its wheel-base but is still smaller than many traditional American sedans. However, compared to competitors it has the fastest 0 to 60 mph time. This helped the model have a fantastic sales year in the U.S. in 1997 with 22,128 units.<\/p>\n
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The fourth-generation Sonata received one of the best style updates of this life. One update being the power train. This generation Sonata used a 2.5L V6 engine that produced 181 horsepower. This powerhouse made it possible for drivers to hit the open roads. Another thing this Sonata had going for it was a tremendous warranty. With the guaranteed 10-year\/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, you couldn\u2019t go wrong! These things helped Sonata gain popularity in the early 2000s and reach U.S. sales of over 100,000 units.<\/p>\n
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Major interior details and a refined V6 engine are the main differences in the fifth-generation of the Sonata. During these years Sonata sales were steadily on the rise.<\/p>\n
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Exterior styling was the focus of the sixth-generation Sonata.<\/p>\n
The roof had a more coupe-like feel and other exterior features had graceful lines to match. Under the hood, this Sonata downsized its engine\u2019s size but had turbocharged power! Also during this time period, a hybrid Sonata debuted giving drivers 11 more miles per gallon than the traditional version.<\/p>\n
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The Sonata underwent a brand new refresh in 2015. This model now had an entirely new back seat and cargo storage area providing a lot of space! After this new update, the back seat and truck became the Sonata\u2019s trademark. In 2016, a Sonata plug-in hybrid became available enhancing the model\u2019s scope.<\/p>\n
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Although many are focused on SUVs these days the new eighth-generation Sonata is a superb vehicle. Its style is hard to match and the new look does not cost consumers a luxury price. It has great tech features including being able to lock and unlock the vehicle with a few taps on your smartphone. It has an interior display comparable to an Audi too!<\/p>\n
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