2011 Hyundai Sonata vs 2010 Toyota Camry January 19, 2010 AUTORIVALS.NET

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Hyundai has been making significant strides as an automaker over the past few years but their vehicles really never got great attention except for the Genesis. Hyundai has decided to change all that by breaking away from the mold with the new Hyundai Sonata. It's dramatically different from its predecessor which tended to side on the safe side of styling like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Well, Hyundai has decided to evoke some passion in the Sonata's design that'll get far more attention than before. 2011 Hyundai Sonata vs 2010 Toyota Camry The first thing you'll notice on the new Sonata is the swoopy styling which Hyundai calls "fluidic sculpture." The headlights curve with the sculpted bumper and the grille gets a wider, more aggressive design. The Camry on the other hand, will probably still appeal to more buyers with its soft understated good looks but it's beginning to look pretty bland in comparison. The most dramatic restyling of the Sonata is the body shape. It takes a four-door coupe body style which is now gaining popularity started by the Mercedes CLS (see notes). The Sonata looks sleeker than the Camry and looks larger than it really it is with the roofline flowing further into the rear. The Sonata's design theme is completely different than the Camry's. The bland, soft looks that the Camry and previous Sonata employed is replaced by aggressive, sexier sheet metal. The creased side, flowing roofline, and short rear deck all look more interesting than the Camry. Will it sell more than the Camry? No, but nothing does except trucks. Will it get more head turns? Absolutely. The Sonata's interior looks very upscale in comparison to the Camry and might even rival some Lexus's. The center stack is designed beautifully with premium materials and an elegant design that is handsomely integrated into the dashboard that flows smoothly into the center console.

SPECIFICATIONS PRICE: $19,195 - $27,500 ENGINE: 2.4L I4 2.0L I4 Turbocharged 2.4L I4 Hybrid HORSEPOWER: 198-200 / 274 / 209 hp TORQUE: 184-186 / 269 / 195 lb-ft SIZE (L x W x H): 189.8 x 72.2 x 57.9 in. CURB WEIGHT: 3,161 - 3,316 lbs. 0-60 MPH: 6.2 - 9.2 sec 0-100 MPH: 15.2 - 20.9 sec (Hybrid Unavailable) 1/4 MILE: 14.8 sec @ 98 mph - 16.2 sec @ 87 mph (Hybrid Unavailable) TOP SPEED: 123 - 153 mph ROADHOLDING: 0.79 - 0.81 g BRAKING: 60-0 mph: 128 ft. CARGO CAPACITY: 16.4 cu.ft. FUEL (City/Hwy): 22-37 / 33-40 mpg SPECIFICATIONS PRICE: $19,720 - $29,370 ENGINE: 2.5L I4 3.5L V6 2.4L I4 Hybrid HORSEPOWER: 169 / 179 / 268 / 187 hp TORQUE: 167 / 171 / 248 / 138 lb-ft SIZE (L x W x H): 189.2 x 71.7 x 57.7-57.9 in. CURB WEIGHT: 3,263 - 3,680 lbs. 0-60 MPH: 6.0 - 8.3 sec 0-100 MPH: 14.5 - 23.8 sec 1/4 MILE: 14.5 sec @ 100 mph 16.5 sec @ 85 mph TOP SPEED: 117 - 145 mph ROADHOLDING: 0.77 - 0.81 g BRAKING: 60-0 mph: ft. CARGO CAPACITY: 10.6 - 15.0 cu.ft. FUEL (City/Hwy): 20-33 / 29-34 mpg RECAP RECAP PROS +Unique "fluidic" styling +Sexier body +Sleek, upscale interior CONS -Not everyone is going to like it PROS +Understated good looks CONS -Looks dull as a dishwasher next to the Sonata

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2011 Hyundai Sonata vs 2005 Mercedes CLS Class

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