2008 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

2008 Hyundai Sonata

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2008 Hyundai Sonata

Kelley Blue Book Retail $10,950–$13,200  

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: GLS 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 162-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
Standard 600 CCA battery  
(68Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Optional Sequential sport shift: SHIFTRONIC  
3.44 Axle ratio  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

4-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Full wheel wheel covers  
Standard P215/60VR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote heated side-view door mirrors  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Black grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Manual reclining driver seat  
Optional Power reclining driver seat  
Optional Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Optional Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Manual driver fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Manual driver cushion tilt  
Optional Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Premium cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Optional Metal-look instrument panel insert, console insert  
Optional Simulated wood/metal-look instrument panel insert  
Optional Simulated wood/metal-look console insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Chrome and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Optional Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Projector beam halogen headlamps  
Optional Delay-off projector beam halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard 2 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Optional Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual front head restraints  
Standard Adjustable front head restraints with tilt  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 adjustable rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
144 cu.in. Engine displacement  
162-hp @ 5,800 rpm Engine horsepower  
164 lbs.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.5" x 3.8" Engine bore x stroke  
10.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
17.7 gal. Fuel tank capacity
21 mpg Fuel economy city  
31 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.32 Drag coefficient  
3,253 lbs. Curb weight  
4,301 lbs. GVWR  
1,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
188.9" Exterior length  
72.1" Exterior body width  
58.0" Exterior height  
107.4" Wheelbase  
62.0" Front tread  
61.4" Rear tread  
17.9' Turning radius  
6.3" Ground clearance (min.)  
43.7" Front legroom  
37.4" Rear legroom  
40.1" Front headroom  
38.2" Rear headroom  
55.5" Front hiproom  
55.3" Rear hiproom  
57.4" Front shoulder room  
56.9" Rear shoulder room  
105.4 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
16.3 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
16.3 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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