2012 Hyundai Sonata

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2012 Hyundai Sonata

Starting MSRP $19,795–$28,195

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: GLS 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 198-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)  
See Specs 190-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
(54Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Available Mode select transmission  
Available Sequential sport shift: SHIFTRONIC  
3.25 Axle ratio  
Available Axle ratio: 2.89  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Available Overdrive  
Available Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut 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 electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Full wheel wheel covers  
Standard P205/65HR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

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

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
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, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Blue Link Emergency communication system  
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  
Standard Rear 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  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Available 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Available Power reclining driver seat  
Available Power 2-way driver lumbar support  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Available Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Available Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Available 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  
Available Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Metal-look shift knob  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Standard Internet access  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Integrated roof antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard 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 Digital/analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure 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 and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
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 Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
144 cu.in. Engine displacement  
198-hp @ 6,300 rpm Engine horsepower  
184 lbs.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.5" x 3.8" Engine bore x stroke  
11.30 to 1 Compression ratio  
18.5 gal. Fuel tank capacity
24 mpg Fuel economy city  
35 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.28 Drag coefficient  
3,161 lbs. Curb weight  
4,299 lbs. GVWR  
189.8" Exterior length  
72.2" Exterior body width  
57.9" Exterior height  
110.0" Wheelbase  
62.9" Front tread  
62.9" Rear tread  
17.9' Turning radius  
5.5" Ground clearance (min.)  
45.5" Front legroom  
34.6" Rear legroom  
40.0" Front headroom  
37.8" Rear headroom  
55.2" Front hiproom  
54.9" Rear hiproom  
57.9" Front shoulder room  
56.7" Rear shoulder room  
103.8 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
16.4 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
16.4 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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