2014 Hyundai Sonata

Vehicle Overview

The Hyundai Sonata is a midsize sedan that competes with the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima and Ford Fusion in the crowded family-car segment. The front-wheel-drive five-seat Sonata comes with a naturally aspirated or turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

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New for 2014
Exterior changes include a new grille and newly available xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights and LED taillights. A variable steering effort system that lets the driver choose between Comfort, Normal or Sport modes is standard while the SE 2.0T trim level gets a sport-tuned exhaust system. A blind spot warning system is available.

Inside, new available features include a ventilated driver’s seat, carbon fiber trim and a color trip computer between the gauges. Horsepower and torque ratings for the standard 2.4-liter engine are lower this year to comply with EPA standards.

Exterior Highlights

• 16-inch alloy wheels; available 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels
• Heated side mirrors
• Available dual exhaust tips
• Available power sunroof or panoramic sunroof
• Available xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
• Available fog lights
• Available LED taillights

Interior Highlights

• Cloth upholstery; cloth/leather or leather available
• Available heated front and rear seats
• Available ventilated driver’s seat
• 60/40-split folding backseat with center armrest
• Air conditioning; dual-zone automatic climate control available
• Cruise control
• Bluetooth connectivity
• CD stereo with USB port and MP3 jack; available touch-screen stereo
• Available leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Available color trip computer
• Available push-button start
• Available touch-screen navigation system

Under the Hood

• 190-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (192 hp for SE)
• Six-speed automatic transmission
• Front-wheel drive
• Stiffer rear suspension for SE

Safety Features

• Six standard airbags
• Active front head restraints
• Electronic stability system with traction control
• Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist
• Available backup camera
• Available blind spot warning system

Sonata Turbo
The Sonata Turbo has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes a V-6-like 274 hp and 269 pounds-feet of torque. Available in SE or Limited trim, the Sonata Turbo uses a six-speed automatic transmission.

• Shift paddles on steering wheel
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Dual exhaust tips

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