Thursday, May 8, 2008

2006 Hyundai Sonata

The 2006 Hyundai Sonata is the first year model in the fourth generation lineup of the Sonata. Engine choices have been retuned and redesigned, now offering drivers the choice of either a 2.4L Inline-4 producing 162HP and 164FTLB of torque or the performance-oriented 3.3L V-6 engine boasting an incredible 235HP and 226FTLB of torque.

Fuel economy for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata has been improved greatly over previous generations. The 2.4L Inline-4 has an EPA-estimated 24mpg in the city and 34mpg on the highway while the 3.3L V-6 holds an EPA-estimated 20MPG around the city and 30MPG on the highway.

Drivers have the choice of either a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission on a front-wheel-drive platform sitting on 107” wheel-base tires.

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