Hyundai Sonata i45 test drive since 2009 sedan

Hyundai Sonata YF from 929 900 rub.

Hyundai cars were definitely reached a new round of evolution. What do you want to congratulate not only engineers from Seoul, but also us ordinary buyers

Fifteen to twenty years ago, Korean cars could be identified by a mile by an ordinary appearance. At the turn of the new century, a car from this country was given by the interior by a still life of 14 shades of gray. And also, it seems, yesterday, the distinguishing feature of most Koreans were road habits, driving into a sense of hopeless longing.

And now, please, survived! I have already sniffed out with the scrupulousness of the Pinkerton bloodhound with the scrupulousness of the Pinkerton bloodhound, to get to the bottom of the salon of the new Sonata. Design? The design is very steaming. Finishing materials? Perhaps the envy of many more prestigious competitors. Meta of assembly? The mosquito of the nose will not undermine! Here you definitely need to have the deductive abilities of old Holmes to catch on the evidence, sorry, a blossom ... Well, perhaps the backlight of the automatic transmission of the automatic transmission seemed too bright in the dark, it slightly distracts from the road. And, perhaps, the switches of the turn signals are located a little further from the steering wheel than you would like, you take out to them literally with your fingers. But I agree, this is the nit -picking, as well as too much, for my taste, the angle of inclination of the back of the sofa.

It is necessary to admit that the middle class Hyundai in the performance of the salon looks like a thoroughbred business sedan. So the car rides, as they say, with aplomb. I really liked the tandem engine/transmission. The new 6-speed automatic transmission is very good, soft and economical, and the 2.4-liter four convinces that the absence in the line of engines V6 is not the end of the world.

The only thing that was alerted, slightly inhibited reactions of the machine to sharp restructuring. However, cotton wool on the steering wheel is most likely due to specific shoes. After all, the famous Nokian Hakkapeliitta are incomparable on ice and snow, but on the asphalt obviously not at ease. However, even this drawback leads to slightly frightening thoughts. It turns out that on normal summer rubber Sonata will be in the immediate vicinity of the title of the perfect car? Who would have thought another five years ago ... survived, I tell you, survived!

Driving
Slightly delayed reactions we write off to the factor of winter tires. The rest is TOP!

Salon
Except for too bright illumination, then there are no complaints, by and large.
  
Comfort
The muffled sound of the motor, a comfortable suspension. What else is needed for happiness?
  
Safety
And here there is nothing to scold the car. Everything is at the highest level.
  
Price
Unfortunately, the price of Sonata also ceased to be recognizable Korean.


Advantages and disadvantages
+ Bright appearance, magnificent interior, successful machine
- Non -Norean price, lack of manual transmission for a motor 2.4 liters


Technical characteristics
Dimensions - 4820x1835x1470 mm
Engine - gasoline, 2795 cm3, 178 hp/6000 min -1
Transmission - 5 -speed, automatic
Dynamics - 210 km/h, 9.5 s to 100 km/h
Fuel consumption - 8.3 l/100 km in mix. cycle
Competitors - Nissan Teana, Mazda 6, Toyota Camry

Photo: Sergey Krestov

 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [June 2011]