LA JOLLA, California — Turbocharged and hybrid versions of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata will debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show, Hyundai's head of product planning, Scott Margason, announced today via the company's official Twitter account.
Equipped with a direct-injected and turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder, the Hyundai Sonata Turbo will be positioned above Sonatas with the normally aspirated 2.4-liter engine. The 2.0-liter turbo is likely to make in the neighborhood of 240-250 horsepower — a step up from the 198-hp rating on the 2.4-liter engine.
We don't know many details yet about the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Hyundai has said it will use lithium-polymer batteries but will not offer plug-in capability. Beyond that, it's a good bet that the hybrid Sonata will combine one of the four-cylinder engines with a front-drive electric motor.
Check back on Thursday February 18 at 9 a.m. PST for Inside Line's exclusive live Webcast as Hyundai CEO John Krafcik introduces the 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
Inside Line says: The 2011 Sonata is the most interesting car in the family sedan class, and it doesn't even have a V6. — Erin Riches, Senior Editor
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djc1969 says:
07:21 PM, 09/19/2010
To xoquixxoqafxo:
Fair enough on the fat cat issue, to respond to you other info of this post. The Civic was MORE than just boosted, the motor/trans was totally reworked top to bottom and threw down 655 hp's to the wheels without nitrous oxide, which he also has. I am familiar with Pike Peak events, love them. I am making a factual statment if all things are equal, the V6 WILL out gun the 4, period! If the power and weight, gearing and final drive were par on exact in both cars, the 6 would do in the 4, it just can't be beat. Same would go for a V8 - V6 showdown!
At Bandemere 6000 feet above sea level, no turbo 4's would compete in the nationals that I went to this year. You just don't seem to get 12,000 horsepower of of a 4 like you can a Big Block V8+ and yes I did say twelve thousand horsepower. Boost is a HUGE advantage and it is such an interesting thing from a design standpoint. In every day driving, the turbo cars are so much better off in high altitude such as mine, it is like cheating, because it creates more air into the engine, where there is less oxygen at altitude, so a turbo car runs better than normally asperated ones in that environment. This in itself is why I would like the turbo car, I will NOT like it because it will be buzzy and unrefined compared to a V6 or V8 powerplant at high RPM's. The higher the revs, the more buzz, yes torque comes on lower in a turbo format 4,6,8, cylinders etc... but horsepower is up high and that makes it numb and vibration comes on harder up top.
Thank you for the good points you have added to this post. I liked all that you had to say
Ciao djc1969!
gtpprototype says:
12:40 AM, 05/10/2010
To xoquixxoqafxo:
The comment about "ignorant Americans" and being the "fattest" country, etc., referring to alleged preference for 6cyl. engines and above etc., best not be coming from a Eurosnob, right?
Sure hope not. I'd have to remind you that most of the big V-10's and all of those V-12's (even V16's) are coming from across the pond and consequently pay heavy gas-guzzler's tax to operate on our roads. America has shown it can produce power and still have great efficiency. For instance Corvette (even Z06) pays no gas-guzzler's tax despite its huge power and performance numbers. Those high revving Euro engines are not doing that.
I also find it ironic how the Eurosnobs will talk about how fat America is while something like one in two Europeans smoke and drink like fish. Habit preferences aside, they need not be hypocritical and show consideration for accuracy and fairness. (Not saying you're one of them.) ;)
To djc1969:
Living in Denver, which is hilly, 4cyl. engines would not usually make for the best choice because of their deficient low-end torque. But as far as boosting up a Civic to "outgun" the Z06 (the Civic would have to be very boosted), etc., would you not acknowledge that its all about the boosting? I think you are accepting that, but then you say that even with equal power and equal weight, the V6 and above out accelerates the 4 (regardless of boost) because of the dynamics of the engine.
I think I would respectfully disagree. Racing series, for instance, are great examples of varied ways to arrive at the same given performance for each manufacturer's preference of engine packaging. Whether it be strips or ovals, roadcourses or rallies, the series regulators even out the playing field of cubic inches with acceptable boosting.
Many manufacturers have won championships with 4cyl. engines on massive boosting. In the early 90's, Toyota dominated the prestigious IMSA GTP Series with the inline 4, single turbo 2.0 liter engine (found in Celica and MR2) and ran around the V8's, V12's in both sprint and endurance events for years. Boosting was 120 inches for just over 1000 BHP. Nothing could touch it. Eventually, the series applied added weight and air inlet restrictions to help the other competitors. The BHP was supposed to be about the same for each entry. It was all that big boosting for the Toyota. (Same in Rally, Pikes Peak, etc.)
On drag strips across the country, massively boosted 4cyl. engines (with equal, or even higher weight) routinely take titles while running around V6 and V8 engines. Its all about the boosting and how fast one can get that pump (engines are pumps) flowing. (Like your Civic to Z06 illustration.)
There are many examples - I just gave a couple towards this point.
My three cents.
djc1969 says:
10:25 AM, 05/02/2010
xoquixxoqafxo
You have NO concept of anything at all... fat cats??? Our country pales in comparison to others our dollar is half it's worth since 2006... to keep you in check my dear friend. I have owned both Honda and Hyundai.. Honda cannot compete with the quality especially for the dollar. It was not until 2005 did Honda have anything in there parts bin toward a V6 that was even applicable. Next if you want a Honda go buy one.. why are you even on this site then??? This is about the HYUNDAI SONATA not the Honda accord forum... next I CHOOSE to drive a V6 because I Chose to drive one.. that's my choice not yours, it has nothing to do with sucking fuel down. I love V6's and V8's and hey for what it's worth Mr know it all... there were few turbo 4's on the market until now that you could even get in a midsized sedan Passat = junk: Audi? not for my money too slow for 40k.... Subaru?... they offered it ONLY in the (not so) impreza. Now they offer it in the Legacy, but it only comes in 5 speed manual and I am not going to shift anything but my sport bike or a Corvette. Subaru??? Now there is a gas hog for you... My friend is the director of operations at Subaru and I can get ANYONE a Subaru at FACTORY costs.. not dealer costs.. I don't want one... who wants an AWD turbo 4 that gets 16-19 MPG and an outdated 4 speed automatic? Not me, If I am "sucking gas" then I'll take a HIGH mileage V6 instead, I get over 30MPG traveling you can't do that with a Suck-ba-ru? no! In all fairness I might MIGHT chose my next car as the Turbo 4 Sonata... the figures have came out and they are relatively impressive, but I may go with the V6 optioned 3.8L Azera instead... once I drive them back to back end of this year I will know which direction my purchase will be... and it WILL BE A HYUNDAI~
amorak says:
07:48 AM, 03/31/2010
BREAKING NEWS: Hyundai Sonata Turbo dishing up a cracking 274HP and 269 lb-ft of torque and 34 MPG from a twin-scroll turbocharged 2.0-liter direct-injection four-cylinder
skw0123 says:
09:27 PM, 03/30/2010
@alex38
Inline sixes. Unless you're into abominations like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fWjkLnok0.
thebigbs says:
07:51 PM, 03/30/2010
hyundai.com has full info about hybrid and turbo 37/39mpgs turbo 22/34 and 274hp!
xoquixxoqafxo says:
07:27 AM, 03/25/2010
@ djc1969
You are just another one of those ignorant American drivers who refuse to drive anything with less than 6 cylinders. You are the reason why America is one of the fattest nations in the country (in people and fuel consumption). You are right with the fact that V6 and V8 models offer more refinement than a 4 cylinder, but why the heck do you need to waste all that gas on a sedan when a 4 cylinder with the same output will suffice? Save those gas guzzling engines for trucks. And I am saying all this and I drive an 01 V6 Honda Accord. Yes, i love the motor, its powerful and refined, but i get 18 mpg in the city... My next car will definetly be a turbo 4 cylinder or a high output normally aspirated 4 cylinder (Acura TSX perhaps). This new sonata is promising but I still dont trust their quality, dependabilty, and resale value. For me, I will always still take my Honda or a Hyundai.
alex38 says:
05:55 PM, 03/24/2010
This is some incredible stuff. Inside line has some images of the 2013 BMW 3-series and a touch ironic that there are talks that BMW may be moving to 4-cyl with turbos and away from V6s - in the footsteps of Hyundai?
I really want to test drive the Sonata Turbo. Color me impressed..
wikiwiki says:
11:09 AM, 03/24/2010
Go Hyundai!!! Very impressive offerings.
jscion says:
12:05 PM, 03/18/2010
Hyundai is smart to leave out the V-6 in the Sonata. The Sonata V-6 and the Azera are too close in price and despite the Sonata's success, much of it can still be owed to the bargain basement price. Those looking for V-6 powered mid-sized sedans are likely looking for more of the plush crusing qualities the Azera would offer over the more sporting look and feel of the Sonata. It makes sense to elimate the market overlap between the two sedans.