2011 Hyundai Sonata won’t offer V6 option

Posted: Sep 28, 2009
Filed under: 2011 Releases, Hybrids, Green News, Hyundai

2011 Hyundai Sonata

According to a report by Wards, Hyundai Motor America will not offer a V6 engine in its next-generation Sonata mid-sized sedan lineup. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata will go on sale in the United States early next year.

Instead, the new Sonata will be offered with Hyundai’s new 2.4L Theta II GDI 4-cylinder gasoline engine that produces 175-hp and returns an estimated fuel-economy of 22/32 mpg (city/highway). All engines will be mated to a 6-speed automatic.

The new 2011 Hyundai Sonata for the U.S. market is expected to debut at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show in January.

Wards said that Hyundai is also nixing the V6 engine from its Tucson Crossover model.

2010 Hyundai Sonata (Korea Model):

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- By: Kap Shah

Source: WardsAuto

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  • Dennis
    I think Hyundai would make a huge mistake by not having a V-6 engine option on the new 2011 Sonata. I own a 2008 Sonata with the V-6 engine and really do enjoy the extra power when I need it, plus it's a much smoother running engine than the 4-cyl. Again, sad news if Hyundai doesn't offer the V-6, all other mid-size cars do.
  • Autto
    Sadly, the word is that the beautiful red Sonata pictured above is a fake...The white one is the one coming to our shores.
  • Autto
    They most likely already plan to add the V6 after the first year...But that is one HOT red Sonata!!! Though I kind of prefer the grille of the white(Korean) model.
  • tall1
    Yes I think that would be a mistake considering their recent advancements in sales. The car looks upscale enough so having a V6 option just seems natural. Maybe they want to push V6 sales to Azera and Genesis?
  • Ebirah
    Interesting ... even tho the Accord/Camry sell most of their units w/ the 4 banger they still offer a v6 ... I think that I read somewhere that ~3/4 of their sales are v6s. Anyhow, odd that Hyundai would not want to compete on that level since they are in the midst of their Toyota-esque conquer the world ...
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