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- 1,549 below average sedan 72,379 gasoline blue automatic
2013 hyundai sonata review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Sonata delivers excellent quality in all of its iterations, with great manners, fuel efficiency and features, all at a competitive price. Sonata was completely redesigned for the 2011 model year. the 2013 hyundai sonata gets an updated navigation system and slight adjustments to the standard feature list, depending on the model. Many other critics have praised sonata's look, however, and if it's confused with any other sedan, it's more likely to be mistaken for a lexus or some other luxury model than for another mainstream mid-size. inside, features, materials and fit and finish are among the best in the class, especially in build quality and tolerances. the 2013 sonata lineup starts with the sonata gls, which retails for about $21,000 and comes with a full complement of power features, cruise control, bluetooth connectivity and more power than other cars in its class. Another $825 adds heated front seats, automatic light control, fog lights and 16 inch alloy wheels. The 2. 0t, as hyundai calls it, satisfies america's perceived need for speed with 274 horsepower and excellent acceleration on regular-grade gas. While such an occurrence will be rare in the real world, the hybrid's blended gas-electric operation still improves fuel economy, with higher mileage ratings than similar hybrids from honda and toyota. Moreover, while the other hybrids in this class have a gearless, continuously variable transmission, the sonata hybrid gets the same 6-speed automatic as the other sonata models. The gls is equipped with air conditioning, a full complement of power features, 60/40 split-folding rear seat and a six-speaker, 104-watt audio system with single cd and satellite radio with a three-month subscription. The standard wheels are 16-inch steel with plastic covers. The gls popular package 825) adds a power driver seat with manual lumbar adjustment, faux leather door panels (in place of the base molded, hard plastic), heated front seats, automatic light control, fog lights and 16 inch alloy wheels. sonata se 23,435) is the sporty model, with a firmer suspension, a manual shift feature with wheel mounted paddle shifters and 18-inch alloy wheels. It comes standard with the contents of the popular package, as well as leather trimmed steering wheel, shift knob and seat bolsters, and proximity key with push-button start. Limited comes standard with dual zone automatic climate control, rear console mounted vents, full leather seats, the 360-watt audio, heated front and rear seats, turn signal indicators in the outside mirrors, piano black or woodgrain interior trim accents, sunroof, auto dimming rearview mirror with compass and 17-inch aluminum wheels. The limited navigation package 2,900) adds navigation, rearview camera, a panoramic sunroof and hyundai's top level infinity audio system. sonata hybrid is powered by a more fuel efficient 166-horspower version of the 2. 4-liter engine and a 40-horsepower electric motor. Epa mileage ratings improve, and hyundai claims the hybrid can run at speeds up to 62 mph on electric power alone. Hybrid features and options essentially mirror those of the se model. beyond the packages, options are limited to dealer-installed features such as remote start 350), rear spoiler 250) and rearview mirror with homelink garage-door control 250). safety features standard on all models include front-impact airbags, driver and front passenger side impact airbags, front and rear seat head-protection curtains, anti-lock brakes (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) and brake assist, electronic stability control, active front-seat head restraints and a tire-pressure monitor. Hyundai's blue link crash-reporting telematics system comes standard, too, with a temporary subscription to basic services. The similarity says something about the styling department's intentions with hyundai's most popular sedan. the sonata is marketed as a mid-size, but its exterior dimensions push the larger limit compared to the toyota camry, honda accord and ford fusion. Indeed, measured by total enclosed space, the sonata sneaks in at the bottom of the government's large-sedan class. hyundai's designers throw around phrases like 'fluidic sculpture design language' and 'monoform side profile' in describing the sonata's styling. They say their goal was a car that won't be mistaken for any other. It's just that the sonata is not necessarily unique, and it's not as clean or sleek as the kia optima sedan, which shares its basic structure. the front end on most sonata models has a pinched nose look echoing the hyundai genesis coupe. Sculpted creases flow forward and inward from the a-pillars (the windshield's side frames), drawing the eye to the grin like grille and outsized hyundai logo. Headlight housings start at the outer edges of the grille and wrap around the front fenders beyond the leading arch of the wheelwell, visually minimizing the front overhang. The lower fascia sports a wide mouth air intake flanked by squinting recesses for fog lights. The grille is body colored on the base gls, and dark chrome on the se and limited. the hybrid's front end shows much of the same shapes and sculpting, but gets an entirely different and quite striking grille treatment, with an oversized, hexagonal opening split by an oversized horizontal bar. Hyundai wants everyone to know that this sonata is something special. The hybrid's headlights make a similar statement, highlighted with a string of led running lights laced around the projector beam lenses. the side view of the sonata shows three sharply defined character lines below the roof. The roof itself tracks though a severely raked windshield and rear window and into a short trunk lid, minimizing the car's visual mass. The highlight is a chrome strip that starts at the headlight housing and runs along the car's beltline (where the side windows meet the door panels) all the way to the rearmost tip of the rear quarter glass. Below this is a knife edge crease sweeping up from the front quarter panel through the door handles, finishing as an eyebrow for the taillight housings. another knife edge crease cuts across the bottom of the doors just above the rocker panels, before leapfrogging the rear wheelwells to melt into the rear bumper. On the hybrid, a chrome strip accents this crease. All three tire sizes fill perfectly circular wheelwells, giving the sonata a balanced front to rear proportion. the rear view might be sonata's cleanest and best. It's an elegant look, with understated taillights, a minimalist chrome bar topping the license plate indent and a lower bumper element that mirrors the front fascia
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