2006 Hyundai Sonata First Drive

Specifications


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TO THE POINT Offered in: GL, GLS and LX trims
Prices range from: $18,495 to $23,495
Our Advice: A must on the family sedan shopping list
MEET THE COMPETITION Honda Accord
Toyota Camry

Specifications Competitors include the Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 300, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Kia Amanti, Kia Optima, Mazda 6, Mercury Milan, Mercury Montego, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G6, Pontiac Grand Prix, Subaru Legacy, Suzuki Verona, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat.

Test Vehicle: 2006 Hyundai Sonata LX
Price as Tested: $23,495 (includes $600 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 3.3-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 235 at 6,000 rpm
Engine Torque: 226 at 3,500 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,458 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 20/30 mpg
Length: 188.9 inches
Width: 72.1 inches
Wheelbase: 107.4 inches
Height: 58.0 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 43.7/37.4 inches
Head room (front/rear): 40.1/38.2 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Cargo Volume: 16.3 cubic feet
Competitors: Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 300, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Stratus, Ford Five Hundred, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Kia Amanti, Kia Optima, Mazda 6, Mercury Milan, Mercury Montego, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G6, Pontiac Grand Prix, Subaru Legacy, Suzuki Verona, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat

Photos courtesy of Hyundai Motor America

By Thom Blackett