2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T SE price

2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T SE

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is a highly competitive entry into the mid-size family sedan segment. Well, that’s finally changed with the 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T SE. Not the inline-four part, but the displacement has dropped to 2.0-liters and a twin-scroll turbo pushing 17.4 psi was strapped on. The new turbo Sonata makes 274 horsepower That’s more than the V6 Accord (271) and more than the V6 Camry (268), it’s more than the Malibu (252) and more than the Altima (270).

However, after road test has result that’s with TC on, the Sonata 2.0T was a little slow off the line, not allowing wheelspin, but the time was still plenty quick. With the stability system off, it allows a bit of wheelspin, but ultimately wasn’t that much quicker. Does not allow pedal overlap for power braking. Does not hold gears; manual mode auto-upshifts, early no less. Fairly significant heat-soak.

With ESP off, the slalom was an exercise in front-wheel-drive oversteer. Slow in, fast out kept the rear in line, and steering smoothness was key. It’s easy to get behind quickly due to slight yaw delay, combined with a losse tail.

Vehicle: 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T SE

Odometer: 3,016
Date: 10/12/10
Driver: Mike Monticello
Base Price (with destination and tax): $24,865
Options:
Price As tested: $24,865 (est.)

Specifications:
Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
Transmission Type: six-speed Automatic
Engine Type: Direct-injection, turbocharged, variable intake and exhaust valve timing, Inline-4
Displacement (cc/cu-in): 1,998cc (122 cu-in)
Redline (rpm): 6,500
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 274 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 269 lb-ft @ 1,800 – 4,500 rpm
Brake Type (front): 11.8-inch ventilated discs with single-piston sliding calipers
Brake Type (rear): 11.2-inch ventilated discs with single-piston sliding calipers
Steering System: Electric speed-proportional power steeringWell, that’s finally changed with the 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T SE. Not the inline-four part, but the displacement has dropped to 2.0-liters and a twin-scroll turbo pushing 17.4 psi was strapped on. The new turbo Sonata makes 274 horsepower That’s more than the V6 Accord (271) and more than the V6 Camry (268), it’s more than the Malibu (252) and more than the Altima (270).
Suspension Type (front): Independent MacPherson strut with gas-charged hydraulic twin tube shock absorber
Suspension Type (rear): Independent multilink, coil-springs, gas-charged hydraulic monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.

Tire Size (front): 225/45R18 95V
Tire Size (rear): 225/45R18 95V
Tire Brand: Hankook
Tire Model: Optimo H431
Tire Type: All Season
Wheel Size: 17-by-7.5 inches front and rear
As Tested Curb Weight (lb): 3,388

Test Results:
0 – 30 (sec): 2.8
0 – 45 (sec): 4.4
0 – 60 (sec): 6.6
0 – 75 (sec): 9.3
1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 14.6 @ 97.9
0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 6.2
30 – 0 (ft): 30
60 – 0 (ft): 120
Slalom (mph): 63.0 stability off ( 59.8 on)
Skid Pad Lateral Acceleration (g): 0.84 stability off (0.80 trac on)
Db @ Idle: 38
Db @ Full Throttle: 66.1
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 62.0