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2012 Hyundai Sonata
$19,795 - $28,195Starting MSRP
Black Onyx Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
36 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/manual shift
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The Sonata lineup comes powered by 4-cylinder engine. The 2.4L unit delivers 198 horsepower with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. An optional 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder kicks out 274 horsepower in either SE or Limited...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
Following a thorough redesign in 2011, the 2012 Hyundai Sonata carries over relatively unchanged.
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Exterior
Black Onyx Pearl
Blue Sky Metallic
Venetian Red Pearl
Hyper Silver Metallic
Silver Frost Metallic
Porcelain White Pearl
Specs
EPA Classification: Large Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas/Electric I4
Displacement: 2.4L/144
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 206 combined
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: - TBD -
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/manual shift
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.21
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.64
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.80
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.39
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.39
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.32
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 36 (Est)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 34 (Est)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 39 (Est)
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 110
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 2.48
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3578
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 0.94
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 0.59
Brake Type: Pwr Regenerative
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x 1.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.2 x 0.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P205/65R16
Rear Tire Size: P205/65R16
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.94
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 17.2
Wheelbase (in): 110.0
Length, Overall (in): 189.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.2
Height, Overall (in): 57.7
Track Width, Front (in): 62.9
Track Width, Rear (in): 62.9
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.1
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 10.7
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 103.8
Front Head Room (in): 40.0
Front Leg Room (in): 45.5
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.9
Front Hip Room (in): 55.2
Second Head Room (in): 37.8
Second Leg Room (in): 34.6
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.7
Second Hip Room (in): 54.9
Vehicle Name: Hyundai Sonata
Body Style: 4 Door Sedan
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: - TBD -
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: - TBD -
Pricing
This model has 12 different trims.
MSRP
$25,850
Invoice
$24,434
Description
2.4L/144, 206 combined, Automatic w/manual shift
Fuel Economy
This model has 12 different trims.
City
34 MPG
Hwy
39 MPG
Combined
36 MPG
Description
2.4L/144, 206 combined, Automatic w/manual shift
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