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