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|Hyundai Motor Stages World Premiere of |

|All-new Sonata in Korea |

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|Hyundai Motor’s symbolic mid-size sedan boasts premium evolved design and craftsmanship |

|Inspires driver confidence with dynamic performance, smooth ride and predictable handling |

|Class-leading advanced safety and convenience features |

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|March 24, 2014 – Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea’s largest automaker, today unveiled the `All-new Sonata’, a sophisticated evolution of the |

|brand’s long-established mid-size sedan. The all-new Sonata represents the practical application of premium Hyundai Motor technologies first |

|introduced in the all-new Genesis, which was given its world premiere in Korea in November 2013. |

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|A modern, enhanced vehicle with class-leading advanced features, the all-new Sonata has been designed using Hyundai Motor’s evolved Fluidic |

|Sculpture philosophy. Displaying a refined, premium style, the all-new Sonata showcases Hyundai Motor’s sleek exterior and intuitive interior |

|design ethos, projecting a harmonious and athletic appearance. |

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|The all-new Sonata’s design concept focuses on ‘Inner Force’, a theme that points to its evolved aesthetic and confident perfection. Premium |

|equipment, style and status deliver a feeling typically associated with vehicles in the segment above. The all-new Sonata successfully fulfills|

|the practical needs of drivers, while evoking a sense of confidence and class at the same time. It also represents the democratization of new |

|technologies first developed for inclusion in the all-new Genesis, offering Modern Premium values to more customers. |

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|“The Sonata has been playing a key role in Hyundai Motor’s rapid growth in the global market, as well as leading the development of the Korean |

|auto industry. We are confident that the all-new Sonata will change the landscape of the global mid-size sedan market,” Choong Ho Kim, |

|President and CEO of Hyundai Motor, said during the all-new Sonata launching ceremony in Seoul today. “Hyundai Motor has been pursuing |

|qualitative growth, providing innovative experiences and values to our customers, and the all-new Sonata will be at the center of these |

|efforts.” |

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|The all-new Sonata project began with the aim of developing a world-class premium mid-size sedan through innovation in fundamental areas, while|

|maintaining the model’s proud heritage. Inspiring driver confidence was an important goal for the all-new Sonata: the new model utilizes a |

|modified Hyundai Motor platform that has been optimized to offer a dynamic driving experience. The car’s newly designed underpinnings |

|contribute to an improvement in suspension performance and a greater structural rigidity over the previous generation model, resulting in 41% |

|greater torsional strength and 35% greater bending strength than the outgoing model. |

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|The new model is 35 millimeters longer and 30 millimeters wider than the previous generation Sonata, delivering a marginal increase in exterior|

|size but worthwhile gains in internal volume. |

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|Advanced suspension design and active safety features such as Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning System and Advanced Smart Cruise |

|Control, ensure a rewarding and safe driving experience. Uncompromised levels of convenience features are fitted to the all-new Sonata, |

|providing it with the type of luxury, safety and technology equipment typically associated with cars from the segment above. A variety of |

|premium features such as rear parking sensors, heated leather seats and rear-side curtain airbags emphasize Hyundai Motor’s commitment to |

|delivering value beyond expectations. Advanced multimedia systems and next-generation infotainment equipment are also fitted to the all-new |

|Sonata. |

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|Hyundai Motor’s engineers concentrated on offering efficient and effective powertrains that would deliver maximum performance for the all-new |

|Sonata. As a result the new model offers drivers impressive acceleration and economy, together with useable low and mid-range torque that |

|provides exceptional drivability in every situation. The wide range of engines is mated to manual, automatic transmission gearboxes, and all of|

|these drivetrain options offer high fuel efficiency and low exhaust emissions, re-emphasizing Hyundai Motor’s continuing commitment to the |

|global environment. |

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|Since the Sonata badge was first introduced by Hyundai Motor in 1985, cumulative sales have almost reached seven million units, making this |

|model the third Hyundai Motor model ever to achieve the landmark figure. Hyundai Motor’s previous generation Sonata was launched in 2009, |

|embracing the brand’s Fluidic Sculpture design philosophy. The striking design and stylish appearance of the previous generation Sonata |

|enhanced Hyundai Motor’s image. |

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|The all-new Sonata, the result of three years of development and an investment of approximately 450 billion Won (KRW), is scheduled to be |

|launched outside Korea in the second half of this year. Hyundai Motor targets to sell a total of 228,000 units (Korea: 63,000 / Overseas: |

|165,000) for this year, while aiming to expand it up to 338,000 units (Korea: 89,000 / Overseas: 249,000) next year. |

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|01 Key Differences: All-new Sonata vs previous generation Sonata |

|Building on the success of previous generation Sonata |

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|02 Styling |

|Evolved Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design styling |

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|03 Driving Performance |

|Driving dynamics and chassis development |

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|04 Safety |

|Comprehensive safety features, high crash performance and BIW strength |

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|05 Convenience Features |

|Driver-focused convenience features and advanced technologies |

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|06 NVH |

|Low levels of NVH |

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|07 Powertrain |

|Smooth, powerful and economical powertrains |

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|08 Technical Specifications |

|Technical details of all-new Sonata |

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|* Product specifications and options available may vary by region |

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|1. Key Differences: All- new Sonata vs. previous generation Sonata |

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|Refined premium design |

|Innovation in fundamentals |

|Body-in-White 41 percent, 35 percent stiffer in torsional, bending strength |

|Use of advanced-high strength steel increased by 30 percent |

|Spacious, luxurious cabin |

|Lower levels of NVH |

|Ergonomic driver-focused interior layout |

|Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) |

|Blind Spot Detection |

|Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) |

|Hands-free Smart Trunk |

|Driver knee airbag |

|Modern LED lighting |

|Emergency stop signal |

|Electronic parking brake |

|Heated rear seats |

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|2. Styling |

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|Following the world premiere of the all-new Genesis luxury sedan, the all-new Sonata is the second vehicle to demonstrate Hyundai Motor’s |

|evolved design philosophy, Fluidic Sculpture 2.0. Fluidic Sculpture embraces the company’s ‘Modern Premium’ brand direction and its commitment |

|to delivering value beyond expectations. |

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|As applied to the all-new Sonata, Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 retains the original essence of this well-received design philosophy while being |

|further defined by core characteristics, such as simple and harmonious design with refined fluidic design elements. The all-new Sonata offers |

|modern style through easy-to-understand and pleasing design fundamentals that are expressed through rich visuotactile colors, materials and |

|overall levels of finish. |

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|Exterior Design |

|While inheriting the sensational design of the previous Sonata, the all-new Sonata has evolved into a more refined, premium vehicle. Hyundai |

|Motor designers emphasized its inner dignity, expressed through polished lines and forms. |

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|Hyundai Motor’s latest interpretation of Fluidic Sculpture provides the all-new Sonata with a high-class, sleek style, a confident stance, and |

|an appearance that is in keeping with Hyundai Motor’s pioneering family look. Ultimately, the balanced, refined styling of the all-new Sonata |

|conveys the dynamic driving experience offered by the new model. |

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|A single-frame premium 3D hexagonal grille is a key styling element at the front of the all-new Sonata, while refined swage lines on its flanks|

|and futuristic features at its rear contribute to its dynamic shape. Powerful light-emitting diode (LED) daytime running lights and striking |

|rear light clusters add to the new model’s sophisticated appearance. |

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|Interior Design |

|The all-new Sonata benefits from improved interior ergonomics, resulting in a completely driver-focused cabin that incorporates Hyundai Motor’s|

|core interior design principles of safety, intuitiveness and simplicity. |

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|The all-new Sonata provides the luxury feel of a car from the segment above in a mid-size sedan package, conveying a sense of style and |

|dynamism previously unavailable in a Hyundai Motor car in this class. In order to convey this sense of luxury the points of contact between the|

|driver and car were closely examined and enhanced – one result being the high-grade materials such as leather and metal that are utilized |

|throughout. Maximum seat comfort and convenience is provided through the use of high-end environmentally friendly materials and elegant trim |

|details. |

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|HMI |

|Central to conveying the all-new Sonata’s premium design qualities is transmitting that experience to the driver and passengers, which Hyundai |

|Motor has achieved through the use of high-grade materials where constant physical contact with the car’s occupants occurs. Additionally, |

|significant attention to detail was paid to ergonomics. For example, Hyundai Motor engineers focused their attention on developing the ideal |

|steering wheel design to ensure the best possible grip and feel for the driver. After a series of tests the dimensions and style of the wheel |

|were altered: an overall increase in rim cross section thickness and ergonomic improvements to grip rests ensure more of the steering wheel |

|surface is in contact with the driver. Such subtle improvements to detail enhance the driving experience of the all-new Sonata, especially at |

|high speeds. |

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|The all-new Sonata has also been fitted with newly configured parts, such as a redesigned steering column in order to accommodate the car’s |

|optimal driver-focused layout. The central console has moved away from the traditional shape and style, and vital information is now displayed |

|in a more effective and easy-to-digest manner, in the instrument cluster facing the driver. This approach significantly improves visibility for|

|the driver, emphasizing that Hyundai Motor cares for the drivers of its vehicles. |

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|The switches in the all-new Sonata have been grouped depending on function and are within easy reach of the driver, facilitating quicker, safer|

|control. Switch feel was also given rigorous consideration, both in terms of operational force and touch, in order to make locating and |

|operating functions as easy as possible while driving. The feel and grip of every component occupants come into contact with has been improved |

|over the previous generation model. |

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|3. Driving Performance |

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|The all-new Sonata sets a new standard for ride in a mid-size sedan. Extensive chassis testing and tuning set out to improve the ride |

|characteristics of the all-new Sonata over its predecessor, with particular attention being paid to chassis rigidity. Improved twisting and |

|bending strength have been achieved thanks to greater use of Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), which is twice as rigid and 10 percent |

|lighter than traditional steel, resulting in enhanced safety and driving performance. |

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|As one of the key drivers of Hyundai Motor’s sales, the all-new Sonata was tested in a variety of locations worldwide, including the famed |

|Nürburgring in Germany at Hyundai Motor’s dedicated Technical Center, and the Mojave Proving Ground in California, America, in order to |

|maximize product competitiveness and satisfy the diverse needs of its global audience. |

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|Reducing road noise, vibrations and enhancing driving dynamics were priorities for the all-new Sonata development team. These objectives were |

|achieved in part through optimized suspension damping that gives occupants a soft, silent and comfortable experience. A luxurious feel is |

|generated through exceptional ride comfort, while the thorough development of handling and steering feel allows the all-new Sonata to also |

|offer a stable and secure ride over all road surfaces and in all driving conditions. |

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|In order to improve ride and handling performance, there have been significant changes to the front and rear suspension, whose structure and |

|geometry have been greatly modified to enhance responsiveness, handling and stability. The dual lower suspension arms of the rear suspension of|

|the all-new Sonata distribute lateral forces more effectively than single arm versions, providing greater freedom to finely tune ride |

|characteristics. |

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|Steering feel has been further increased thanks to the development of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) that has resulted in a larger data|

|processing unit, increased logic control cycle and motor control speed, and greater steering column rigidity. Gentle on-center feel and agile, |

|precise and responsive steering feel are aided by the all-new Sonata’s Drive Mode Select function, which allows the driver to choose the best |

|driving parameters to suit their requirements or the current road conditions. |

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|In terms of braking, the all-new Sonata boasts superior stopping distances for a car of its class, combined with an assured, firm feel. Driver |

|confidence is enhanced through the linear delivery of impressive braking performance, while greater comfort is ensured thanks to minimal |

|intrusion of noise and vibration into the cabin. |

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|Carefully-paired powertrain combinations allow the all-new Sonata to deliver improved drivability over the previous generation model. A key aim|

|during the development of the all-new Sonata was to provide useable performance and drivability while delivering maximum economy under |

|regularly-encountered driving conditions. |

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|4. Safety |

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|Body In White Stiffness |

|An impressive 51 percent of the all-new Sonata’s steel is Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), an increase of 30 percent over the previous |

|generation model. These AHSS components are used to both increase stiffness and more effectively protect passengers, helping the all-new Sonata|

|to achieve top-class safety ratings according to the company’s internal tests. |

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|The new model has been further strengthened by increasing the use of structural adhesive more than ten times when compared with the previous |

|generation model. The addition of dual member structures in main sections of the body has added strength too, while the prevalence of |

|hot-stamped components has increased by 9 percent over the previous model. Notably, the hot-stamped double-section structure on the B-pillar |

|especially contributes greatly to the excellent performance of the all-new Sonata in crash performance tests. |

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|These changes mean that the all-new Sonata’s torsional and bending stiffness has increased by 41 percent and 35 percent respectively, compared |

|with its predecessor. Internal testing data suggest that the new model will score highly in official crash overlap and chassis strength tests. |

|In addition, high rear impact performance is ensured through reinforced side and cross members that support the vehicle’s sub-frames and |

|strengthen sub-frame mounting points, which also improves suspension responsiveness. |

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|High Technology for Safety |

|The all-new Sonata features an abundance of advanced safety features designed to protect its occupants. A suite of airbags, including driver |

|knee airbag, are fitted to the new model, while several advanced passive and active systems work harmoniously to ensure the all-new Sonata is |

|one of the safest vehicles on the road. |

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|Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) uses radar to automatically calculate the distance to cars directly ahead and behind. The system maintains|

|a constant gap to the next vehicle and deploys the Automatic Emergency Braking system if a stationary vehicle is detected ahead – avoiding a |

|potential collision. |

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|Blind Spot Detection (BSD) monitors traffic around the car in the driver’s blind spots, warning drivers of possible unseen hazards. This system|

|notifies the driver of hidden hazards through an indicator symbol on the instrument panel and via illuminated signals on both exterior mirrors.|

|If a driver should ignore these visual warnings and begin to change lanes, the BSD system automatically issues an audible warning. |

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|The Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) uses the all-new Sonata’s forward-facing sensor technology to recognize defined lanes situated ahead |

|of the vehicle. If the LDWS detects departure from the current lane of travel, a warning signal is issued through a visual symbol on the |

|dashboard, accompanied with an audible warning. |

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|To ensure drivers of oncoming vehicles are not distracted by the all-new Sonata’s headlights at night, the High Beam Assist (HBA) function |

|automatically detects an approaching vehicle and dips the high beam headlights to reduce glare. When the system no longer detects a vehicle |

|ahead, it re-activates the high beam headlights to provide a clearer field of vision for the driver. |

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|In crash safety performance tests, the all-new Sonata is expected to achieve top-class results through careful design which ensures the car |

|effectively distributes crash energy. Frontal impact forces are absorbed and distributed through the mid-section to minimize cabin distortion. |

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|In terms of side and rear collision tests, the all-new Sonata provides high levels of occupant protection thanks to inherent strength achieved |

|through the use of hot-stamped steel with dual layer reinforcement, and independent side airbag technology specially designed to protect |

|occupant’s upper bodies in the event of an accident. Pedestrian safety was also a prime consideration, resulting in the provision of a durable |

|and weight-optimized hood structure, and a scuttle panel that offers increased head protection safeguards. |

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|5. Convenience |

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|The all-new Sonata delivers uncompromising convenience and generous interior space, together with elegant interior details, offering luxury |

|typically associated with vehicles from the class above. |

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|For front seat passengers, the all-new Sonata features integrated, height-adjustable seats that have been developed to maximize comfort and |

|convenience. They are also vented to cool passengers under humid conditions, and heated to provide warmth during cold weather, faster than the |

|previous version. |

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|The high levels of comfort extend to rear-seat passengers who benefit from heated seats, an electric rear window blind and rear side curtain |

|blinds – a segment-first feature. Personal reading lights provide rear passengers with directed illumination, while the new car’s spacious |

|interior and slim front seat backs mean there is plenty of legroom for all occupants. |

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|A panoramic sunroof brings a sense of the outside into the cabin of the all-new Sonata, and ensures a light and refreshing atmosphere is |

|maintained at all times. Throughout the vehicle, elegant hand-crafted details can be found, utilizing high-end environmentally-friendly |

|materials. |

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|Advanced vehicle infotainment features, including sophisticated next-generation multi-media systems, ensure the all-new Sonata delivers |

|cutting-edge entertainment and connectivity to drivers and passengers. A range of options are available, starting with a 3.8” LCD display, |

|moving up to 8.0” color touchscreen units, each of which utilize intuitive, clear ergonomic displays. Supporting USB, Bluetooth and iPod |

|connectivity, the all-new Sonata also features voice recognition and smartphone integration. |

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|Further convenience is provided by the all-new Sonata’s Smart Trunk function. Using the vehicle’s smart key, the system can be activated (in |

|the user settings menu) to open the trunk automatically when the smart key is detected near the rear bumper for longer than three seconds. |

|Unlike competitor systems, the Smart Trunk function does not utilize an under-fender kick-sensor, but employs a fender-mounted antenna to |

|receive its instruction to operate, providing an illuminated and audible warning prior to opening. This allows users to keep both feet on the |

|ground at all times during operation – more convenient and safer when both hands are full, for example. |

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|6. NVH |

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|Improving NVH levels over the previous generation Sonata was an important area of focus for Hyundai Motor engineers developing the all-new |

|Sonata. A result is noticeably lower audible levels of noise for occupants of the all-new Sonata. Levels of engine and transmission NVH have |

|been kept to a minimum through minimized acceleration noise and additional damping of the transmission mounting points. |

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|Reduced NVH levels (dB) for the all-new Sonata: |

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|All-new |

|Sonata |

|Previous generation Sonata |

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|Idle |

|Steering Wheel |

|107 |

|107 |

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|Floor |

|97 |

|98 |

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|Acceleration Noise |

|51 |

|52 |

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|Acceleration Booming |

|79 |

|80 |

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|Road Noise (FRT/RR) |

|63/65 |

|65/66 |

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|Audible (rumbling) road and engine (booming) noise is kept to an absolute minimum inside the all-new Sonata, thanks to soundproofing materials |

|that have been used to reduce apertures through which noise could potentially be transmitted into the cabin. Across the available range of |

|powertrains engineers reduced high-RPM booming, refined engine tones to provide a greater sense of smooth acceleration, and removed unwanted |

|and intrusive additional noises. |

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|Refined suspension damping achieves a soft, quiet and comfortable ride, creating a calm, luxurious and peaceful ambiance. Improvements to |

|braking performance were also concentrated on reducing NVH levels, and the all-new Sonata achieves the lowest levels of braking NVH for a |

|vehicle in its class. |

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|The all-new Sonata benefits from a reinforced firewall that uses an integrated dual-member construction, increasing strength and improving NVH |

|levels. Sound absorption underneath the car has also been maximized, with the addition of a specially designed under cover that utilizes glass |

|fiber reinforced polypropylene expansion board material. |

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|The on-road behavior of the all-new Sonata has been engineered to ensure a sophisticated and relaxing ride, achieving optimal levels of |

|quietness for a car in its class. A soft, refined attitude with low volume NVH gives the all-new Sonata a key competitive advantage over its |

|rivals. |

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|7. Powertrain |

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|The all-new Sonata offers a wide range of engine and transmission options that deliver enhanced performance. With an emphasis on practicality, |

|the powertrains of all-new Sonata have been carefully engineered and tuned for precise power delivery and maximum refinement. |

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|A range of MPi and GDi engines deliver maximum drivability in all driving conditions, thanks to improvements that mean plentiful torque and |

|power are available across a wider range of engine speeds. Carefully-matched smooth-shifting transmissions ensure maximum availability of full |

|engine output and contribute to a smooth and relaxing ride for occupants. While the all-new Sonata is equipped with 2.0 CVVL, 2.4 GDi, 2.0 LPi |

|for the Korean market, variations will vary, depending on each market. |

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|8. Technical Specifications |

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|Engines: |

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|Capacity (cc) |

|Power (PS) |

|Torque (kg.m) |

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|2.0 CVVL |

|1,999 |

|168 |

|20.5 |

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|2.4 GDi |

|2,359 |

|193 |

|25.2 |

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|2.0 LPi |

|1,999 |

|151 |

|19.8 |

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|Drivetrain: |

|Front-wheel drive |

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|Transmissions: |

|6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual |

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|Suspension and damping: |

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|MacPherson strut front suspension |

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|Rear |

|Multi-link rear suspension |

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|Steering: |

|Type |

|MDPS (Motor Driven Electric Power Steering) |

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|Overall steering gear ratio |

|14.3 |

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|Steering wheel turn |

|(lock to lock) |

|2.78 |

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|Minimum turning radius |

|5.45 (m) |

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|Wheels and tires: |

|Wheel type |

|Tires |

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|6.5Jx 16-inch alloy wheels |

|205/65R16 |

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|7.0Jx 17-inch alloy wheels |

|215/55R17 |

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|7.5Jx 18-inch alloy wheels |

|235/45R18 |

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|Exterior dimensions (mm): |

|Overall length |

|4855 |

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|Overall width |

|1865 (excluding door mirrors) |

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|Overall height |

|1475 |

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|Wheelbase |

|2805 |

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|Front overhang |

|965 |

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|Rear overhang |

|1085 |

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|Front tread |

|1614-16” / 1602-17” / 1597-18” |

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|Rear tread |

|1621-16” / 1609-17” / 1604-18” |

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|Interior dimensions (mm): |

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|Rear |

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|Head room |

|1025 |

|975 |

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|Leg room |

|1155 |

|905 |

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|Shoulder room |

|1470 |

|1435 |

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|Capacities (liters): |

|Fuel tank (liters) |

|70 |

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|Luggage (liters) |

|SAE : 462 / VDA : 510 |

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|* Figures stated are manufacturer’s estimates |

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|-Ends- |

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|About Hyundai Motor |

|Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is committed to becoming a lifetime partner in automobiles and beyond. The company, which leads the |

|Hyundai Motor Group, an innovative business structure capable of circulating resources from molten iron to finished cars, offers top-quality |

|best-sellers such as Elantra, Sonata and Genesis. Hyundai Motor has seven manufacturing bases and seven design & technical centers outside of |

|South Korea and in 2013, sold 4.73 million vehicles globally. With almost 100,000 employees worldwide, Hyundai Motor continues to enhance its |

|product line-up with localized models and strives to strengthen its leadership in clean technology, starting with the world’s first |

|mass-produced hydrogen-powered vehicle, ix35 Fuel Cell.  |

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