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The Hyundai Sonata name has been a part of the American car market since its debut in 1989. Now in its fourth generation, and wearing new skin for 2009, the car offers a level of refinement usually reserved for more expensive cars.
The Sonata is offered in three separate trim levels-GLS, SE, and Limited. Each trim is available with either a 2.4L inline four-cylinder or 3.3L V6. The I4 delivers 175..... |
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The Hyundai Genesis is all-new for 2009, and the South Korean manufacturer has seized the opportunity to create a genuinely eye-catching, up-scale model.
Exterior styling blends all the best lines from all the best luxury sedans on the road today. The result is not so much derivative as it is quite attractive, and the well-proportioned car with its badgeless front grille is sure to turn heads.
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A 138-horsepower, 2.0L four-cylinder engine powers all 2009 Hyundai Elantras, and this powerplant is paired with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The engine has variable valve timing for responsiveness and efficiency; fuel economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.
The Elantra has a revised four-wheel independent suspension with MacPherson struts in fron..... |
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Two different Hyundai Azera models, GLS and Limited, are offered for 2009. The GLS starts at $24,970. The Limited starts at $28,920. Both come with a very generous amount of equipment compared to sedans in their price range. Fog lamps, LED taillights, speed-sensitive wipers, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and dual-zone climate control are all standard.
The GLS features a 3.3L, 234-horsepower, V..... |
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