ALL ARE Metallic Colours, all colours stock available though in LIMITED UNITS.
Performance:
Engine wise, it’s a bit of a disappointment to learn that only Hyundai’s MPI range of 2.0-litre ‘Nu’ engines are spread across all Sonata variants here – there’s no GDI (gasoline direct injection) here, which is reserved only for the more ‘atas’ i40 range. Proven old-school six-speed torque converter automatic is used across the range.
Nevertheless, power figures are rated slightly lower than the previous Sonata’s 2.0-litre MPI engine - 162PS then, 154PS now, which according to Hyundai is done in the interest of improved low-end torque and fuel economy, but torque figures remain the same at 194Nm.
Standard across the range is Drive Mode Control system, which lets you choose between three driving modes – normal, sports and active eco. The feature essentially varies the throttle response and Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) to match how you feel like driving the car at any time. The air-conditioning performance is also adjusted to match.
While in the past, Sonata buyers had two engines to choose from, the all-new Sonata is only available with a 2.0-litre engine. If you want a more sophisticated model than the highest-specifications than the RM157,673 2.0-litre Sonata Elegance, Hyundai Malaysia will point you to the i40 sedan, which starts from RM159,603.
Exterior Styling:
Most outstanding here is the sedan’s styling, maturing into what Hyundai calls its Fluidic Sculpture 2.0. Reflected here is the US-spec Sonata’s looks, most noticeable from the strip of LED daytime running lights instead of front foglamps (omitted). A single-frame ‘3D’ hexagonal grille stands out in the front.
Features & Equipment:
In short, there’s a lot of features to boost the Sonata’s positioning against its Japanese competitors.
The local spec list goes to consist of (for all variants unless stated otherwise):
- Leather upholstery across the range wrapping the seats, steering wheel and gear knob
- Dual-zone air-conditioning
- Reverse camera (Elegance and Executive)
- Premium Android 4.2.2 based Audio Visual Navigation (Elegance and Executive)
- Panoramic Sunroof (Executive)
- Cruise Control
- integrated LED daytime running lights.
- Bi-Xenon HID headlamps. (Executive)
- Active Cornering Lights (Executive)
- Welcome Light Door Handles
- Safe Drive Recorder (Blackbox) (Elegance and Executive)
- Smart Key with Start/Stop Button
- Smart Trunk System - which if you stand by the boot with your key fob for some three seconds, opens the lid automatically – no foot swiping is needed.
Safety Features:
the local-spec D-segmenter still gets a competitive amount of kits, these are:
Six airbags (Elegance and Executive)
ABS+EBD+BA
Electronic Stability Control
Hill-Start Assist Control
Auto Light Control
Auto Headlamp Levelling (Executive)
Front and Rear Parking Sensors (Elegance and Executive)
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The following are Launching photos taken in Grand Hyatt Hotel Kuala Lumpur back in 9 December 2014.
Evolution of Fluidic Sculpture
Stronger with ring-shaped safety structure
Not just a machine but vehiche with passengers on board. Strong testing and below: ANCAP 5 stars crash test rating.
Back to the essense: Cars are for passengers.
Always stable instead of fast or stylish driving
Steady in any situation - stable at any speed.
Stable balance even at high speed with torsional and bending rigidity.
Zero-based platform design hence stable in any situation.
New platform based on the improved front and rear suspensions.
Front wheel precisely reflect the driver's intensions while rear wheels enable stable turning.
Detailed: Hidden details enhance comfort with the passing of time
Every sound forming a perfect balance: Detailed Sound.
Rear air-condition vents with 12v power sockets.
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OFFICIAL Hyundai Malaysia Photos:
Above: Elegance b and Elegance spec rims with 215/55R17, Below: Executive rims with 235/45R18
Above Photo sourced: Paultan.org.
IF you want to buy this car, feel free to call our friendly sales executives:
MJ SU: 012-601-8038
KC NG: 012-380-7729
JIO TEW: 016-209-1526
JEFF LIM: 012-6852-718
JASON TUNG: 010-226-4391
ETHEN LEONG: 019-729-6625
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