The new 2015 Hyundai Sonata was unveiled at the New York Auto Show and is scheduled to arrive later this summer. According to Hyundai, the new Sonata will take a slight departure from the modern philosophies of the outgoing model. Instead, the 2015 Sonata will deliver new levels of refinement and offer a more mature and conservative attitude that is sure to appeal to a wider audience.
The new 2015 Hyundai Sonata is 1.38 inches longer at 191.1 inches and 1.18 inches wider. The 2015 Sonata's wheelbase is 110.4 inches. Hyundai notes that the new Sonata was designed to closely matche the Mercedes-Benz E-Class in size. The 2015 Sonata is also stiffer, more quiet, and less buzzy in the cabin.
Under the hood, the 2015 Hyundai Sonata is powered by a revised 2.4-liter Theta II GDI four-cylinder engine good for 185 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque. A more sporty 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged GDI offers 245 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. However, the new power figure is a significant drop from the 274 horsepower in the outgoing model. According to Hyundai, the powertrain engineers decided to reduce peak power for the 2015 Sonata in order to get more low-end grunt for better responsiveness and refinement.
Safety features include seven airbags, Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Departure Warning, which are available in the Premium Package for just $1,700. The Premium Package also offers lane change assist, a smart trunk, push-button start and dual-zone climate control. An additional $1,750 for the Technology Pack will add an eight-inch touchscreen with navigation, Apple's Siri Eyes-Free system and BlueLink, as well as satellite radio and a seven-speaker Dimension stereo.
The redesigned 2015 Hyundai Sonata will start at $21,960 for the base model including destination. The Sport 2.0T trim with the turbo engine costs $29,385. That's a $300 price drop from last year's model! In fact, the Hyundai Sonata is arguably the best deal on the market with a price that's tests the elegant but aging Kia Optima, which starts at $21,500. In fact, the competitors in this category are all very closely priced. The $21,960 2015 Sonata neatly falls right in between the Honda Accord, which starts at $21,955, and the Ford Fusion starting at $21, 970. The Nissan Altima starts at $22,170, the Chevrolet Malibu starts at $22,340, and the Toyota Camry is the most expensive at $22,425. Given the timing, sales or rebates can swing pricing dramatically. However, there is no question that the newly redesigned and refined Sonata offers a lot of bang for the buck.
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