All 2011 Hyundai Sonata Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 22,649 - 31,749
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Avg Price
Used
$ 17,822
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (85%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (75%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Quirky styling
Abrupt, imprecise brake feel
Loose and overly-assisted steering
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Great mileage without even trying
Roomy, comfortable cabin with heaps of storage
Relatively affordable and well-equipped
Feels largely 'normal' to drive
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (85%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (86%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Automatic box for the 2.0T
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Beautiful car
2.0T engine
Well crafted
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (76%) |
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| Space and Access (74%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (67%) |
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| Safety (70%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Limited rear visibility
Light steering
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Well equipped
Spacious interior
Elegant body design
Good trunk space
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (72%) |
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| Space and Access (68%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Hybrid battery eats up trunk space
Can experience Sonata goodness for 10 grand less with a non-hybrid GL
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Best battery pack in the midsize hybrid segment
Super smooth transition between gas and electric power
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (70%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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No manual transmission to further exploit turbo fun
Just as pricey as some V6-equipped competitors
Need to step up to high end trims to access turbo motor
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Awesome power and refinement and fuel economy from a 2.0L engine
Compact and light powertrain adds to Sonata's already well-sorted driving dynamics
Stylish and comfortable
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (72%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Artificial steering feedback
Small trunk pass-thru
Excessive hard plastic cabin surfaces
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Plenty of value
Dramatic styling
Refined, economical engine
Composed ride quality and handling
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (82%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Disappointing material selection
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Steering precision could be improved
Suspension: ride over handling
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Spectacular lines
Powerful 4-cylinder
Impressive list of features
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (92%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (75%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Modest engine sounds
Steering can feel light and vague
Slow-reacting manual mode
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Highway mileage
Quiet and comfortable
High-style look
Plenty of storage
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (86%) |
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| Comfort (85%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (90%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (90%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (70%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Back seat motions may cause discomfort bordering on car sickness for some people
With rear headrests up, some people may feel a bit closed in
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No sport package, yet
Interior is still a bit drab when compared with bright external colours
Interior plastic trim parts are much improved, but still have a ways to go
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New Engine is well matched to the car
Suspension is much improved
All six air bags are standard
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