2011 Hyundai Sonata spied in Dubai by WCF reader

Hyundai is on the up and with new products coming through the company is poised to take advantage of its growth. These new spy pictures show the next-generation Sonata going through vigorous summer testing in Dubai. The Middle Eastern emirate is currently in the hot season and temperatures can easily reach 45 degrees celcius. It was only a few months ago when it was caught testing on a frozen Swedish lake.

The Sonata has definitely grown in both stature and actual size. Looking a bit curvier than the current car, it has some exterior features that are akin to the Genesis. The Genesis is the styling canvass of all new and upcoming Hyundai passenger cars.

Powertrains expected to grace the body include a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol and a 3.3-litre V6. The big TAU V8 may not however make it into the Sonata. Turbo diesels will be offered in Europe, perhaps even the new 2.2-litre R-Type motor making 145kW (197hp) and torque of 435Nm. The new hybrid is also a possibility.
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racinghart - 7/9/2009 10:16:34 AM

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is that a hatch or a saloon bodystyle?

and why is teh front door handle at a weirdo angle compared to the rear? Looks like it's fixing points melted and started to sag!

Agent00R - 7/9/2009 1:07:42 PM

+2 Boost

Looks like a saloon.

racinghart - 7/9/2009 10:17:20 AM

+2 Boost

and why can I never type THE correctly!

jeffy210 - 7/9/2009 10:34:20 AM

+5 Boost

I really like the current generation Sonata, it's simple, drives well and has most features that most people want. This one looks like they are trying to take a bit more edgy of a step. I notice the front looks very similar to the current Camry (though not as pronounced which is good). The side profile picks up some cues from the Mazda6, and the back is a bit too hard to make out.

It looks like the interior has taken another step up too, which will prove good for them. I'm holding off on any decisions though until I see it fully uncamoed.

golfer38 - 7/9/2009 6:40:57 PM

0 Boost

Looks somewhat like an A6 from the side and an ES350 from the front.

sector - 7/10/2009 12:41:55 PM

+1 Boost

You can't deny that Hyundais are getting better and better both design and build quality wise, as many people will agree.

Genesis = 2008 CAR_OF_THE_YEAR