Exterior, there is little difference from from its non-turbocharged siblings. The Passat starts at $27,945, including a $750 destination charge, while the Fusion Sport starts at $27,230, including a $725 destination charge.
Inside, Sonata has impressed the crew here at C/D HQ with its style, value, and refined driving manners, and this much grunt in a car that should weigh between 3300 and 3400 pounds will make for a wild ride one way or another—we figure on either massive torque steer or impressive acceleration (or both).
2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T is powered by an all-new 2.0-liter turbo four, this vehicle will take top honors in its class in both highway fuel economy and power, including V-6 competitors, according to Hyundai’s estimates. Hyundai said the engine should return 34 mpg on the highway (and 22 mpg in the city) while generating an eye-raising 274 hp at 6000 rpm. Torque stands at an equally impressive 269 lb-ft, delivered between 1800 and 4500 rpm.
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