At the recently concluded New York Auto Show, Hyundai showed offf their new 2011 Sonata which debuts the new 2.0L Theta II turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine.
With about 34 mpg highway rating and 274 horsepower, the new 2011 Sonata is now leading the segment as it combines fuel efficiency and power, thanks to the all-new 2.0L Theta II turbocharged GDI engine.
Hyundai has come up with two industry-leading initiates, which are “24/7? and “Hyundai Blue Drive”, and the new Sonata is part of these. “24/7? has set Hyundai to producing seven new models in 24 months, while “Hyundai Blue Drive” is an environmental initiative in fuel efficiency and sustainability.
These two initiatives will produce four nameplates with GDI or the combination of GDI technology and a turbocharger, and the new Sonata is the first Hyundai car to have both GDI technology and a turbocharger.
“The Sonata 2.0 Turbo is a great example of what our Blue Drive product strategy is doing for consumers. Think about it – more horsepower than any of our V6 competitors, with better gas mileage than any competitive 4-cylinder model,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America.
With the turbocharged 2.0L GDI engine the 2011 Sonata sits at an impressive 274 horsepower at 6,000 rpms and 269 ft-lbs of torque. The engine is equipped with a twin-scroll turbocharger and combined with the GDI technology, it delivers instant performance. The 2.0T engine will be available on the Limited trim and SE level. The 2.0T Limited Edition would include a panoramic sunroof, dual exhaust system, 18-inch hyper silver alloy wheels, and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
