2011 Sonata Hybrid: In the end of this year Hyundai announced 2011 Sonata Hybrid with a price of $25,795 for the base-level and $30,795 for the premium package. That means the 2011 Sonata Hybrid will beat the price of Toyota Camry Hybrid ($26,575) and Ford Fusion Hybrid ($28,240). 2011 Sonata Hybrid already has an edge on light weight, aerodynamics, fuel efficiency, and enjoyable driving.
According to fuel economy, Sonata Hybrid are nearly identical with Fusion Hybrid with city and highway numbers swapped. The Fusion Hybrid give us 41 in the city and 36 on the highway, while the Sonata Hybrid give us 36/40. The Toyota Camry Hybrid falls behind at 33 in the city and 34 on the highway.
Hyundai believes that 2011 Sonata Hybrid with its six speed automatic transmission can gives us an edge on driving enjoyment. John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai USA said that there is nothing specifically syngeristic between a Continuously Variable Transmission or CVT and a hybrid. Krafcik believes that the driver will get back what they expect on what their foot is doing.
Sonata Hybrid is the first hybrid for Hyundai and it’s the first hybrid car model to use lithium ion batteries with an affordable price. It promise will use the most popular models on the road that will combine with hybrid technology, and therefore having a huge impact on reducing greenhouse effect and fuel consumption.
The 2011 Sonata Hybrid will hits dealerships in January 2011.
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