The Australian market version of Hyundai’s Sonata mid-size sedan, called i45, has received a smaller displacement engine that becomes the new entry point for the range. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivers a maximum output of 121kW (162HP) at 6,200 rpm and a peak torque of 198Nm at 4,600 rpm, and is mated to either 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions.
Hyundai says the i45 2.0L returns a combined fuel consumption of 7.6lt/100km (equal to 30.9 mpg US) when fitted with an automatic transmission. The 2.4-liter engine, which produces 148 kW (198HP) of power and 250 Nm of torque, is rated at 7.9lt/100km (equal to 29.8 mpg US) when combined with the 6sp auto.
At the same time, the South Korean automaker said that the manual transmission is deleted from the range of the 2.4L model.
Local prices for the i45 2.0L start at AU$26,990 for the manual version and at AU$28,590 for the automatic.
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4 Comments:
not good. my new sonata is pretty cool, but sluggish compared to other cars in its class. a v6 is needed.
Unfortunately we're not getting the turbo...
I think Hyundai Australia should be asking Korea for the Hybrid I45/Sonata, instead of a less powerful engine.
The 2.4lt engine in the I45, when compared to other family cars here in Australia, is actually small enough! (I'm looking Ford Falcon/Holden Commodore's direction here.)
Goob.
^ A V6 not really needed, while Hyundai are making the 274bhp 2.0T. Just a shame it's not yet available in most markets (on a global scale).
Europe is still waiting for the Sonata/i45 itself to arrive, let alone any high output Turbo versions! If you want to see genuinely sluggish take a look at the diesels Hyundai force upon its European customers...
This sales delay for Europe is probably due to the extra time-frame needed to redesign it into the i40 range. Looks like Australia will get the i40 wagon but will miss out on the i40 sedan, since they already have the i45. A little messy but they will learn fast.
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