Final month, we went over the 5 standout options of the 2021 Hyundai Sonata 2.5 Premium. At this time, we take a extra incisive look into the Korean D-segment sedan to see if it has the chops to tackle the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and even the Volkswagen Passat.
To shortly recap as soon as extra, there’s only one variant of the Sonata on sale, and that’s the 2.5 Premium. It’s absolutely imported from South Korea and carries a price ticket of RM189,888 (with 50% SST exemption). Word that that is the introductory value for the primary 50 models, after which it should go for RM206,888. Every buy comes with a five-year or 300,000 km guarantee protection.
For powertrain, it will get the automaker’s 2.5 litre Smartstream four-cylinder MPI engine making 180 PS and 232 Nm of torque, with drive despatched to the entrance wheels via a six-speed automated transmission (with shift paddles). There’s a GDI direct-injection model of this engine that’s bought in different markets, providing 193 PS and 245 Nm of torque, mated with an eight-speed auto. Sadly, that isn’t obtainable in Malaysia attributable to gasoline high quality considerations, we’re informed.
So, so far as D-segment sedans go, how interesting is the eighth-generation Hyundai Sonata? Discover out what we expect within the video overview, above. Additionally, inform us what you consider it! You may additionally try the complete particulars and specs on CarBase.my, and evaluate it in opposition to its rivals.
