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Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Hyundai Sonata, Part 3
Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Hyundai Sonata, Part 3-October 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:10:22

Because it s so damn sensible it hurts.

Because it s so damn sensible it hurts.

· Speed Merchants: No

· Fashion Victims: No

· Treehuggers: No

· Mack Daddies: No

· Tuner Crowd: No

· Hairdressers: No

· Penny Pinchers:

· Euro Snobs: No

· Working Stiffs:

· Technogeeks: No

· Poseurs: No

· Soccer Moms: No

· Nascar Dads: No

· Golfing Grandparents:

· Manufacturer: Hyundai

· Model tested: Sonata LX

· Model year: 2006

· Price as Tested: $23,495

· Engine type: 3.3-liter V-6, aluminum block and heads

· Horsepower: 235 hp @ 6000 rpm

· Torque: 226 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

· Redline: 6000 rpm

· Wheels and Tires: Michelin Pilot HX MXM4, P225/50R-17 93V

· Drive type: front wheel drive

· 0 - 60: 7 secs.

· 1/4 mile: 15.5 sec @ 92 mph

· Top speed: 137 mph

· Fuel economy city/highway: 20/30

· NHTSA crash test rating front/side/rollover: 5/5/not rated

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