2001HyundaiSonataHyundai Sonata2001 Hyundai Sonata GLS w/LeatherSedanSedanFWDSouth KoreaThe Sonata gets only minor trim changes for 2001, such as a new grille design and some tweaks to the rear deck lid. Additional features are ladled onto the standard equipment list.Excellent warranty, stylish sheetmetal, lots of bang for your buck.Noisy four-cylinder engine, breathless V6 engine.The Sonata is a thoughtfully designed family sedan that makes for a viable alternative to the more expensive and popular Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Under the hood of base models is a standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine making 150 horsepower and 156 foot-pounds of torque. Buyers can upgrade to a more powerful V6 or get it standard if they spring for GLS trim. This V6 is an aluminum, 2.5-liter DOHC motor making 170 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 167 foot-pounds of torque that peak at 4,000, which means power off the line can be a bit lacking. Sonatas can be ordered with automatic or manual transmissions mated to either engine. Higher in the rev range the V6 can get clamorous and the Sonata's automatic transmission can be easily befuddled, causing occasionally hard shifts. Sonata offers decent steering feedback and body roll is kept to a minimum. Road and wind noise are adequately muffled, and the brakes stop the car with confidence. Riding on a front double-wishbone suspension and a rear five-link setup, the Sonata's ride and handling can be characterized as stable, smooth and responsive. Inside the monochromatic cabin are plush seats, an adequate driving position and a nice-looking dashboard. Drivers will also find well laid-out radio and HVAC controls, a nifty penholder and a leather shift knob on the GLS model. The trunk is spacious with an extremely low lift-in height for ease of use and rear seats on the GLS fold down conveniently in a 60/40 configuration to expand the cargo area. Standard safety features such as side airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners and a passenger-presence airbag detection system all contribute to a safer environment in the Sonata. Optional ABS is offered. Hyundai has one big advantage over most other manufacturers peddling bread-and-butter sedans these days. Aptly called the Hyundai Advantage, the company's warranty program is a great incentive to buy a Hyundai over one of the many other choices on the market. With the purchase of any Hyundai vehicle, consumers will receive an awesome 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, five-year/100,000-mile corrosion coverage and a limited bumper-to-bumper warranty for five years or 60,000 miles. Roadside assistance is part of the deal, too, for five years and unlimited mileage. Incorporating dependability and cutting-edge style in affordable packaging, Hyundai has come a long way lately, and the Sonata is proof of it. Desirable, safe and well equipped, Sonata is perfect for hauling the family around town. If you're still not convinced that the Sonata could lure you away from that bare-bones Camry, Accord or Passat you've been salivating over, go drive one. You'll be surprised by what you discover. Chevrolet MalibuDodge StratusFord FocusHonda Accord560,00010100,0005Unlimited5100,000NANANA62.5 litersV6170 hp @ 6000 rpm166 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm185.4 in.71.6 in.55.5 in.3069 lbs.106.3 in.39.3 in.37.6 in.56.9 in.55.7 in.55.9 in.54.3 in.43.3 in.36.2 in.13.2 cu.ft.OptionalStandardNot AvailableStandardNot AvailableOptionalNot AvailableRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedGoodVery GoodNot TestedNot Tested17.2 gal.20 mpg / 28 mpg20 mpg / 27 mpg344 mi. / 482 mi.344 mi. / 464 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$16,294$18,3247.35%$435N/A2% of the Total InvoiceBASE (5M): 2.4L I4 DOHC MPI 16-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 90-amp alternator; front-wheel drive, 3.88 axle ratio; partial stainless steel exhaust; front independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering; front disc/rear drum brakes; 17.2 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers; body-colored bodyside molding; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen headlamps; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored folding outside mirrors; 15" x 6" silver alloy wheels; P205/60HR15 BSW A/S performance tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo, seek-scan feature, cassette player, 4 speakers, fixed antenna; cruise control with steering wheel controls; power door locks, child-safety rear door locks, remote trunk release, remote fuel door release; 2 poweraccessory outlets, front lighter element, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, dash-mounted clock, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, bulb failure, door ajar, trunk ajar, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side airbags; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down function; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's seat includes 6-way adjustment, passenger's seat includes 4-way adjustment; rear bench seat with adjustable headrests; height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering; interiorlights include dome light with fade; steering wheel with tilt adjustment; passenger's side vanity mirror; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove box with light, front cupholder, instrument panel bin, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo light; chrome grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles.
GLS (5M) (in addition to or instead of BASE (5M) equipment): 2.5L V6 DOHC MPI 24-valve engine; 600-amp battery; engine oil cooler; 95-amp alternator; 4-wheel disc brakes; body-colored bodyside molding with chrome bodyside insert; single-disc CD player, 6 speakers, power retractable antenna; driver's seat includes lumbar support; 60/40 folding rear bench seat; premium cloth seats, simulated wood dashboard insert, simulated wood door panel insert, chrome interior accents; interior lights include front reading lights, door curb lights; dual illuminated vanity mirrors.
GLS W/LEATHER (5M) (in addition to or instead of GLS (5M) equipment): Cassette player, 10 speakers, driver's seat includes 8-way adjustment; leather seats, leatherette door trim insert, leather-wrapped gearshift knob; leather-wrapped steering wheel.