2011 Hyundai Sonata / YF

**tribby** · July 21st, 2010 03:21 AM

Also checked out the Sonata and okay nga talaga..

Been doing some research also and confirmed ba na the engine for the phil version will not get the direct injection (GDi?) because it will not work with the gas quality here?

Originally Posted by Starex_Gold

Kung andito rin yung 2.4L GDi na Sonata.. yari ang mga 3.5 V6 na kalaban niya

Kaso hindi pwede due to fuel issues..

**AG4** · July 21st, 2010 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by dcph172

parang sobra sa chrome ung ulo. siguro wala na dapat ung strip sa ibabaw sa may hood.

I agree. Overall the new Sonata looks nice, but it probably would have looked better with a bit less chrome up front.

Originally Posted by tribby

Also checked out the Sonata and okay nga talaga..

Been doing some research also and confirmed ba na the engine for the phil version will not get the direct injection (GDi?) because it will not work with the gas quality here?

Its been confirmed, it won't use a GDI engine.

At the heart of the redesigned Sonata is a powerful 2.4-liter Theta II MPI engine—dubbed the most powerful petrol engine in its class, that can deliver up to a maximum power output of 178ps at 6,000rpm and a staggering torque of 23.3kg-m at 4,000rpm, reinforcing the intensity of this exquisite sedan beyond the contours of its mesmerizing physique.

Whole Press Release: http://www.myhyundai.com.ph/news.php...cal&newsid=179

PS: I wonder if the Sonata's cousin, the new Kia Optima will make it here...

Good thing they limited the chrome trim on this one.

**Starex_Gold** · July 21st, 2010 09:13 AM

AG4: Is it possible na dalahin yang Kia K5 (tama ba?) dito sa Philippines?

Yung 2.4L Theta II MPi engine same ng Tucson at Sorento

**Jun aka Pekto** · July 21st, 2010 10:32 AM

It seems the 2.0 turbo has already been test driven and reached speeds in excess of 140 mph. I take it there won't be a speed governor installed.

**ben_david19** · July 21st, 2010 11:00 AM

OMG! Ganda nang tindig nung Kia Optima!!!!!!!!!!

**NighthawkGT** · July 21st, 2010 01:15 PM

parang sorento na koche yung optima. haha!

damn kia and hyundai are picking up speed both sa design and performance department.

sana mag pick up din ang resale value at overall reliability nila on the long run.

im thinking of buying another hyundai next time

**sm2by** · July 21st, 2010 03:57 PM

VIDEO: Hyundai Sonata Top Gear Philippines Photoshoot...
Dinzo had a smug but satisfied look driving this sweeeet car...

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**Starex_Gold** · July 21st, 2010 09:27 PM

Nabenta agad ang Sonata sa Hyundai Dasmarinas Cavite.

6 Yung dumating. 1 Premium & 5 GLS specs. Released na yung Premium at 3 GLS Specs.

Sabi ni Sir Luis parang Tucson daw ang pagdating ng Sonata. Hindi alam kung ilan at anong variant ang dadating. At hindi rin alam kung kailan ang next batch.

**NighthawkGT** · July 21st, 2010 09:34 PM

hmmm.. looks like the problems on the tucson will be inherited by the sonata. in terms of sales, pahirapan ng unit at ipitan nanaman ito.

or are they just doing the same old tactic all over again? to hoard and limit supply so that the demand will increase and thus price increase will be inevitable.