2008 HYUNDAI sonata

Look at it.
 Think About It

The truth is, finding a car mortgage. And that stimulating

that’s right for you isn’t that easy. performance and handling needn’t
You’ve got cars that over promise come from engineers with names
and under deliver. Cars that like Hans and Giuseppe.
assume you’ve won the lottery and
desperately want to part with the In other words, we believe in cars
proceeds. And value-priced cars that, that don’t insult your intelligence,
unfortunately, drive that way. but rather, respect it.

Fortunately, there is one company Introducing the Sonata. It’s the

that understands and embraces the refined and sophisticated kind of
concept of what people really want car you’d expect from Germany.
in a car. That company is Hyundai. But it actually comes from a place
better known for its biscuits. Namely,
We make smart cars for smart people. Montgomery, Alabama. Complete
Cars that routinely get 5-star crash with the safety you demand, the
test ratings. Cars where the number power you want and more features
BOTH SIDES AGREE
of safety features takes precedence For left-brain thinkers and than you ever saw coming. It’s the
over the number of cupholders. And right-brain dreamers. sedan that’s everything a sedan
The 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
cars that put quality exactly where it should be. And one that IntelliChoice
belongs – first and foremost. named as “Top Winner for Lowest
Ownership and Operating Costs.” 1
We also believe in a warranty that We steadfastly adhere to the
lasts twice as long as the average proposition that premium amenities Now that we’ve whetted your
car loan. Not to mention the average are not to be reserved exclusively appetite, feel free to turn the page
car warranty. for the wealthy. That beautiful design and get better acquainted.
shouldn’t necessitate a second

08 sonata 2007 IntelliChoice, Inc., www.intellichoice.com; Based on 2007 model year study.
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Raise Your Expectations

SHOULDN’T EVERYTHING YOU

WANT IN A CAR COME
CONVENIENTLY PACKAGED IN A CAR?
Hyundai is the car company that believes
you deserve more than you’re used to getting. That’s
why the Sonata gives you so much. We know
getting everything you want is a foreign concept, but
we think you’ll come around. With a 5-star crash test
rating, unsurpassed standard safety features in its
class, impeccable design and America’s Best Warranty,
the Sonata has raised the bar of expectation.

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 Impressive Performance

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A

NICE FAMILY CAR TO STIR THE SOUL.
It’s the family sedan that doesn’t feel like one. On all Sonata trim levels, you V6 POWER
have your choice of two advanced engines – the fuel-efficient 2.4-liter 4-cylinder or the even Short highway on-ramps happen. Handling
more performance-oriented 3.3-liter V6, both with Continuously Variable Valve Timing and them is a cakewalk with a potent 3.3-liter V6
engine. Continuously Variable Valve Timing
a suspension that perfectly balances a smooth ride with nimble handling. And since another and a variable induction system help churn out
inefficient, gas-guzzling vehicle is the last thing the world needs, we engineered the Sonata to 234 horsepower and 226 lb.-ft. of torque.

emit fewer pollutants, earning it the EPA’s rating as an Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV).

5 - speed automatic
The powerful V6 engine matches up to a
5-speed automatic transmission for smooth
in-town driving and quiet cruising on the
highway. SHIFTRONIC ® manual shift mode
gives you control over gear selection.

4 -wheel independent suspension

For precise control and a smooth ride, the
Sonata is equipped with MacPherson struts up
front and a multi-link rear suspension with
front and rear stabilizer bars. The result is

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responsive handling that’s surprisingly refined.

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More Than Just a Pretty Face

All this and looks, too?

As you admire the sonata’s handsome appearance, realize that you’ve merely scratched the surface.
Because underneath its handsome bodywork are exemplary quality, thoughtful design and keen attention to detail. We
started with corrosion-resistant paint, made possible by a thorough 18-pass rotary-dip, opposite-electric-charge primer
process. Then added aerodynamically designed side mirrors to minimize wind noise. A-pillars engineered to improve the
driver’s visibility. And jeweled projector headlights and fog lights to keep the road illuminated. But we didn’t stop there.

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 Features

xm ® Satellite radio Infinity audio system 8-WAY POWER SEAT POWER SUNROOF
Take more than 170 channels of digital-quality The 360-watt Infinity® audio system comes A great car fits its owner. That’s why Enjoy the sun or the city lights above you. A
entertainment wherever you go. You’ll enjoy a with six speakers, a subwoofer and external the Sonata’s driver seat offers 8-way power push of a button opens the large sunroof,
wide variety of commercial-free music, news, amplifier. All of which help make your favorite adjustability, allowing you to customize allowing you to slide or tilt it for just the
talk and specialty programming.1 XM channels sound even better. everything from seat height to lumbar support. right amount of airf low into the cabin.

HOMELINK automatic temperature control HEATED FRONT SEATS LARGEST CARGO VOLUME
Located conveniently on the electrochromic This feature lets you select the exact This luxurious feature brings a new level Specially designed hinges that don’t use trunk
rearview mirror, the HomeLink® temperature you want. Then, it constantly of comfort to your driving. Thanks to space give Sonata more cargo volume than
integrated transceiver lets you control multiple monitors and makes adjustments as heated front seats, chilly winter mornings its competitors. Plus, the 60/40 split fold-down
home functions right from the driver seat. needed to maintain your preferred setting. have met their match. rear seatback creates even more room.

Bluetooth wireless technology chrome -tipped DUAL exhaust heated power side mirrors the sporty se
Safely make calls while driving with Stylish exhaust tips give the driver behind On cold mornings, your side mirrors might Eurof lange 5-spoke wheels. Low-profile,
the Bluetooth® hands-free phone system.2 you even more to admire. They also be covered in frost, but your fingers don’t performance tires. An eye-catching rear spoiler.
Several unique cell phones can be help the powerful V6 engine deliver its need to be. This convenient feature lets you And a manual transmission B & M ®
recognized, so each user can talk hands-free. distinctive exhaust note. clear the mirrors to improve visibility. Sport Shifter. Gloves and helmet not included.

See specifications section for subscription details. 2 The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Hyundai is under license. Other trademarks
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Less is not more. It’s just less. Especially when it comes to interior space. Or features. Or comfort. That’s why the engineers at Hyundai come from
the school of thought where more is more. Starting with the Sonata’s EPA classification as a Large Car with the most total interior volume in its class.
This means loads of legroom and headroom. On top of that, Sonata offers a tilt-and-telescopic, leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated
audio controls and a power-adjustable driver seat, ensuring you a ride in total comfort while pondering where less might actually be a good thing.

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 Active Safety

Preventing an accident is the best way to survive one.

It’s common sense really, but a fact that goes beneath the notice of many car companies. Not Hyundai. That’s why we fill our cars
with cutting-edge active safety features – standard – that work dynamically with input from you and the road to help prevent an accident in the
event of an emergency. Which is why a Hyundai is the ideal vehicle to protect you, your passengers and your peace of mind.

electronic stability control traction control system ANTI - LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
An advanced, electronically-controlled system reads Wet pavement may have met its match. The advanced ABS prevents wheel lock-up and helps
data from sensors throughout the vehicle. Input is Traction Control System senses unexpected wheelspin maintain steering control, even during emergency
relayed to a sophisticated computer, and is processed while accelerating and automatically applies the braking situations, by rapidly pulsing the brakes.
using proven algorithms, which enables ESC to appropriate combination of brakes and throttle to So you can control steering to successfully maneuver
react instantaneously to input from you and the road.1 route power to the tire with the most traction.2 around objects ahead of you.

ELECTRONIC BRAKE - FORCE DISTRIBUTION BRAKE ASSIST

You never know where you’ ll be when you Statistics show that drivers frequently don’t
need to stop quickly – from a dirt road to a major brake forcefully enough in an emergency situation.
thoroughfare. EBD uses a network of sensors to Brake Assist actually senses when you are in a panic
provide the appropriate braking pressure at each stop and immediately applies the maximum braking
wheel for maximum braking performance. pressure to help you stop in a shorter distance.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot control your vehicle’s stability under all driving situations. ESC is not a substitute for safe driving practices.  
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No system, no matter how advanced, can overcome physics or correct poor driving. The driver is always responsible for controlling the vehicle and must use caution  
to avoid loss of control in all driving conditions. Speed, road conditions and driver steering input will affect whether ESC can help prevent loss of control. See  
08 sonata Owner’s Manual for details. 2 The Traction Control System (TCS) is meant to enhance conscientious driving habits and is not a substitute for safe driving practices.
 Passive Safety

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NHTSA 5-STAR CRASH RATING
Sonata has received the U.S. government’s highest crash rating of 5 stars for both front- and side-impact collisions. 1

On top of our active safety features, the Sonata is equipped with a host of standard passive safety features as well. Because we take
the task of keeping you and your passengers safe just as seriously as you do. From an advanced airbag system to rear child-seat anchors, our
commitment to safety is clear in every detail. So, should an accident occur, you can rest assured that you’re surrounded by state-of-the-art safety
engineering and numerous features that have all been proven to help minimize the effects of it.

Structural integrity seatbelt pretenSioners

You wouldn’t build a house on a shaky foundation. Pretensioners tighten safety belts in certain accidents
Same goes for cars. We built the Sonata with a to reduce front occupants’ forward movement.
reinforced unibody construction of high-tensile steel Then, force limiters release slack to limit load across
to effectively absorb collision energy. the body and help minimize injury.

tire pressure monitoring system active front head restraints six airbags
Each wheel is equipped with an air-pressure Whiplash is one of the most common injuries We gave the Sonata six airbags: advanced
sensor located at the valve stem. In the event in a rear collision. With this feature, the dual front airbags with an Occupant Classification
that any tire reaches a specified low air pressure, head restraint moves forward and up, which System, front seat-mounted side-impact
a warning light will alert you.2 reduces the likelihood of neck injury. airbags and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags.3

Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). 2006 model tested with standard  
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side-impact airbags (SABs). 2 TPMS is not a substitute for proper maintenance. See Owner’s Manual for details. 3 The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is designed to work with the  
3-point seatbelt system. The SRS deploys in certain frontal and/or side-impact conditions where significant injury is likely. The SRS is not a substitute for seatbelts, which should be worn at all times.  
08 sonata Children under the age of 13 should be restrained securely in the rear seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger-side airbag.
 Investing in Excellence

IT’S DIFFICULT TO PREDICT THE FUTURE. UNLESS YOU HAPPEN TO BE DESIGNING IT.
It takes a world of people to make a Hyundai. From our R&D Center in South Korea, where we conduct predesign studies, prototyping, full-scale
aerodynamics analysis, crash testing and test driving. To Alabama and our $1.1 billion state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. To Michigan and our engineering
center. To our Southern California design facility, where we utilize the world’s most advanced visualization, graphics and clay-modeling technologies. To our
environmental technology research center in Seoul. Together, these facilities ensure that every vehicle we build is at the forefront of automotive technology.

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 Investing in Excellence

We’re very hands on perfection is our obsession you can never be too safe Proven before it’s driven
We hand check nuts, bolts, cables, wiring For example, this door hinge used Our vehicles’ excellent safety ratings are At our California Proving Grounds, every
and power components before any Hyundai to look a little different. But our engineers the result of thousands of hours of simulations new design is tested in real-world situations.
leaves the plant. Then every vehicle is road noticed that the old design was adding a minute in state-of-the-art safety testing facilities. This includes a 6.4-mile track to evaluate
tested to eliminate squeaks and rattles that amount of wind noise to the vehicle. So they Is destroying millions of dollars worth of engine and road noise, and a 3.3-mile road
can’t be detected on the factory f loor. redesigned it. Now it adds none at all. automobiles worth it? Absolutely. course that simulates America’s highways.

Meet our quality inspector We treat our bodies like temples the mysterious 2.3 miles Tested to the extremes
An army of 250 robots, equipped with Prior to painting, the body of each Hyundai Every new Hyundai that comes out of From the scorching heat of Death Valley, Calif.,
optical sensors far more sensitive than the human is electrically charged, then immersed in a our Alabama plant has 2.3 miles on the to the frozen tundra of central Canada, our
eye, inspects every vehicle for quality welds primer bath with an opposite charge. This odometer. That’s because each one is road cars are tested in the most extreme conditions.
and proper fit. This ensures tight seams and ensures even hidden surfaces are completely tested on our test track to ensure every This ensures their performance never wavers,
seals, as well as perfect alignment. coated for incredible corrosion resistance. vehicle is working perfectly. no matter what life throws your way.

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10 -YEAR/100,000 - MILE 5 -YEAR/60,000 - MILE 7-YEAR/UNLIMITED MILES 5 -YEAR/UNLIMITED MILES
POWERTRAIN PROTECTION NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY ANTI-PERFORATION WARRANTY 24- HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

America’s Best Warranty

A FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY SAYS A LOT ABOUT the CAR.

A TEN-YEAR WARRANTY SAYS A LOT ABOUT THE CAR COMPANY.
It says that we stand behind our vehicles with a warranty matched by no other automaker in the country.1
It says your new Hyundai’s powertrain may be covered until the year 2018. (Just think about that for a minute.) But above
all, it says that we build a vehicle that you can rely on. That as a company, we’re committed to your satisfaction, long
after you leave the dealership and your car is bought and paid for. And that’s as refreshing now as it will be in a decade.

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 See dealer for LIMITED WARRANTY details.
 sonata G l s sonata SE sonata Limi t ed

STANDARD FEATURES include : INCLUDES ALL STANDARD GLS FEATURES PLUS : INCLUDES ALL STANDARD se FEATURES PLUS :
• 2.4-liter, Inline 4-cylinder engine with CVVT + 5-speed manual transmission • 17-inch, 5-spoke Euroflange alloy wheels • Leather seating surfaces
• 3.3-liter, V6 engine with CVVT + 5-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC ® • 215/55VR performance tires • H eated front seats
• Chrome-tipped dual exhaust on V6 • B &M ® Sport Shifter with 4-cylinder engine • 3 60-watt Infinity® AM/FM/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer,  

• Electronic Stability Control • Automatic headlights

external amplifier and subwoofer
• Automatic temperature control with outside temperature display
• Traction Control System • Front fog lights
• Electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror
• 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake-force Distribution   • S olar control glass
and Brake Assist • H omeLink ® integrated transceiver
• 8-way power driver seat
• T ire Pressure Monitoring System • C ompass
• Driver seat adjustable lumbar support
• 16-inch steel wheels with full covers • Sliding center armrest
• T ilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
• A dvanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System,   • Chrome-accented front grille, exterior door handles and bodyside molding
• S teering-wheel-mounted audio controls
front side-impact airbags, front and rear side-curtain airbags • Interior woodgrain or metalgrain accents
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Active front head restraints
• Premium door-sill plates
• Multi-function trip computer
• Power heated side mirrors
• “Limited” badging
• Interior metalgrain accents
• S olar control glass on V6
• Deletes rear spoiler, performance tires and B&M Sport Shifter
• Chrome window belt molding
• A ir conditioning with cabin air filter
• Rear spoiler
• A M/FM/CD/MP3 audio system
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• X M ® Satellite Radio
• T ilt steering wheel
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob on V6
• C enter console with armrest, cupholders and two-tier storage
• 6 0/40 split fold-down rear seatback
• Rear center armrest with cupholders
• Remote keyless entry system with alarm

exterior color choices

powder white pearl bright silver silver blue golden beige natural khaki dark cherry red deepwater blue steel gray ebony black

interior : gls beige   interior : gls gray   interior : Gls beige   interior : gls beige  interior : gls beige  interior : gls beige   interior : gls beige   interior : gls gray   interior : gls beige or
or gray, se gray  se gray or black  or gray   limited beige limited beige se black   or gray, se gray  se gray or black  gray, se gray or black
limited beige or black limited gray or black limited beige or gray limited beige or black limited beige or gray limited gray or black limited beige, gray  
or black

interior color choices

gls premium beige cloth gls/se premium gray cloth se premium black cloth limited beige leather limited gray leather limited black leather

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 S = Standard sAFETY FEATURES gls se limited
O = Optional Feature Electronic Stability Control ( ESC ) S S S
– = Not Avail able Traction Control System ( TCS ) S S S
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System ( ABS ) , Electronic Brake-force Distribution ( EBD ) , Brake Assist S S S
P E = Popul ar Equipment Package
Advanced Driver and Front Passenger Airbags ( SRS ) with Occupant Classification System ( OCS ) S S S
p = Premium Package Driver and Front Passenger Side-impact Airbags ( SRS ) , seat-mounted S S S
Front and Rear Side-curtain Airbags ( SRS ) , roof-mounted S S S
Active Front Head Restraints S S S
3-point Seatbelts, all seating positions; front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters S S S
Adjustable Front Seat Shoulder Belt Anchors S S S
Energy-absorbing Steering Column S S S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS ) S S S
Front and Rear Crumple Zones S S S
Rear LATCH Child-seat-attachment System S S S
Childproof Rear Door Locks s s s

exterior FEATURES
Power Tilt-and-slide Sunroof with One-touch Open and Sliding Sunshade O2 P O
Automatic Headlights PE S S
Front Fog Lights – S S
Solar Control Glass V6 only S S
Dual Heated Power Side Mirrors S S S
Remote Keyless Entry with Trunk Release, Alarm and Panic Alert S S S
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers, speed-sensing S S S
Rear-window Defroster with Timer S S S
Bodycolor Door Handles, Mirrors, Bumpers and Bodyside Molding S S S
Chrome-accented Front Grille, Door Handles and Bodyside Molding – – S
Chrome Window Belt Molding pe S s
Rear Spoiler o s o

Option Packages interior FEATURES

Air Conditioning with Cabin Air Filter S S S
Automatic Temperature Control with Outside Temperature Display – – S
GLS Package : Power Windows, Driver’s Auto-Down/up with Pinch Protection, Illuminated Window Switches S S S
P opular Equipment Package: Power driver seat Electrochromic Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror with HomeLink and Compass – p S
with lumbar support, automatic headlights, Multi-function Trip Computer ( distance to empty, fuel economy, average speed, trip timer/distance ) PE S S
steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio System with 6 Speakers s S –
multi-function trip computer, woodgrain or –
240-watt AM/FM/In-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 Changer, External Amplifier, Subwoofer, 6 Speakers P –
metalgrain interior accents, chrome window
360-watt Infinity AM/FM/In-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 Changer, External Amplifier, Subwoofer, 6 Speakers – – S
belt molding
XM ® Satellite Radio 1 S S S
Steering-wheel-mounted Audio Controls PE S S
SE Package : Bluetooth ® Hands-free Phone System 3 O O O
Premium Package: Power tilt-and-slide sunroof, Seating Surfaces premium cloth premium cloth leather
240-watt in-dash 6-disc CD audio system, 8-way Power Driver Seat with Adjustable Lumbar Support PE S S
electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror, Heated Front Seats – – S
HomeLink ® integrated transceiver, compass
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel and Shift Knob V6 only S S
Tilt-and-telescopic Steering Wheel tilt only S S
Front Maplights and Cargo Area Light S S S
Center Console with Armrest, Cupholders and Two-tier Storage S S with sliding armrest
Rear Center Armrest with Dual Cupholders S S S
60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback S S S
Woodgrain Interior Accents with beige interior and Metalgrain with gray or black interior PE S S
Carpeted Floor Mats O O O

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 X M ® Satellite Radio requires XM subscription sold separately after first three trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Traffic and weather channels only available in 21 metropolitan markets. See your dealer
for details. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. 2 Requires Popular
08 sonata Equipment Package. 3 Later availability. 4 EPA estimates for comparison. Your actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle’s condition.
WHEEL choices engines inline 4 - cylinder v6
Engine Configuration, all-aluminum 2.4-liter, 16-valve 3.3-liter, 24-valve
Dual Overhead Camshaft ( DOHC ) S S
Continuously Variable Valve Timing ( CVVT ) s s
Horsepower @ rpm 162 @ 5800 234 @ 6000
Torque ( lb.-ft. @ rpm ) 164 @ 4250 226 @ 3500
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.4:1
Multi-port Programmed Fuel Injection s S
Electronic Ignition System s s
Chrome-tipped Dual Exhaust – s

drivetrain/transmission
Drive Configuration: Front-wheel Drive S S
16-inch GLs Wheel cover 5-speed Manual Transmission S –
B & M ® Sport Shifter, manual transmission se only –
4-speed Automatic Transmission with SHIFTRONIC ® O –
5-speed Automatic Transmission with SHIFTRONIC – S
Final Drive Ratio ( MT/AT ) 3.44/3.77 – /3.33

body/suspension/chassis
Body Type: Five-passenger Sedan S S
4-wheel Independent Suspension, front double wishbone, rear multi-link S S
Twin-tube Gas Shock Absorbers, front and rear S S
Stabilizer Bars ( mm. ) , front/rear 25.0 /15.0 26.0 /15.0
Power Rack-and-pinion Steering, engine-RPM-sensing S S
4-wheel Disc Brakes S S
16-inch Steel Wheels with Full Covers and P215/60VR Tires glS glS
17-inch se / limited alloy WheeL 17-inch, 5-spoke Euroflange Alloy Wheels with P215/55VR Performance Tires Se Se
17-inch, 5-spoke Euroflange Alloy Wheels with P215/55VR Tires limited limited
Turning Diameter ( ft. ) , curb-to-curb 35.8 35.8

exterior dimensions
Wheelbase ( in. ) 107.4 107.4
Length ( in. ) 188.9 188.9
Width ( in. ) , excluding mirrors 72.1 72.1
Height ( in. ) 58.0 58.0
Track ( in. ) , front/rear 62.0 /61.4 62.0 /61.4
Curb Weight ( lbs. ) MT/AT 3253/3266 –/3458

interior dimensions
Head Room ( in. ) , front/rear 40.1/38.2 40.1/38.2
Leg Room ( in. ) , front/rear 43.7/37.4 43.7/37.4
Shoulder Room ( in. ) , front/rear 57.4/56.9 57.4/56.9
Hip Room ( in. ) , front/rear 55.5/55.3 55.5/55.3
Cargo Volume ( cu. ft. ) 16.3 16.3
Passenger Volume ( cu. ft. ) 105.4 105.4
Total Interior Volume ( cu. ft. ) 121.7 121.7
EPA Size Classification Large Car Large Car

epa mileage estimates 4 /fuel capacity

Manual Transmission ( city/highway ) 21/31 –
Automatic Transmission ( city/highway ) 21/30 19/28
Fuel-tank Capacity ( gal. ) 17.7 17.7

While the information contained in this brochure was correct at time of printing, specifications and equipment can change. Feature comparisons based on competitor models available at time of printing. No warranty or
guarantee is being extended in this brochure, and Hyundai reserves the right to change product specifications and equipment at any time without incurring obligations. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment.
08 sonata Specifications apply to U.S. vehicles only. Please contact your Hyundai dealer for current vehicle specifications.