The high-rated Hyundai Sonata has been revised for 2014 and now features over 50 new or redesigned components. Always on the brink of innovation, Hyundai wasted no time upgrading their popular model, which now sports brand-new 17-inch wheels, HID Xenon headlamps, LED taillamps and an updated grille. Major revisions were also made to the Sonata's interior design, technologies and safety functions, keeping the midsize sedan in sync with what today's buyers want and need. Even with all of these changes, the Sonata still offers excellent power and fuel efficiency. The standard sedan provides fantastic horsepower and the hybrid model features remarkable fuel economy Arlington buyers will find beneficial.
In an effort to improve the overall driving experience in the 2014 Hyundai Sonata, various changes have been made to the car's interior elements. Each model has received carpet modifications and foam additions to the A and B pillars in order to reduce cabin noise. An optional ventilated driver's seat is also available, increasing comfort, and a leather steering wheel is now standard on SE and Limited models. Technological enhancements, such as a new driver selectable steering mode, automated temperature controls and an available touchscreen display with HD Radio and a rearview camera, provide more functionality across the lineup, while a new blind spot detection system and a blind spot mirror addition work to increase safety.
Two powertrain are offered with the 2014 Sonata: a 2.4 four-cylinder and a 2.0L four-cylinder, available on SE and Limited. The standard 2.4L engine works alongside a six-speed automatic transmission to achieve 190 horsepower and 179 lb.-ft. of torque, while the 2.0L engine produces 274 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque. Each variant is efficient, but the 2.0L is a little bit faster - it can hit 60 mph in 6.7 seconds. If fuel economy is a major concern, the Sonata Hybrid, praised in several 2014 Hyundai Sonata reviews, is your best option. Its 2.4L engine can exert 159 horsepower and it comes paired with an electric motor, which helps lower gas mileage and increase efficiency.
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