Hyundai Sonata

Fifth generation (NF, 2005–2010)

Fifth generation

Also called	Beijing-Hyundai NF Yu Xiang Beijing-Hyundai Sonata Yu Xiang Beijing-Hyundai Sonata Ling Xiang Hyundai NF Sonata (Russia) Hyundai Sonata CVVT-i (Malaysia) Hyundai Sonata Transform (Facelift) Hyundai Sonata Embera (India) Hyundai Sonica (Italy)
Production	2005–2010 ????–present (Egypt)
Assembly	Asan, Korea Montgomery, Alabama, United States Chennai, India Beijing, China İzmit, Turkey (Hyundai Assan) Cairo, Egypt (Ghabbour Group) Thonburi, Thailand (TAAP)[5] Khartoum, Sudan (Giad)[6]
Engine(s)	2.4 L, 163-175 hp (−8.9 kW), I4 3.3 L 237-249 hp V6 2.0 L CRDi
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual (2.0 CRDI) 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Length	4,800 mm (189.0 in) Sonata Ling Xiang:4,815 mm (189.6 in)
Width	1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height	1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Related	Hyundai Grandeur/Azera Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Veracruz/ix55 Kia Optima/Magentis/Lotze Kia Carens/Rondo Kia Sorento

The NF Sonata was launched in August 2004 in Korea, based on a new platform created from the project NF. The company's first all-aluminum I4 engine, dubbed Theta, debuted in the new Sonata. Engine choices at launch were a 2.4L I4 rated 164 bhp (122 kW) at 5800 rpm and a 3.3L V6 rated 237 bhp (177 kW) V6. The diesel version was used as a taxicab in Singapore. Diesel versions are available in Europe and New Zealand.
The U.S. May 2005 launch of the new Sonata coincided with the production commencement at the company's first U.S. assembly plant, in Montgomery, Alabama.
Classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency‎ as a large car, the fourth generation was 2 in (50.8 mm) longer and taller and 1 in (25.4 mm) wider than the previous generation. Standard features included anti-lock braking system/electronic stability control/traction control system as well as six airbags (driver/front passenger front and side, and side curtain).

[] Safety

Europe: 2006 year models received the following European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) ratings:

• Adult Occupant: , score 27
• Child Occupant: , score 37
• Pedestrian: , score 12.

In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests the Sonata received a "Good" overall in the frontal impact crash test, an "Acceptable" overall score in the side impact crash test, and a "Good" rating for rear crash protection. In the roof strength evaluation 09 and 10 models were rated "Marginal".^[7]
2006 Hyundai Sonata by NHTSA:^[7]

• Frontal Rating (Driver):
• Frontal Rating (Passenger):
• Side Rating (Driver):
• Side Rating (Passenger):
• Rollover:

[ Facelift (2008–2010)

2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS (US)

The redesigned vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show as a 2009 model year vehicle.^[8] The production version was sold as the Hyundai Sonata Transform in Korea, and the model debuted elsewhere as an 'early' 2009 model.
The styling was done primarily at HATCI (Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc) in Superior Township, Michigan.^[9]
The redesign features revised engines, front fascia and chrome 3 bar grill, taillights (turn signals became red), jewel-projector headlights, new 10-spoke wheel cover designs for the Limited models (as opposed to sharing the 5-spoke design from the SE model),and an extensively revised IP (Instrument Panel). Hyundai adopted "slush molding,” a production technique that enables a much higher grade of texturing and shaping of the IP surface.^[10]
Redesigned gauges feature a blue backlight, and a touch-screen navigation system, optional on the Limited trim level only, includes satellite radio capability.^[11] Bluetooth capability is available as an optional unit, separate from the audio or navigation system, and all models include both a USB port along with an auxiliary input jack. An optional USB adaptor cord allows integration of an iPod, and chrome interior door handles are standard on the Limited trim.
The 2.4L Theta II engine was rated 175 bhp (130 kW) at 6000 rpm and 168 lb·ft (228 N·m) (168 bhp (125 kW) for PZEV model) and the 3.3L Lambda V6 was rated 249 bhp (186 kW) at 6000 rpm and 229 lb·ft (310 N·m) at 4500 rpm. Fuel efficiency is EPA rated at 22 mpg_-US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg_-imp)/32 mpg_-US (7.4 L/100 km; 38 mpg_-imp) for the I4 and 19 mpg_-US (12 L/100 km; 23 mpg_-imp)/29 mpg_-US (8.1 L/100 km; 35 mpg_-imp) for the V6.^[12] The base model GLS is available with a manual five speed transmission. GLS, SE and Limited models feature a newly available, manually-shiftable 5-speed automatic transmission marketed as "Shiftronic."
There are minimal changes for the 2010 model, which includes the optional navigation system on the SE as opposed to being a Limited-exclusive option, and the V6 engine is no longer offered on the GLS model.
In Singapore, a 2.2L CRDi turbo diesel powered version is widely used in the country's taxi industry.^[13]

[ Hyundai Sonata Ling Xiang (Sonata NFC)

Beijing Hyundai launched a redesigned Sonata called the Ling Xiang for the Chinese market with an updated exterior and revised rear seating.^[14]
Engine choices include 2.0L or 2.4L engines.