2008 Hyundai Sonata
The new Hyundai Sonata is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $25,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $35,240 for the Elite.
There are 3 variants of the Sonata available in Australia.
Engine options include 3.3L multi-point injection (173kW/304Nm) and 2.4L multi-point injection (119kW/219Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2006 Sonata is offered with a 5 year, 130,000 km warranty.

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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,800 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,832 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,920 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Hyundai Sonata is the Base that starts from $25,990.
See all Hyundai Sonata PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Sonata is the Elite that starts from $35,240.
See all Hyundai Sonata PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Sonata is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: Base, SLX and Elite.
See all Hyundai Sonata towing capacityThe largest Hyundai Sonata is the Base which measures 1832mm wide, 4800mm in length and sits 1475mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Sonata is the Base which has 173kW of power from its 3.3L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Hyundai Sonata is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Sonata is the SLX which weighs 2130 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Sonata uses Unleaded.
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