All-new Hyundai Sonata shows maturity, sophistication - Murfreesboro Post
The design is evolutionary but with a more refined look, which Hyundai calls Fluid Sculpture 2. And along with the design updates comes with advancements in body stiffness, ride quality and noise control. Chris Chapman, chief designer of Hyundai Design North America, describes the design saying, "We crafted the shape of the 2015 Sonata in the same way an award-winning chef refines his recipe over the years. The evolution to Fluidic Sculpture 2. 0's tauter, modern lines reflect the improvements in refinement and driving dynamics for 2015. " The interior is clean and contemporary with simple lines and well defined controls that don't try to get overly... The face of the four-spoke steering wheel has reductant controls for audio, cruise, communications and trip computer controls. Like all the Hyundai models, the Sonoma has easily accessible plug-ins on the center console for USB, auxiliary and 12-volt power. The front seats have moderate bolsters to hold the driver in place during aggressive cornering and heated seats in the two upper level models. At 185-hp, the gas direct injection (GDI) engine with the standard six-speed automatic transmission produces a 0 to 60 mph time of 7. 9 seconds, putting it near the top of its class for midsize sedans with a base engine. Source: www.murfreesboropost.com
