2011 Hyundai Sonata Hibryd

Together with the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 Turbo, Hyundai Sonata Hibryd release which is also equipped with GDI at the 2010 New York Auto Show. The Sonata Hybrid changing the game in hybrids with unique approaches in hybrid powertrain design, battery technology and vehicle appearance. This car is Hyundai’s first hybrid in the U.S. market.

Hyundai Hybrid Blue Drive is the first and only system using lithium polymer battery technology – leapfrogging competitive in-market nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion applications. This is the goal Hyundai offers in its goal to be the auto industry’s global eco-leader. Hyundai’s Hybrid Blue Drive is a proprietary parallel hybrid drive system that runs on the already fuel-efficient 2.4-liter Theta II engine (169 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm) mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 30kW (151 lb-ft) electric motor for maximum fuel economy. Hyundai’s Hybrid Blue Drive has an all-electric mode and a parallel drive mode.

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is electric-vehicle operation at steady-state speeds of up to 62 miles per hour. Gasoline engine engagement depends on state of charge, acceleration and vehicle speed. Its two propulsion units develop a total output of 209 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, exceeding all mid-size competitors, and 195 lb-ft of torque. Hyundai’s proprietary parallel hybrid drive system is the heart of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The competition uses a power split system with a planetary-geared Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

This car used FLUIDIC SCULPTURE DESIGN to show aerodynamic, modern and eco-friendly design. It has view unique element below:

Unique exterior design elements

• Headlights and taillights
• Aerodynamic bumper fascias
• Aerodynamic rocker panels
• Bold hexagonal grille
• Eco-spoke wheels
• Air dam and aero side sills
• Hybrid Blue Drive badging
• Exclusive hybrid paint color

Interior refinements

• Supervision cluster with eco-display options
• Unique interior color choice
• Unique seat patterns

In addition, this car offer Hyundai’s Hybrid Technology Display is displayed on the on a 4.2-inch LCD screen located between the odometer and tachometer, or is visible on the optional seven-inch navigation screen:

• Driving mode
• Energy flow within the vehicle
• Engine and motor movement
• Fuel level
• Battery power levels and charge status
• Electric vehicle mode indicator
• Average and instant mpg