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2009 Sonata

n = standard     o = optional     --    = not available

FUNCTIONAL FEATURES

GLS

SE

Limited

Body Construction:

Unibody

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n

Engine:

2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder or 3.3-liter DOHC 24-valve V6

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n

n

Steering:

Engine-speed-sensitive, power-assisted rack-and-pinion

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n

n

Suspension:

Front:  dependent double-wishbone design with coil springs, gas-charged hydraulic shock absorbers and 26mm anti-roll bar (27mm for SE)

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n

n

Rear:  Independent multi-link design with coil springs, gas-charged hydraulic shock absorbers and 16mm anti-roll bar (17mm for SE)

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n

n

Transmission/Drive System:

5-speed manual (4-cyl.)

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n

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5-speed automatic w/ SHIFTRONIC (4-cyl.)

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o

5-speed automatic w/ SHIFTRONIC (V6)

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n

n

B&M Sport Shifter

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n

( 4-cyl.M/T)

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EXTERIOR FEATURES

Bodyside moldings, bodycolor

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n

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Bodyside moldings, chrome insert

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n

Bumpers, bodycolor

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n

n

Bumpers, chrome insert moldings

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n

Door handles, bodycolor

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n

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Door handles, chrome-accented

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n

Grille, black with chrome center bars

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n

n

Tinted glass

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Solar control glass

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(V6 only)

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n

Headlights, jeweled projector-lens

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n

n

Front fog lights

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n

Center high mount stop lamp (CHMSL)

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n

n

Automotive Light Control

o

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n

Bodycolor side mirrors, dual power and heated with timer

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n

n

Sunroof, power glass

o

o

n

Chrome window belt moldings

o

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n

TIRES & WHEELS

P215/60VR16 tires

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P215/55VR17 performance tires

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n

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P215/55VR17 tires

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n

16 x 6.5J steel with wheel cover

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17 x 6.5J 5-spoke aluminum alloy

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n

Spare tire, compact temporary use

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n

n

SAFETY / SECURITY FEATURES

Power-assisted front/rear disc brakes

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n

n

4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

n

n

n

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

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n

n

Traction Control System (TCS)

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n

n

Brake Assist

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n

n

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

n

n

n

Front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters

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n

n

3-point outboard seatbelt

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n

n

Rear 3-point inbound seatbelt

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n

n

2 advanced front airbags

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n

n

2 front seat-mounted side-impact airbags

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n

2 side curtain airbags for front and outboard rear passengers

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n

n

Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors

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n

n

LATCH lower anchors (2 rear) and upper tether (3 rear) anchors

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n

n

Active head restraints for front passengers

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n

n

Rear seat low-profile head restraints (rear, center, left)

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n

n

Power window lock-out button

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n

n

Remote keyless entry system w/ alarm

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n

n

Shift interlock system

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n

n

Front and rear crumple zones

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n

n

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

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n

n

Bodyside reinforcements

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n

n

Energy absorbing steering column

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n

n

Emergency internal trunk release (bright yellow)

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n

n

Steering wheel locks when key is removed

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n

n

INTERIOR FEATURES

Air conditioning

n

n

n

Air conditioning w/ automatic temperature control with outside temperature display

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n

Cabin air filter

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n

n

Rear window defroster, electronic w/ timer

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n

n

Rear seat heater ducts

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n

n

Carpeted floor mats

o

o

o

Full cut-pile carpeting

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n

n

Door trim, cloth inserts

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Door trim, simulated leather inserts

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n

Door sill scuff plates

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n

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Premium door sill scuff plates

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n

Door handle, chrome

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n

Door armrest, integrated

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n

n

Door pockets

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n

Painted metal interior accents at center stack, all interior colors

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Woodgrain interior accents

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Metalgrain interior accents

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Shift knob, leather-wrapped