HYUNDAI ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR 2012 SONATA HYBRID

COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 22, 2011 – Hyundai Motor America is pleased to announce pricing for the 2012MY Sonata Hybrid, featuring Hybrid Blue Drive technology.

The 2012MY Sonata Hybrid will come equipped with standard Blue Link® telematics as Hyundai continues the implementation of Blue Link® throughout the model lineup. Blue Link provides a host of scalable features accessible through multiple applications whether it be in the car, on your smartphone, or over the web.

Also new for 2012MY is an optional Leather Package which offers leather seating surfaces, leather steering wheel and shift knob, heated front and rear seats, and auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® and compass. Previously, these features were only available to the fully-equipped Sonata Hybrid buyer.

All 2012MY Sonata Hybrid models deliver a segment-leading 40-mpg highway fuel economy rating, higher than any other mid-size sedan, hybrid or non-hybrid. In city driving, Sonata Hybrid delivers 35 mpg, yielding a 37 mpg combined city/highway rating from the EPA.

NEW EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2012MY

Standard Blue Link - safety, service and infotainment telematics system
New optional Leather Package including leather seating surfaces, leather steering wheel and shift knob, heated front seats and rear seat bottom cushions, and auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink and compass

Standard and Optional Features

Sonata Hybrid

The Sonata Hybrid MSRP is $25,850, excluding $775 freight, and includes the following standard equipment:

2.4L Atkinson Cycle 4-cylinder hybrid engine
Hybrid starter-generator (HSG)
Permanent magnet high-power density motor
270V lithium polymer battery
6-speed automatic transmission w/ SHIFTRONIC®
Electronic stability control with traction control system
ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist
Front active head restraints
Front and front seat side and curtain airbags
16-inch Eco-spoke alloy wheels
Headlight LED accents
LED taillights
Front fog lights
Side mirror-mounted turn signal indicators
Unique, tinted chrome front grille
Bodyside molding tinted chrome inserts
Chrome exterior door handles
Proximity entry with push-button start
Remote keyless entry, alarm and immobilizer
Electroluminescent instrument cluster (Supervision)
4.2-inch TFT multi-function trip computer with hybrid technology display
Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise, Audio & Phone Controls
Dual automatic temperature control
Floor console mounted rear vents
Power driver seat with lumbar support
Chrome interior door handles
Leatherette interior door panel inserts
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel with cruise and audio controls
Metalgrain interior accents
AM/FM/SiriusXM/CD/MP3 with iPod®/USB & Aux input jacks
Power windows, locks, heated mirrors
Integrated Bluetooth® with phonebook transfer
Hyundai Blue Link Telematics system
Automatic light control
Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)
Solar control glass

Leather Package ($1,500 MSRP):

Leather seating surfaces
Heated front seats and rear seat bottom cushions
Leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® and compass

Ultimate Package ($5,500 MSRP) - Includes Leather package contents plus the following:

Panoramic sunroof with tilt & slide
17-inch Eco-spoke alloy wheels with unique finish
Navigation system with high-resolution touch-screen display
Rear backup camera
Infinity® premium speakers, subwoofer and external amplifier (400-watt)
HD Radio® Technology with multicasting
SiriusXM, NavTraffic, NavWeather and Sports & Stocks w/ 90-Day Trial
HVAC multi-mode button
Premium door sill plates
Glossy black door surround and outside mirror housing

Model

Engine

Transmission

MSRP

Sonata Hybrid

2.4L Atkinson 4-cyl.

Hybrid 6-Speed A/T

$25,850

Freight charges for the 2012MY Sonata Hybrid are $775.

Hyundai Motor America reserves the right to change prices and features at anytime.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 800 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance.

###