New 2006 Hyundai Sonata Pricing Announced

[Brian Gluckman]

New 2006 Hyundai Sonata Pricing Announced

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the all-new 2006 Sonata, Hyundai's best-selling model. The first 2006 Sonata rolled off the production line in March at Hyundai's all-new manufacturing plant in Montgomery, Ala.

The 2006 Hyundai Sonata is an all-new vehicle featuring refined and sophisticated styling, all-new powertrains, class-leading standard safety features including six airbags and segment-first standard Electronic Stability Control, and an interior package so roomy its U.S. government size classification is "large car," slotting it a class above Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.

"We're proud of the value equation we've engineered into the all-new Sonata, with pricing that is $2,000 to $4,000 below comparably equipped mid-size competitors," said Robert F. Cosmai, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America.

2006 Hyundai Sonata Manufacturer Suggested Retail Pricing:

Sonata GL 4-cyl, 5-speed manual $17,895
Sonata GL 4-cyl, 4-speed SHIFTRONIC A/T $18,795
Sonata GLS 4-cyl, 4-speed SHIFTRONIC A/T $19,395
Sonata GLS 3.3-liter V6, 5-speed SHIFTRONIC A/T $20,895
Sonata LX 3.3-liter V6, 5-speed SHIFTRONIC A/T $22,895
The destination charge is $600.

Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif. is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced by more than 650 Hyundai dealerships nationwide.

[thejoyof6]

Brian, wonder when they will release the pricing for the options and such?

[davidleeis14]

They are alot cheaper than the UK prices. £17500($33,560.45), thats what we have to pay for the bottom of the range(list price).

[thejoyof6]

I want to know whom at Hyundai thought it would be a bright idea to only offer a cd changer and telescoping steering wheel to the top of the line LX model. These features should be standard or at least optional on ALL models.
I dont mind leather and neither does my partner but our boxer doesnt like sliding all over the backseat in her harness just for a cd changer and telescoping wheel. When is Hyundai going to stop with the 9/10th's options list and give us what shoppers in the midsize catergory want. Im not even going to start on nav, rear park assit, or adjustable pedals.

I really want to purchase a new Hyundai model but until they change i will be taking my money elsewhere or holding off until a model is introduced with the options i want on the trim level i want.