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Highlight: The N-Line is only available in a front wheel drive configuration.
Test
Vehicle’s MSRP: $36,695 (Base Trim MSRP): $29,195
Seating
Capacity: 5
Standard
Safety Features:airbags; ABS; a
backup camera; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic
avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a high
beam assist; a forward collision assist system; a vehicle stability system; a tire
pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a hill start assist system;
and a tire pressure monitoring system
What's New: The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the brand's first all-electric sedan. The midsize sedan looks similar to the brand's midsize Sonata. However, the Ioniq 6 has a longer wheelbase, which equates to more leg room.
Distinctive Styling: The styling of the Ioniq 6 is quite distinctive. From a side profile, the vehicle takes styling cues from the Mercedes-Benz CLS and the Porsche Panamera both which are high end luxury vehicles.
The rear end exudes an air of sophistication, with its double rear spoiler. Hyundai's folks say their latest EV is reminiscent of the cars from the 30s. In more modern terms, the Ioniq 6 rear styling harkens back to the classy looking Cadillac Seville sedan of the eighties. The bending of the rear sheet metal provides more efficiency, enhancing the driving range.
Highlight: Hyundai’s
Blue Link feature talks to Amazon Echo, which allows the owner to control the
Sonata inside their home or wherever the device is located.
Test Vehicle’s MSRP:$25,710 (Base Model: $22,935)
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety Features:ABS; airbags; traction
control system; a rear camera; a vehicle stability control system; electronic
brake distribution; a blind spot detection system; a rear cross traffic alert
system; a temporary spare tire; and a tire pressure monitoring system
Standard
Equipment (Base SE Model): 16-inch wheels; a 7-inch
touchscreen compatible with Apple CarPlay/Android integration; a remote keyless
entry system; a manually operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; air
condition; a leather steering wheel; a leather-like interior door panel trims;
HD radio; USB ports; and Hyundai’s Bluelink telematics
Standard
Equipment (SEL): 17-inch wheels; LED Daytime; a hands
free smart trunk; chrome exterior door handles; a push button start system; a
power driver’s seat; heated front seats; a leather wrapped steering wheel and
shift knob; Blue Link Connected Car system; a second row USB charge port; and
SiriusXM satellite radio
Earlier this spring, Andre Hudson, the first African American designer to work for a Korean automaker, spent some time with the editor, Jeff Fortson, on their first ever educational road trip. The editor documented the entire trip on Ebony.com and BlackAmericaweb.com. To learn more about the trip, click on the links below: The New Color of the Auto Design Game: Andre Hudson Part One
With so many players in the midsize segment, the freshly redesigned sixth-generation Hyundai Sonata is bound to make everyone step up their game. Not only is the vehicle larger, the exterior design has moved upscale, bearing some likeness to Lexus and Mercedes. Unlike the previous generation Sonata, the 2011 model is available with only one-engine, a spunky, extremely fuel-efficient 4-cylinder.And every Sonata also comes equipped with Bluetooth, which is a first for a vehicle in this segment.
Must Have Goodies:
The Sonata is available in three trim levels: the base GLS, the mid line SE and the upscale Limited. Depending on the trim ordered, the cool-looking Sonata can be outfitted with a power sunroof, an automatic dimming rear-view mirror, leather seats, automatic headlights, heated front (and rear) seats, 17 or18-inch wheels, dual automatic temperature controls, a rear-back up camera and a voice-activated navigational system. Ordering the navigational system will also provide one’s access to a 90-day complimentary subscription to real-time XM NavTraffic, XM NavWeather, XM Sports scores and XM Stock updates. This is another first for a vehicle in this segment.
HD radio technology, with multicasting, is also available in the Sonata. And the Sonata is available with a 400-watt AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system.
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