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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas V6

Displacement

3.3L/204

3.5L/211

Fuel System

MPI

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

249 @ 6000

270 @ 6200

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

229 @ 4500

251 @ 4700

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.79

4.24

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

2.36

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

1.52

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.03

1.05

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

0.76

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.68

3.38

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.33

3.29

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3494 lbs

3870 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double-wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

1.02 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.63 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr-Assisted

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.8 x -TBD- in

12.6 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.2 x -TBD- in

11.3 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 6.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 6.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

17 x 6.5 in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55R17

225/65SR17

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R17

225/65SR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

225/65SR17

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

29 MPG

23 MPG

Cruising Range - City

336.30 mi

345.60 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

19 MPG

18 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

22 MPG

20 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

513.30 mi

441.60 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

17.7 gal

19.2 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.9

16.0

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.28

3.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

35.8 ft

37.4 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

105.4 ft³

102.5 ft³

Front Head Room

40.1 in

39.3 in

Front Leg Room

43.7 in

42.5 in

Front Shoulder Room

57.4 in

57.9 in

Front Hip Room

55.5 in

55.6 in

Second Head Room

38.2 in

38.6 in

Second Leg Room

37.4 in

36.4 in

Second Shoulder Room

56.9 in

57.1 in

Second Hip Room

55.3 in

55.1 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

107.4 in

106.9 in

Length, Overall

188.9 in

186.2 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

72.1 in

72.6 in

Height, Overall

58.0 in

66.1 in

Track Width, Front

62.0 in

Track Width, Rear

61.4 in

61.2 in

Min Ground Clearance

6.3 in

7.1 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

16.3 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

200 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

9.4 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.3L DOHC V6 engine.

5-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission w/OD.

Front wheel drive.

Independent double-wishbone front suspension w/gas shocks.

Independent multi-link rear suspension w/gas shocks.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Engine-speed-sensing pwr steering.

4-wheel disc brakes.

4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) -inc: electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist.

Chrome tipped dual exhaust

5-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission.

3.5L DOHC SFI 24-valve V6 engine -inc: dual variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i).

Front wheel drive.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs.

Independent dual-link MacPherson strut rear suspension -inc: coil springs.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Engine-speed-sensing progressive pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes.

Tool kit.

Full-size spare tire.

Integrated black rear spoiler.

Auto-on/off headlamps w/delay-off.

Integrated front fog lamps.

LED brake lamps.

Electrochromic pwr heated mirrors w/defoggers.

Water-repellent front door glass.

UV ray-reducing window glass.

Black privacy glass.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist cycle.

Intermittent rear wiper w/washer.

Chrome door handles

EXTERIOR

17" alloy wheels.

P215/55R17 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof.

Body-color bumpers.

Chrome-insert body-side moldings.

Body-color heated pwr mirrors.

Chrome bar-style grille.

Chrome window trim.

Fog lights.

Solar control glass.

Auto headlight on/off control.

Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Chrome-insert door handles

17" x 6.5" 6-spoke aluminum wheels.

P225/65SR17 mud & snow tires.

Pwr rear liftgate.

Lighting -inc: front reading, cargo area

ENTERTAINMENT

Infinity AM/FM/XM stereo w/6-disc CD/MP3 changer -inc: i-Pod/USB/aux inputs, (6) speakers, subwoofer, 360-watt amp.

In-glass antenna

AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer -inc: MP3 player, (8) speakers, 132-watts, aux audio input.

Roof-mounted antenna w/in-glass diversity system

INTERIOR

Leather seating surfaces.

Heated front bucket seats -inc: 8-way pwr driver, driver lumbar, active head restraints.

Rear 60/40 split-fold seats w/outboard headrests.

Dual tier console w/sliding armrest, storage, (2) cupholders.

Rear center armrest w/(2) cupholders.

Center console mounted 12-volt pwr outlet.

Full floor carpeting.

Premium door sill scuff plates.

Leather wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls.

Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, coolant temp, trip odometer, digital clock.

Warnings -inc: oil pressure, battery, door ajar, trunk open, brake, check engine.

Trip computer.

Pwr windows w/driver auto up/down, pinch protection, lockout.

Pwr door locks.

Remote keyless entry system w/security alarm.

Remote fuel/hood/trunk release.

Cruise control.

Automatic temp control air conditioning -inc: cabin air filter, rear seat heat ducts.

Rear window defroster.

Locking glovebox.

Simulated leather door trim.

Map pockets.

Electrochromic rearview mirror -inc: HomeLink universal garage door opener, compass.

Dual sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors.

Assist grips.

Lighting -inc: dome, front reading lamps, ignition, glovebox, map.

Metalgrain interior accents.

Leather-wrapped shift knob.

Seatback pockets.

Rear coat hanger

Cloth seat trim.

10-way pwr front bucket seats -inc: pwr lumbar, adjustable headrests.

Reclining/sliding rear 40/20/40 split fold-down seat -inc: adjustable headrests.

Sliding center console -inc: cup holders, storage bin.

Rear center armrest w/storage box.

Cut pile carpeting.

Carpeted floor mats.

Chrome scuff plates.

Wood & leather-trimmed tilt steering wheel w/audio controls.

Electroluminescent instrument cluster.

LCD multi-info display -inc: ventilation, outside temp, trip computer.

Pwr windows w/1-touch auto-up/down.

Retained accessory pwr.

Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout.

Remote entry system -inc: multi-function remote, remote window down, rolling code technology.

HomeLink universal transceiver.

Cruise control.

Pwr fuel door release.

Alarm system.

Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system w/in-key transponder.

Dual-zone automatic climate control -inc: air filters, smog sensor.

Rear window defogger w/auto-off timer.

Auxiliary pwr outlets -inc: front center stack, rear console box, cargo area.

Wood trim -inc: center console, dash, doors.

Metallic accents -inc: center instrument panel, switch plates.

Front door map pockets.

Electrochromic rearview mirror w/compass.

Overhead console.

Dual sun visors w/adjustable-illumination vanity mirrors -inc: slide extensions.

Front seatback storage.

Wood & leather-trimmed shift knob.

Auto-retracting tonneau cover

SAFETY

Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic stability control (ESC).

Shift interlock system.

Front/rear crumple zones.

Body-side reinforcements.

Hood buckling creases & safety stops.

Driver/front passenger advanced airbags.

Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side-curtain airbags.

Occupant classification sensor.

3-point seatbelts for all seating positions.

Front seat belt pretensioners & force limiters.

Childproof rear door locks.

Emergency internal trunk release.

Lower anchors & upper tether anchors (LATCH).

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Energy-absorbing steering column

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS).

Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA).

Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/cutoff switch.

Traction control (TRAC).

Front/rear crumple zones.

Side-impact door beams.

Daytime running lights.

Dual front advanced airbag system -inc: crash severity & occupant detection sensors.

Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side curtain airbags w/roll sensor.

Driver knee airbag.

3-point front seat belts -inc: pretensioners, force limiters, height-adjustable shoulder belt anchors.

3-point rear seat belts.

All-position emergency locking retractor (ELR).

All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR).

Rear seat ISO-FIX top tether anchors.

Child safety locks.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Impact-dissipating upper interior trim.

Brake pedal regression prevention.

Collapsible steering column.

First aid kit

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
5.

Basic Miles/km:
60,000.

Drivetrain Years:
10.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Years:
7.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
6.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
70,000.

Corrosion Years:
6.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
13V113000.

Mfg's Report Date:
APR 01, 2013.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
1,712,336.

Summary:
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the crui....

Consequence:
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
13V354000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 12, 2013.

Component:
SUSPENSION.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
239,000.

Summary:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms..

Consequence:
Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall is expected to begin by the end of September 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Custom Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).