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 2006 Sonata GL starting at $17,895   2006 Sonata GLS 4-Cyl starting at $19,395
  Standard Key Features   Standard Key Features in addition to Base Model
  2.4-Liter, 16-Valve DOHC 4-Cylinder Engine   4-speed automatic transmission
  5-speed manual transmission   16” alloy wheels with Michelin® tires
  Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags
  and roof-mounted side-curtain airbags		   Steering wheel audio controls
  Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)   Woodgrain Trim
  Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction
  Control System (TCS)		   Driver’s lumbar support
  Front seat active head restraints   Automatic light control
  16” steel wheels with Michelin® tires   Trip computer
  Tilt, leather-wrapped steering wheel   Premium door sill plates
  Leather-wrapped shift knob (A/T only)   Floor mats
  4-wheel disc brakes   Fog lights
  Remote keyless entry system with alarm   Chrome window belt molding
  Power windows, locks and heated mirrors   Metalgrain accents (with gray interior)
  AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio System   Woodgrain accents (with beige interio
  Air conditioning   Standard features in addition to above:
  Cruise control   2.4-liter, DOHC, 4-cylinder engine
  Cabin air-filtration system   Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags and roof-
  mounted side-curtain airbags
    Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
    Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control
    System (TCS)
    Front seat active head restraints
    Tilt, leather-wrapped steering wheel
    Leather-wrapped shift knob (A/T only)
  2006 Sonata GLS V6 starting at $20,895   2006 Sonata LX starting at $22,895
  Standard Features in addition to above   Standard Features in addition to GLS
  3.3-liter, DOHC, V6 engine   Leather seating surfaces
  Dual chrome-tipped exhaust   Heated front seats
  5-speed automatic transmission   Automatic Temperature Control
  Solar control glass   Power driver seat
    17” euroflange alloy wheels withMichelin® tires
    Automatic temperature control
    Air quality system
    Auto-dimming mirror/HomeLink®/compass
    Sliding center armrest
    Telescoping steering wheel
     Chrome exterior door handles
 EPA Mileage Estimates/Fuel Capacity
GL/GLS 4-cyl
GLS V6/LX
  5-speed Manual (city/highway)
24/34(GL only)
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  4-speed automatic (city/highway)
24/33
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  5-speed automatic (City/Highway)
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20/30
  Fuel tank capacity (gal.)
17.7
17.7
 MECHANICAL :- Engine  
  Displacement (liters)
2.4
.3.3
  Horsepower @ rpm
162@5800
235@6000
  Torque
164@4250
226@3500
  Compression ratio
10.5:1
10.4:1
  Valve train
16-valve with CVVT
24-valve with CVVT
  Fuel system: Multi-port Programmed Fuel
  Injection
S
S
  Ignition system: electronic
S
S
 MECHANICAL :- Transmission  
  Drive configuration: front wheel drive
S
S
  Type
5-speed manual/
(O)4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
  Final drive ratio
3.44/3.77
3.33
 MECHANICAL :- Suspension/Chassis  
  Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction
  Control System (TCS)
S
S
  4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
S
S
  Body construction: unibody
S
S
  Front suspension: double wishbone
S
S
  Rear suspension: multi-link
S
S
  Rear suspension: stabilizer bar
S
S

  Power rack-and-pinion steering (variable-
  assist)
S
S
  Turning diameter, curb-to-curb
35.8
35.8
  Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes
S
S
  Wheels
16” steel/16” 6-spoke aluminum alloy
16” 6-spoke aluminum alloy/
17” 5-spoke aluminum alloy
  Tires
Michelin® P215/60R16
Michelin® P225/50R17(opt. GLS V6)
 MECHANICAL :- EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS  
  Wheelbase (in.)
107.4
107.4
  Length (in.)
188.9
188.9
  Width (in.)
72.1
72.1
  Track (in., front/rear)
62.0 / 61.4
62.0 / 61.4
  Curb weight (lbs., MT/AT)
3253 / 3266
3253 / 3266
 MECHANICAL :- INTERIOR DIMENSIONS  
  Head room (in., front/rear)
40.1 / 38.2
40.1 / 38.2
  Leg room (in., front/rear)
43.7 / 37.4
43.7 / 37.4
  Shoulder room (in., front/rear)
57.4 / 56.9
57.4 / 56.9
  Hip room (in., front/rear)
55.5 / 55.3
55.5 / 55.3
  Cargo volume (cu. ft.)
16.3
16.3
  Total Interior volume (cu. ft.)
121.7
121.7
 Safety and Security
  2 advanced front airbags
  2 front seat-mounted side-impact airbags
  2 side curtain airbags for front and outboard rear
  passengers
  Features standard ABS
  3-Point Seatbelts (All Positions)
  Helps maintain vehicle steering control while
  braking under slippery road conditions (e.g. ice,
  snow, rain) and during emergency braking
  situations under any road conditions
  Includes Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
  4-sensor, 4-channel system
  Brake force applied independently to each wheel
  All 2006 Sonata models feature 4-wheel disc
  brakes
  Features standard Electronic Stability Control
  (ESC)
  NHTSA studies show passenger cars equipped with
  ESC experience 35% fewer single vehicle crashes
  and 30% fewer single vehicle fatalities
  Reduces unintended understeer (plowing)
  Sensors measure differences between driver's
  intended path when actual turn is less than
  intended
  Braking force is applied to inside rear wheel to
  correct vehicle's understeer
  Reduces unintended oversteer (fishtailing)
  Sensors measure differences between driver's
  intended path when actual turn is more than
  intended
  Braking force is applied to outside front wheel to
  correct vehicle's oversteer
  ESC cannot compensate for severe driver error
  ESC includes Traction Control System (TCS) which
  reduces wheel spin under acceleration
  Includes many occupant restraint features
  Front seat active head restraints Extra protection
   against whiplash in rear-end collisions
  Child Seat LATCH System
  3-point seatbelts for all seating positions
  Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters
  Shingle-style low-profile rear seat head restraints
  for improved visibility
 
 
 INTERIOR :- Convenience
  Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel
  Cruise control
  Steering wheel audio controls (GLS)
  AM/FM/CD/MP3 Player with 6 speakers
  5-speed automatic transmission (V6 Models)
  Automatic temperature control with Air Quality
  System (LX)
 INTERIOR :- Comfort
  Largest interior in its class
  Front seat active head restraints
  Leather seating surfaces (LX)
  Heated front seats (LX)
  Power driver seat
 Exterior :- Features
  17" 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels (LX)
  Dual power heated mirrors
  Fog lights (GLS/LX)
  Solar control glass (V6 models)
  Jeweled projector-lens headlights
  Dual chrome-tipped exhaust (V6 models)
  Chrome-accented door handles (LX)
 
 
 
 
 
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