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Old 03-31-2010, 09:45 AM
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Default The new Turbo Sonata has 274hp and gets 34MPG!
Looks like Hyundai is going all out...

http://jalopnik.com/5505977/2011-hyundai-s...4-mpg-no-manual
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Twin scroll turbo a la BMW, low compression ratio and 274 hp, 34 mpg. That is nuts.

If an SE is $23k, what do you think a turbo version would be, $26k?
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The motor actually sounds rather similar in spec and design to the Ecotec turbo (2.0L, twin scroll, DI). With a good turbo setup these I4s might live up to the claims that people had for turbos starting in the 1980s, V6 power, I4 mileage.
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that's pretty awesome!

....oh, and take notes Honda
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http://jalopnik.com/5505977/2011-hyundai-s...4-mpg-no-manual

Pretty damn impressive. I wonder how refined it feels though...
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nevermind, already posted.
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I didn't notice the no manual part. I'm no longer interested in the car. That's a bit sour grapes since the lack of a hatchback just about killed it anyway.
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boo for no manual.
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i'm already seeing visions of a variant of this motor inside the genesis coupe 6 speed.
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Maybe NOW Honda/Acura will stick the turbo in the Accord/TSX...
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