by Trish Whelan. The all new 2.4- litre petrol Hyundai Sonata was launched to the motoring press this afternoon priced from €28,495 ex works.
It goes on sale at dealer showrooms nationwide from 27 April.
At today's launch, Sam Synnott of Hyundai Cars Ireland Limited said this fifth generation Sonata 'has strong European styling influences, class leading interior space and an unrivaled standard specification list for the price'. He said, at the price, the new 2.4- 'has a clear price advantage on all competitors'.
Standard features include: ABS with EBD, eight airbags, climate control, Cruise Control, Leather Upholstery, Leather steering wheel and gear level knob, 17 inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, 3 year unlimited mileage warranty and 3 year AA Membership.
Hyundai Cars Ireland Limited expects to sell 100 units of the 2.4- this year rising to 600 or more in a full year.
Competitors include B-segment leader the Toyota Avensis, Ford Mondeo, Peugeot 407, Nissan Primera and VW Passat.
For the 2006 model year, a new 2.0- litre petrol and CRDi diesel engine will be available.
