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    11 years ago | Prudhvi reddy

    User Review on Hyundai Sonata Transform [2009-2011] 2.0 CRDi M/T

    Detail Review:
    Rating parameters
    (out of 5)

    5.0

    Exterior

    5.0

    Comfort

    4.0

    Performance

    4.0

    Fuel Economy

    5.0

    Value for Money

    PURCHASE:
    New

    DRIVING:
    Few thousand kilometers

    Exterior Sonata embera is a very nice looking car its large and handsome with wide proportions and broad shoulders, audi inspired front looks.transform is the upgraded version of embera its more bolder and agressive looking car than its predessor.dimensionally its a very big car it looks like a titanic moving on roads.ridges on the bonnet makes it look bold with large headlights and beautifully designed tail lamps with dual silencer makes this car a head turner.16inch 8 spoke alloys look sexy.

    Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Enter the car and you will feel as if you are sitting in a jacuzzi at a 7 star hotel.front seats are like arm chairs to strech around your legs,back seat is the most comfartable which you can't find in a E class or A6 .its extremely spacious having acresof space inside.fully electronically adjustable seats makes you find right position in seconds.visibility is good for short drivers.its very luxurious with lots of wood panelling around the interiors.chrome lining in centre console looks shiny with an integrated audio system.two way adjustable climate control makes each passenger to adjsut for their own comfort.but the front seats are too softly bolstered which you feel uncomfortable at some times in long journeys.interiors are rich enough for the car at that price with lots of features which includes mp3,aux,usb,heated orvms,tilt steering,6 airbags (optional) etc...

    Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Its a 2 litre crdi engine with 150 ps on tap which produces tremendous amount of torque mated to a six speed manual gearbox. but this all will be seen after passing 2000 rpm,below that its just a bullockcart its hectique to drive in city traffic with frequent gear changes that too in start stop traffic signals,but once you pass 2000 rpm it will just takes off like a jetplane.old drivers have to hold their drenches.if you push it hard the engine becomes nosiy and the vibration passes through the pedals.if you are on an expressway cruising at 120kmph in 6th gear its dead silent and doesn't feel you are at that speed as you ill feel there is a speedo error. gear shift is slick and precise to use.it knocks out at a max speed of around 220 kmph.is it not enough?this oil burner gives 9 kmpl in city and 13.5 in highways for a car of that size.

    Ride Quality & Handling This is the strongest point to mention it has fantastic ride quality which swallows bumps,patholes bad patches even some speed breakers which we will not dare in an suv also.it  just glides through the badroads.you can travel with out spilling a full cup of coffee sitting at the sofa like back seat. its a softer suspension setup which compromises handling.the steering is very light even at higher speeds which makes you unconfident and its not a sharp handler at corners. It lacks feedback from the road.but straight line stability is good and car feels solid.it uses 215/60 profile tyres for better road grip.

    Final Words Finally its a relaxing car which pampers you like a baby in cradle with out knowing whats happening in the outer world because of its well insulated cabin and superior ride quality.if you want a car for driving at rediculous speeds at corners in a race track spinning the wheels then its not the car for you but if you love travelling and  want to hang out in a leather sofa like back seat enjoying the plush ride then nothing beats this luxo barge at that price.

    Areas of improvement Steering feedback,turbo lag below 2000 rpm, harshy engine at higher revs.

    Plush ridequality,styling,rearseat sofa comfortLight steering,turbo lag
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