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Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Sonata Wagon

 
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2012 Hyundai Sonata Wagon spy shots

HI-RES GALLERY: 2012 Hyundai Sonata Wagon spy shots

The stylish new 2011 Hyundai Sonata is just starting to hit roads all across the country but soon we’ll be seeing several other variants of the new four-door. We’re already seen the new 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid that’s set to go on sale towards the end of the year and beyond that we’ll see an all new Sonata Wagon as well.

Due early next year as a 2012 model, the Sonata Wagon has been spotted once again in prototype form testing in Germany. Featuring a rakish profile and sloping rear hatch, the Sonata Wagon will be more lifestyle-oriented rather than practical but it should still be able to haul most of your family's gear.

Like the sedan variant, the new Sonata Wagon will be available with a pair of gasoline direct injection (GDI) four-cylinder engines, as well as an eventual gasoline-electric hybrid model.

The same car will go on sale in Europe labeled as the i40 and could possibly make its world debut at this month's 2010 Paris Auto Show, though it's more likely to be revealed at an auto show some time next year.

The story doesn’t end there as Hyundai is also reportedly working on a convertible version of the new Sonata; something to go up against the likes of the Toyota Solara and convertible versions of the Pontiac G6 and even the Chrysler Sebring.





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  1. By Johnster Posted: 5/31/2010 3:47pm PDT

    Looks great! But we probably won't get it in the U.S. Most Americans would rather have a crossover with all-wheel drive that gets worse fuel economy.
     
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  2. By joe Posted: 5/31/2010 6:17pm PDT

    that is avante md(elantra), not a sonata
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  3. By NoNameDenton Posted: 5/31/2010 6:53pm PDT

    Sad but true Johnster, one of these with the turbo engine would be awesome but will never see one in the States
     
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  4. By NoNameDenton Posted: 6/1/2010 3:41pm PDT

    That is too bad it will not be in America, because with the turbo engine it would be a great car
     
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  5. By v2020 Posted: 6/22/2010 9:02pm PDT

    They dont make the Solara anymore, right? How can this convertible version go up against a forgotten (sadly) car?
     
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  6. By mosura Posted: 6/23/2010 6:22am PDT

    The wagon I kinda get bc the Accord CrossTour & Venza are doing OK ... but a convertible? They do know that the Solara & G6 are dead right?
     
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  7. By NoNameDenton Posted: 8/26/2010 6:08pm PDT

    Turbo with awd wagon would be awesome for the Sonata, also a convertible would be a great thing as would a coupe
     
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