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Replying to: jeffyscott (Dec 08, 2009 7:13 am) One area where the Honda may--or may not--be ahead of some others is for steering and handling. I think most cars in this class have gone to an electric system, which saves cost, weight, money, complexity, etc., but as far as I hear doesn't give quite as good of a feel for the road as a traditional hydraulic system, which is what I think the Accord still uses.
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Replying to: benjaminh (Dec 08, 2009 9:10 am) From what I've read, the neat thing about the new Sonata is that it's supposed to get 35mpg on all versions and with more hp than all the others in it's class except for the Passat. The Passat Turbo takes premium fuel or at least it's recommended I think. So if it works well they will be far ahead of the competition IMO from a drivetrain aspect. |
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Replying to: m6user (Dec 08, 2009 9:40 am)
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Replying to: stephen987 (Dec 08, 2009 11:20 am) |
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Replying to: stephen987 (Dec 08, 2009 11:20 am) Impressive economy from Ford's 6!
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Replying to: benjaminh (Dec 08, 2009 12:51 pm) |
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Replying to: m6user (Dec 08, 2009 9:40 am) If true, then that would be a bigger achievement, unless they are just equipping all of them with high mpg tires, etc.  Speaking of that and the Fusion S, has anyone seen any braking tests comparing the S to another version. I'm guessing if those high mpg tires might mean less effective braking. I suppose the high mpg tires might also negatively affect handling. |
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Replying to: acdii (Dec 08, 2009 7:48 am) I think every car exceeds it EPA highway mpg figure, when driven at moderate and steady freeway speeds. If that Sonata is rated 35, then on a freeway cruise maybe it'll get 40.
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...is due here next Fall. But from the recently announced specs how is this new entry going to compete in this category with a 188hp 2.4L SIDI engine that is supposed to get 30mph Highway? To me this vehicle would have be be drop dead gorgeous, Lexus/BMW quality inside and out and handle like it was on rails otherwise it will be killed by just about every other midsizer on the road including GM's own Malibu. Why? The rest of the industry has V6's with 250+ hp and fuel economy ratings in the 30 mpg range. The Sonata is dropping its V6's in favor of offering better fuel economy approaching 40 mpg. This sounds so 1995-ish on GM's part. Do they think that Buick buyers are stupid? How would this launch go if gas spikes up over $3.50 next summer? |
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Dec 08, 2009 1:14 pm) |
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