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Re: Released Date??? [howard18]
by rv65
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Jan 30, 2008 (10:44 pm)
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Replying to: howard18 (Jan 30, 2008 8:53 pm)
Supposedly it's going to be released after the chicago auto show. Pricing has been announced. LG voice activated Navigation will be an option on the limited. Bluetooth won't be avaliable at launch. USB/Aux input will be avaliable. The limited model only has navigation as an option.
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Re: Released Date??? [rv65]
by jaxs1
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Feb 02, 2008 (10:21 am)
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Replying to: rv65 (Jan 30, 2008 10:44 pm)
Is factory installed bluetooth coming at all and will the 4 cylinder get a 5-speed automatic or keep the 4-speed?
I have seen conflicting claims about 5-speed and 4-speed automatic for the 4 cylinder models.
Bluetooth is much less expensive than navigation, so I'm surprised they would delay bluetooth rather than delay the nav instead.
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Re: Released Date??? [jaxs1]
by backy
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Feb 02, 2008 (10:27 am)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Feb 02, 2008 10:21 am)
C/D confirmed in its 2009 Sonata Limited I4 road test (March issue) that the automatic is a 5-speed. No mention of Bluetooth in that review, and the test car didn't have nav but the article stated I think that nav was the only option (moonroof is standard on the Limited for 2009).
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It's official
by rv65
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Feb 03, 2008 (4:27 pm)
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http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/03/chicago-08-preview-2009-hyundai-sonata/
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Re: It's official [rv65]
by jaxs1
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Feb 03, 2008 (4:43 pm)
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Replying to: rv65 (Feb 03, 2008 4:27 pm)
Looks nice except for the new headlights.
It has USB and nav, so I can't believe it still doesn't have factory installed bluetooth even on the top models. More people will use bluetooth than USB and most people will pass on nav if it's $2000.
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Re: It's official [jaxs1]
by rv65
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Feb 03, 2008 (8:07 pm)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Feb 03, 2008 4:43 pm)
Navi is less than that. Rumored to be in the 1,250 to 1,750 range with the latter being more likely. Supposedly they have made it 1,250. Thats cheap for navi. I still would like to see bluetooth. I'm sure they will offer a simple blueconnect system that doesn't integrate with the radio. I'm sure quickconnect will offer a harness for the parrot kit.
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Availability?
by pteiup
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Feb 03, 2008 (10:45 pm)
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Does anyone know when will the 2009 Sonata be available in California??? The autoblog has the press release saying that "The 2009 Sonata will be available at Hyundai dealers later this month. " Is that possible??
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Re: Availability? [pteiup]
by rv65
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Feb 03, 2008 (11:56 pm)
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Replying to: pteiup (Feb 03, 2008 10:45 pm)
Yes they did say later this month. They are already in production. Pricing has already been announced. Late february does sound pretty ambitious but you may never know. I hear there are some in a NJ port. I believe they could already be in transport. One dealer employee found an invoice for 2.
The March 08 Car and Driver has a comparo where the 09 Sonata was tested over it's rivals. Did 4th place behind the new 08 Malibu. That model was a limited 4 cylinder with out nav.
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Re: C/D review [backy]
by fullback100
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Feb 04, 2008 (1:03 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jan 26, 2008 1:56 pm)
I don't know why professional auto reviewers look for sport ability when it comes to family sedans.
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Re: Availability? [rv65]
by backy
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Feb 04, 2008 (7:21 am)
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Replying to: rv65 (Feb 03, 2008 11:56 pm)
Why would Sonatas be at a NJ port? Wouldn't they be shipped by rail from Alabama? Do they actually ship these by sea around the U.S.?
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