Engine: 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 138-hp 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 170-hp 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Transmission: 4-speed automatic with Shiftronic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual front and side-impact airbags with passenger presence detection, front seatbelt pretensioners, rear 3-point seatbelts, child seat anchors

Optional Safety Equipment: ABS, traction control

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Asan, South Korea

Model Tested: Hyundai Sonata LX ($19,799)

Standard Equipment: automatic climate control, leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, woodgrain trim, power door locks w/ remote, power mirrors, power windows, cruise control, tilt wheel, 60/40 split folding rear seat, variable intermittent wipers, rear defroster, power antenna, heated mirrors, AM/FM/CD/cassette audio, dual front map lights, V6 engine, automatic transmission, 16-inch alloy wheels, power driver's seat, electrochromic rear-view mirror, HomeLink transmitter, deluxe carpeting, carpeted floor mats

Options as Tested: Accessory Group 5 ($1,445) includes anti-lock brakes, traction control, power tilt-and-slide moonroof with sunshade

Destination Charge: 595

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 170 @ 6000

Torque: 181 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 19/27

Wheelbase: 106.3 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 186.9/71.7/56.0 inches

Track Front/Rear: 60.6/60.2 inches

Turning Cycle: 34.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.3/55.8/43.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.6/54.4/36.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 14.1 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 3254 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P205/60HR16

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 17.2 Gallons