Rumored Sonata-based coupe is a fiction, says Hyundai

**GenNews** · 11-26-2009 12:11 PM

Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Hyundai, Rumormill, Design/Style

2010 KDM Hyundai Sonata - Click above for high-res image gallery

Talk (and at least one Photoshopped image) of a possible two-door based on Hyundai's Sonata had Autoblog HQ abuzz - for a while, anyway. We never actually believed it was real, but that didn't stop us from dreaming about another choice in the coupe market - a car that would slot neatly between Nissan's Altima couple and Honda's Accord. We checked with one of our favorite Hyundai insiders, who replied back that any talk of a Sonata coupe is sending us down the wrong path.

All is not lost in the spice patch of Hyundai's garden, however. There's the Genesis Coupe, but if your tastes are for a front-driver, you'll have a short wait until the Veloster hits stores. While the rear-wheel drive Genesis Coupe is able to mix it up like a pony car, the Veloster has been described as "a little car you can take out and wring its neck and still get good mileage" according to Hyundai of America CEO John Krafcik. If we had to pick between a two-door Sonata or a neo-Honda CRX dubbed Veloster, we'd make the same choice that Hyundai has, especially since the coming four-door sedan is rakish enough.

Gallery: 2010 Hyundai Sonata

[Source: Hankyung.com]

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**CMcCane** · 11-27-2009 05:45 AM

The new sonata is looking pretty badass. The new gauges, in dash monitor and panoramic roof all look pretty awesome!

**satheian** · 11-27-2009 07:21 PM

Why is there a graphic of the car on the dash? lol

**CWLTT** · 11-28-2009 12:12 AM

the new elantra looks pretty sharp to, but the new YF sonata looks great and refreshing.

**KennysGCoupe** · 11-30-2009 07:35 PM

**KennysGCoupe** · 11-30-2009 07:42 PM

**CWLTT** · 11-30-2009 11:27 PM

Any pics of the new elantra? The steering wheel loos awesome, they gave the elantra pretty much the same interior as the gc.

**snoopy0812** · 12-01-2009 12:38 AM

I wish our gauge cluster looked that that though, much cleaner and refined.

**Crooked H** · 12-01-2009 01:11 AM

No V6

Agreed the instrument cluster looks much nicer than ours. Also a nicer steering wheel. That's about it though

Slap a new grille and some 19s on there and have yourself a nice ride. Definitely a step up from the last Sonata.

**Phatdhad** · 12-01-2009 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by Crooked H

No V6

Agreed the instrument cluster looks much nicer than ours. Also a nicer steering wheel. That's about it though

Slap a new grille and some 19s on there and have yourself a nice ride. Definitely a step up from the last Sonata.

I have to say...the new Sonota is a head turner!
looks like I may have to trade in my Lancer 4 door for one of these

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