2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited Trim Overview

As the top-of-the-line Sonata available for 2012, the Hyundai Sonata Limited comes equipped a wide range of standard features, including such luxury-oriented amenities as leather upholstery, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and a premium 360-watt Dimension AM/FM/CD audio system with a subwoofer, HD radio, SiriusXM satellite radio and Bluetooth. In addition, Hyundai adds a three-piece panoramic tilt/slide sunroof as a new standard feature for the Limited trim for 2012. The automaker also adds its new Blue Link safety, service and infotainment system, which enables drivers to access traffic and weather information, emergency services, and roadside assistant, as well as run vehicle diagnostics, check fuel efficiency and monitor the car's systems when younger drivers are operating the vehicle. Other standard features for the Sonata Limited include remote keyless entry, an outside temperature gauge and compass, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, power windows and door locks, and a 60/40-split fold-down rear seat. Options include a 400-watt Infinity audio system and a new navigation system with a 7-inch screen and rear-view camera.

Outside, standard features for the Sonata Limited include automatic headlights, foglights, heated power side mirrors and speed-sensitive wipers. Power for the front-wheel-drive Sonata Limited comes from a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, which produces 198 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a 6-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic, which enables manual shifting by tapping the shift knob when it's positioned in the manual-shift gate. The powerplant posts fuel economy numbers of 24/35 mpg. Standard safety equipment includes 6 airbags as well as electronic stability control, traction control, electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. The Sonata Limited rides on 17-inch wheels.