Debuting in 1985, the Hyundai Sonata is a midsize car manufactured and sold by Hyundai Motor Company. The 2002 model year in particular--representing the debut entry of the fourth generation of production--marked a turning point for the previously undistinguished vehicle, as automotive information websites like Edmunds.com began to praise the Sonata for better styling, interior space and performance than previous entries. The 2002 Sonata has three trims: the base model, the middling GLS, and the top-of-the-line LX.
Engine, Transmission and Fuel Economy
While the base model of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata has a 2.4-liter, 138 horsepower 4-cylinder engine with 147 ft. lbs. of torque, the GLS and LX trims have 2.7-liter, 170 horsepower V-6 engines--introduced that model year--with 181 ft. lbs. of torque. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is the standard gearbox, although the 4-speed automatic overdrive is not only made optional but is possibly the more popular of the two transmissions. The base model has the best fuel economy of the three trims; it gets 22 mpg with city driving and 30 mpg on the highway, compared to the 20 in town and 27 highway mpg of the GLS and LX.
Safety Features
Child safety and power door locks; vehicle anti-theft system; trunk anti-trap device; keyless entry; and driver, front side and passenger airbags are standard on the 2002 Hyundai Sonata. Other safety features, such as ABS braking and traction control, are not made available in this model-year entry.
Interior Features
Besides the safety features, the interior of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata has air conditioning, cruise control, tilt steering with steering wheel-mounted controls, power windows, AM/FM/CD stereo system, and second row folding seat. The GLS and LX trims have leather steering wheels and additional cassette players with their stereo systems. The LX adds complete leather upholstery with a driver multi-adjustable power seat; the base and GLS trims have a choice between beige and black cloth interior. The 2002 Hyundai Sonata was designed to be big enough to accommodate up to five passengers.
Exterior Features
While the base trims of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata has 15-inch steel wheels, the GLS and LX trims have 16-inch alloys. Fog lights, power-adjustable side mirrors, interval wipers and rear window defogger are standard on the vehicle. The side mirrors on the GLS and LX, though, are heated. The 2002 Sonata comes in any of the following eight colors: Ardor Blue Metallic, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Desert Sand Metallic, Ebony Black, Noble White, Ruby Red, Slate Gray Metallic and White Pearl.
Cost
When the 2002 Hyundai Sonata was released, the base model's manufacturer's suggested retail price was around $15,499, the GLS was around $16,999, and the LX was around $18,324.
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