Hyundai Sonata hybrid

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Over the last few years we have seen numerous stories showing Hyundai rising up in stature, perhaps trying to take on Toyota someday.

Yesterday I saw a new Sonata with intriguing styling which surprised me a bit as I usually don't pay much attention to Hyundais.

Now I see that they have their first hybrid about to come out:

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid - Review | Hybrid Cars

 

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Artists renderings of the concept:

 

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That front grille ... ugh ... never... not even for free ...

 

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Yeah - the non-hybrid one I saw in person looked a bit better in front.

2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Official Revealed :: EmotorAuto

Non-hybrid from the back:

 

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Just some small details remind me of the Model S concept.

Model S concept from above:

 

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Hyundai unveils 2011 Sonata Hybrid

...Its Hybrid Blue Drive can operate on an electric motor, gasoline internal combustion engine or a combination of the two depending on driving conditions and driver demands. It's also the only hybrid using lithium polymer battery technology...