2008 Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Motor America has hiked the base price of the 2008 Sonata sedan by a modest $200. But it is offering a lower-priced V6 variant on the GLS trim level.
Hyundai said the '08 Sonata will start at $18,195, including shipping. That compares with a suggested retail price of $17,995 on the base '07 model.
The '08 Sonata GLS V6 is priced from $21,645; last year, the GLS came only with a four-cylinder. The lowest-priced V6 model last year was the Sonata SE, which was priced at $22,095. The '08 Sonata SE V6 climbs $650, to $22,745.
For the '08 model year, Hyundai has extended the twincam 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine on the Sonata to the SE and Limited trim levels. There are minor trim and feature changes as well, including the addition of an eight-way power driver seat, deck-lid spoiler and performance tires to the Sonata SE.
The '08 Sonata range tops out at $24,695 for the Limited V6.
