Hyundai 2015 Sonata Experience, Reference Manual

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The Sonata Experience 18
Feature
(& Availability)
Function
Benefit
(& SPACCED)
Sport-tuned
Suspension and
Steering
(Sport 2.0T)
Larger front and rear stabilizer
bars along with rack-mounted
power steering provides high-
speed stability and more direct
response at medium and low
speeds.
PERFORMANCE : Increases
responsiveness and sporty
driving character.
215/55R17 Tires
(Sport, Limited)
Size chosen for the optimum
balance between handling and
efficiency:
Larger than 16-inch tires =
bigger contact patch so more
tire is on the ground.
PERFORMANCE : A larger
contact patch gives tires more
grip, for better handling.
SAFETY
: More grip helps
prevent loss of control.
Smaller than 18-inch tires =
less rolling resistance.
ECONOMY : Less resistance
leads to better fuel economy.
Alloy Wheels
16-inch
(SE, Eco)
17-inch
(Sport,
Limited)
18-inch (Sport 2.0T)
Aluminum is lighter than
steel, so alloy wheels reduce
the unsprung weight of the
vehicle—the amount of weight
that is below the suspension’s
coil springs. The lower the
unsprung weight, the more
smooth and stable the ride.
COMFORT
: The ride
is smoother and more
comfortable with less unsprung
weight.
PERFORMANCE
: The car is
more stable and the handling
more responsive.
12.6-inch
ventilated front
disc brakes
(Sport 2.0T, optional
Limited)
Large compared to standard
12.0-inch rotors for 2.4 and 1.6T
Sonata models.
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More surface area for the
brake pads to grip
PERFORMANCE : More grip
creates more stopping power.
Ventilated brakes run cooler. SAFETY : Cooler brakes
provide more consistent
braking, even under frequent
braking or hard-stopping
conditions.
DURABILITY
: Brake rotors
last longer when they
aren’t subjected to extreme
temperatures.
Make the Connection: Get the customer physically involved with the vehicle.
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Example: Have the customer bend down to see the vents in the disc rotors.