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2010 Hyundai Sonata

The Sonata is value-packed, offering desirable features for hundreds or even thousands of dollars less than its rivals.

Hyundai has certainly made an effort to keep the Sonata fresh. Last year it brought out a slew of significant revisions, including powertrain improvements and a sleeker dashboard design with better materials.

The 2010 Hyundai Sonata is still an adequate midsizer that's worth considering alongside segment competitors. The Sonata boasts a reassuring 10 year/100,000-mile warranty and a fuller roster of equipment than similarly priced competitors. Savvy consumers will see that the Sonata is potentially marriage material.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2010 Hyundai Sonata is a midsize sedan available in GLS, SE and Limited trim levels. Standard equipment on the GLS includes 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, air-conditioning, cruise control, full power accessories, heated sideview mirrors, a tilt steering column, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob (V6 only), a 60/40-split rear seatback and a six-speaker stereo with CD/MP3 player, satellite radio and auxiliary audio and USB jacks. Optional features on the base GLS include an eight-way power driver seat, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, Bluetooth, a sunroof, a trip computer and wood-grain interior accents.

The SE starts with the GLS's standard features and adds 17-inch alloy wheels with performance tires, automatic headlamps, a rear spoiler, a sport-tuned suspension, a tilt-telescoping steering wheel with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, metallic interior accents, leather/cloth upholstery and an eight-way power driver seat. Optional SE features include an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth, a sunroof and a 240-watt Infinity sound system with a six-CD changer.

The Sonata Limited has the SE's standard creature comforts plus 17-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires, chrome exterior trim, a sunroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, full leather upholstery, heated front seats, wood-grain interior accents, dual-zone automatic climate control and the Infinity sound system. A navigation system (which replaces the six-CD changer with a single-CD player) and Bluetooth are optional on the Limited.

Powertrains and Performance

The standard engine on all Hyundai Sonata trim levels is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder good for 175 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque. There is also a version of this engine that meets Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) standards; it's rated at 168 hp and 163 lb-ft. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on the GLS, while a five-speed automatic is standard on the SE and Limited and optional on the GLS. Available on Sonata SE and Limited models is a 3.3-liter V6 producing 249 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed automatic is the only transmission available with this engine.

The Sonata's fuel economy is slightly above average for a family sedan, with the four-cylinder returning 22 mpg city/32 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined (21 mpg city with the manual), while the V6 yields 19 mpg city/29 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined.

Safety

All Sonatas come with antilock brakes, stability control, front-seat side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. The 2010 Hyundai Sonata scored a perfect five stars in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's front- and side-impact tests. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, the Sonata earned a "Good" rating (the highest) for frontal offset crash protection and an "Acceptable" rating (second-highest) for side-impact protection. In braking testing, the Sonata Limited came to a stop from 60 mph in a class-average 126 feet ? performance was the same regardless of engine.

Interior Design and Special Features

Hyundai interiors have improved greatly over the past few years, and the Sonata's new-for-2009 dashboard design is no exception. The top of the dash is covered with high-quality soft-touch material, though the lower dash is hard, as is typical for this segment. The look of the center stack is striking, evoking luxury sedans rather than workaday family haulers. The optional Infinity audio system also deserves mention, as it produces remarkably crisp and clear sound for this price point. The Sonata boasts an adequately roomy backseat and a large 16.3-cubic-foot trunk.
12 Defensive Driving Tips
1. Never assume the other driver sees you. Whether you are making a turn, changing lanes,
pulling out into traffic, never assume drivers in oncoming traffic see you or will react
correctly to your maneuver. They may be distracted, intoxicated, in a daze or just plain
pissed off about something. This is especially important if you are driving a small car or
riding a bicycle.
 
2. Never trust a turn signal. How many times do you see vehicles driving down the road with
the turn signal on, but they never change lanes or make a turn? The advice is do NOT pull
out in front of these people assuming they are going to turn, and do NOT try to pass them
on the side their turn signal is flashing. But who knows? They may fool you and actually
make a lane change or a turn (maybe in the opposite direction!).

3. Assume the other driver is not paying attention. You pull up to a four-way stop a few
seconds before another vehicle to your left or right. Who goes first? You should because
you got there first, stopped first and have been waiting the longest. But many drivers
apparently haven't learned this rule of driving courtesy and may charge ahead totally
oblivious to others who might be in their way.

4. Leave yourself some maneuvering room when stopping behind another vehicle. When traffic
stops, don't get right up on the bumper of the vehicle ahead of you. If you're on a four
lane street, the car ahead of you may be waiting to turn, leaving you trapped until they
can make their turn. Even if the vehicle ahead of you is apparently going straight, drivers have been known to suddenly change their minds. Engines have also been known to stall. Leave a car length so you can pull around if the need arises.

5. Never try to beat a red light to save time. Nobody likes to waste time sitting at a stop
light. But other that wasting a little gas and possibly making you late, it won't cost you
a fine for running a red light, thousands in collision repairs should you hit somebody or
somebody hits you. Many urban areas are now installing red light camera as a way to
generate revenue. Big Brother is watching, so when the light turns yellow put on the brakes.
And never blow through a stop sign. It could be the last traffic sign you disobey.
 
6. Be a "heads up" driver. As your speed increases, so should your gaze down the road. Too
many drivers get tunnel vision following the vehicle ahead of them, and do not look ahead
to get the big picture of what traffic is doing. It's hard to see around a big SUV or a
truck, so don't follow too closely, or change lanes and get behind a car.

7. Don't hurry. Be happy! Urban driving can be a challenge, especially during rush hour when
everybody is rushing to get to work or rushing to get home. It's the NASCAR mentality that
gets their shorts in a bind. Rush hour isn't a race, though it may seem that way. So relax,
go with the flow and arrive home happy. Listen to your favorite music to soothe the soul.
Life is a journey, so enjoy the trip.

8. Give the other driver a break. Be the nice guy who lets another driver pull out of a
driveway or side street into heavy traffic. Pull over into the left lane on a four-lane
highway or interstate is somebody is trying to merge from the right. Don't be a jerk.
Be nice and be sure to wave. Your good deed will be paid back sooner or later.

9. Don't flip off other drivers. They may be packing heat (carrying a gun!). If somebody cuts
you off in traffic or makes a driving blunder, a toot on your horn should suffice (the
duration of which may increase with the severity of the offense). Giving some idiot the
finger is a good way to encourage more obnoxious behavior. That, in turn, may start a game
of "getting even" which can lead to road rage, people trying to run other people off the
road or punch each other out. It's not worth it.
 
10. Be Polite. Stay Right. And Step on the Gas when you Pass. A pet peeves is drivers who get
in the left lane on a four lane highway or interstate (which is supposed to be the PASSING
lane), and they poke along blocking others who might want to pass. They'll roll along for
mile after mile, two abreast blocking traffic, not daring to adjust their speed slightly
for fear they might use an extra drop or two of fuel.

11. Go Right! UPS says it saves a ton of fuel as well as delivery time by avoiding LEFT turns.
Your odds of being rear ended or having an accident in the middle of an intersection are
greatly reduced by turning RIGHT as much as possible.

12. Give Truckers a Break, not the Brakes. Big semi-trucks are HEAVY, with some hauling loads
of 60,000 to 80,000 lbs. They can't stop on a dime, or a quarter, or a hundred dollar
bill. So don't cut them off in traffic, or zip into the lane ahead of them and suddenly
hit your brakes. The truck will run over you like a steam roller.



CHILI
1 pound(s) beef round, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) canola oil, divided
3 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
6 clove(s) garlic, minced
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoon(s) ground cumin
2 tablespoon(s) chili powder
1 tablespoon(s) paprika
2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
12 ounce(s) dark or light beer
1 cup(s) diced tomatoes
8 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), snipped into small pieces
2 bay leaves
3 cup(s) dark kidney beans, rinsed
1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro

Directions
1.    Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all
sides, 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with another 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining beef.
2.    Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pot. Add onions and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown, 10 to 20
minutes. Add garlic, jalapenos, cumin, chili powder, paprika and oregano. Stir until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
3.    Add beer and simmer, scraping up any browned bits, for about 3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, bay leaves and reserved beef. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
4.    Add beans; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Stir in cilantro and lime juice . Adjust seasoning  with
salt and pepper.


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