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The 2010 Hyundai Sonata is largely unchanged. Sonata seats five and comes in GLS, SE, and Limited trims. All are available with a 175-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. SE and Limited offer a 249-hp 3.3-liter V6. The GLS V6 has been discontinued. A manual transmission is standard on the GLS. A 5-speed automatic is optional on those models and standard on all other Sonatas.

Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. SE versions have a sport suspension. Limiteds include leather upholstery with heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control. A navigation system with voice recognition is a Limited-exclusive option. A dealer-installed wireless cell-phone link is optional on all.

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