Detroit auto show: debut
- Source: Global Times
- [13:20 January 11 2010]
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2011 Mazda2
When it hits US shores in late summer, the 2011 Mazda2 subcompact will feature a 1.5 liter engine with a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. It shares the same platform and dimensions as the 2011 Ford Fiesta. Fuel economy is expected to reach 40 mph on the highway - the most of any Mazda available in America. Since its debut in 2007, the Mazda2 has racked up multiple awards - including World Car of the Year in 2008.
2011 Sonata
The Sonata - Hyundai's mid-size volume sedan - becomes sportier and more sophisticated for 2011. It is longer, wider, and lower than the previous model. Under the hood is the Korean automaker's latest 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection engine - delivering 23 miles a gallon in town, 35 on the highway. A V-6 engine will not be offered, but a hybrid model is around the corner. It may look continental, but it will be affordably priced in typical Hyundai fashion.
