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Filed under: Chicago Auto Show , Sedans/Saloons , Hyundai click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata. Hyundai recognizes that competition in the mid-size sedan segment is always heating up, so the little automaker that could is bringing a refreshed Sonata to Chicago, sporting a slightly new look, more interior amenities and new powertrains. The 2009 Hyundai Sonata debuts with a choice of two revised mills that sport more power and fuel economy to rival the sedan's more expensive rivals. The Theta 2.4-cylinder inline-four is now in its second generation and makes 175 horsepower and 169 lb.-ft. of torque with a new five-speed automatic to help carve up the revs. The 3.3-liter V6 gets a 15-hp bump and is now making 249 hp and 229 lb.-ft. of torque. Aside from the upgraded engines, Hyundai is also hyping the Sonata's handling and will be offering a sport-tuned suspension on the SE model. The exterior revisions are mild, with a new front bumper, grille, lights and...
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