#HyundaiSonata2-0T

“When we first showed the Sonata Turbo earlier this year, we promised more horsepower than our V6 competitors, with great four-cylinder fuel economy, all for under $25,000,” said John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America president and CEO. “With the introduction of the Sonata 2.0T, we’re delivering on all three of those commitments, with an MSRP of just $24,145 for an incredibly well-equipped Sonata 2.0T SE.

The SE trim includes 18-inch wheels, a “sport-tuned” suspension and steering, push button ignition with proximity entry, leather and cloth seats with a leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, fog lights, dual exhaust, stability control, dual climate control, power windows, locks and mirrors, heated mirrors, an Active ECO system, integrated Bluetooth, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel and more.

Limited models add a sunroof, leather seats, heated front seats, an upgraded audio system and interior trim plus other items for $27,045.

Both models come with Hyundai’s first-ever direct-injection turbocharged gasoline engine making 274-hp and 269 ft-lbs of torque, that gets 33-mph highway and 22-mpg in the city.

Check back soon for AutoGuide’s first drive of the all new Sonata 2.0T.

Official release after the jump:

Hyundai announced the 2011 Sonata 2.0T at a private press event on the eve of media day at the New York Auto Show and now we have the first live photos of the new turbo-charged direct-injected Sonata.

When Hyundai debuted the new 2011 Sonata in 4-cylinder trim, the company announced that it would not introduce a V6 model. The Korean automaker was still planning to go head-to-head with its V6-powered competitors, however, and today we found out exactly what with.

After having just debuted the all-new 2011 Sonata with an impressive new direct-injection 4-cylinder engine, Hyundai has announced it will offer a high-performance turbocharged model (as well as a hybrid) starting next year. The news of the hybrid model has been known for quite some time, but this is the first Hyundai has said about a turbocharged version, using the company’s 2.0-liter Theta engine and direct-injection technology