Wanted something newer so I went to test both the 2011 Sonata Limited and 2011 Camry XLE.
The Sonata on the outside was definatly more stylish,drove extremely nice,had pretty cool variable steering(easy in parking lots,tighter on the road)and seemed pretty well made.The new 2.4L DI engine has plenty of pep and worked well with the 6spd auto it was bolted to.It does produce that same diesel like noise i've heard from other DI engines though albeit not loud.
Inside the interior was really nicely styled however it felt a bit "small" to me.
The Camry,although not as stylish is still pretty handsome on the outside.Likewise the interior,while not as stylish it is still handsome with it's warm wood accents,color tones and dual power front seats(driver only in the Sonata).Everything seems very well built.
Interior room was the clear winner here,it just felt plain bigger and roomier everywhere which matters more to me than a smaller albeit more stylish interior.
Also the new 2AR-FE engine is the most refined Toyota 4 cylinder i've ever experienced,comparible to any Honda 4 cylinder out there.The new 6spd auto matches well with it and makes the most of of smooth power delivery.
Bought the Camry but both are really nice cars.
BTW,am averaging 27.3 mpg's so far with 70/30 city/HW driving.
The Sonata on the outside was definatly more stylish,drove extremely nice,had pretty cool variable steering(easy in parking lots,tighter on the road)and seemed pretty well made.The new 2.4L DI engine has plenty of pep and worked well with the 6spd auto it was bolted to.It does produce that same diesel like noise i've heard from other DI engines though albeit not loud.
Inside the interior was really nicely styled however it felt a bit "small" to me.
The Camry,although not as stylish is still pretty handsome on the outside.Likewise the interior,while not as stylish it is still handsome with it's warm wood accents,color tones and dual power front seats(driver only in the Sonata).Everything seems very well built.
Interior room was the clear winner here,it just felt plain bigger and roomier everywhere which matters more to me than a smaller albeit more stylish interior.
Also the new 2AR-FE engine is the most refined Toyota 4 cylinder i've ever experienced,comparible to any Honda 4 cylinder out there.The new 6spd auto matches well with it and makes the most of of smooth power delivery.
Bought the Camry but both are really nice cars.
BTW,am averaging 27.3 mpg's so far with 70/30 city/HW driving.
