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The first undisguised images of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata sedan are here for your first scrutiny. These images are caught by the folks at Hyundai Blog during a photo shoot.

The 2011 Sonata looks promising in the looks department with its expressive design. It is said that Sonata will feature a four-door coupe profile, adding more zest to its already fresh look.

We still have to wait for the car’s official release for us to take a good look at its entire specs and features. More photos of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata sedan after the jump.

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The 2010 Hyundai Genesis sedan should see no major changes following its introduction for the 2009 model year. Hyundai’s largest car offers two engines: a 290-hp 3.8-liter V6 for the 3.8; and a 375-hp 4.6-liter V8 for the 4.6. A new base model with a 3.3-liter V6 may join the sedan lineup sometime in the model year.

Due later in model-year 2010 is the Genesis coupe. It’s based on a shortened sedan platform and will be powered by a new turbocharged 4-cylinder or the 3.8-liter V6 shared with the sedan. Power estimates are at least 200 hp for the 4-cylinder and more than 300 for the V6. All sedan engines team with a 6-speed automatic transmission that has a manual shift gate. The coupes will offer a 6-speed manual as well as an automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, front side airbags, and rear side airbags.

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