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Hyundai Sonata

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 80% Detailed ratings

Price $22,699 – $34,199 Payments

Fuel consumption 5.6 – 9.2 L/100km

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This intermediate sedan has carved out a spot for itself over the years. Several trim levels are still on offer, ranging from the GL with a 6-speed manual gearbox to the more luxurious Limited. Then, of course, there’s the technologically advanced Hybrid. Drivers who are young at heart can always opt for the energetic 2.0T that delivers 274 hp. Very few changes were made to the 2012 Sonata as the current generation is still quite recent!

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2024 Hyundai Sonata: Aero Styling Mixed With a Classy Cabin

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Test Drive: 2015 Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata launched up the sales charts when the sixth generation of the popular midsize sedan launched in 2009, which begs the question: What’s with the redesign? Graeme Fletcher takes a look on this edition of Test Drive. This segment originally appeared on Episode 8 of Motoring 2015.

Review: 2015 Hyundai Sonata

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2014 Hyundai Sonata Driving Scenes

Watch the all new 2014 Hyundai Sonata drive along suburban roads.

2009 Hyundai Sonata

Our review of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata

The Car Guide rating 80%

Pros

Exciting physique
Impressive handling
The hybrid means business
Almost no torque effect
Massive passenger compartment

Cons

Steering is somewhat disconnected
Keep an eye on the paint quality
Little feedback from brakes
Original tires with questionable origins
Resale value to be determined (Hybrid)

Driving	8/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

Turbo and Hybrid models

Competitors

Recalls

Brakes
February 8, 2024
Engine
October 1, 2021
Engine
December 2, 2020
Engine
December 17, 2019
Engine
March 11, 2019
Engine
January 10, 2019
Airbag
May 15, 2018
Seats And Restraints
March 15, 2017
Engine
September 25, 2015
Powertrain
August 1, 2014
Airbag
July 24, 2012

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