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Hyundai Sonata

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 77% Detailed ratings

Price $23,999 – $34,249 Payments

Fuel consumption 5.8 – 10.0 L/100km

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Although the Sonata comes in only one configuration (sedan), there are three available engines, the most popular of which is the naturally-aspirated 198-hp 2.4L four-cylinder. There’s also the Turbo, with its 2.0L – turbocharged, of course – 274-hp engine. Finally, there’s the Hybrid equipped with a 159-hp 2.4L four-cylinder paired with a 47-hp (35 kW) electric motor for a total of 199 horsepower.

Tests and Features

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2024 Hyundai Sonata: Aero Styling Mixed With a Classy Cabin

With the current-generation Hyundai Sonata dating back to 2020, it was more than time for a mid-cycle refresh. Designers haven’t just made a few tweaks here and there. Rather, they’ve significantly altered both the exterior and interior. Meanwhile, just two powertrain options are available. The changes result in a sleeker-looking …July 4, 2024

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2015-2019 Hyundai Sonata: What You Should Know Before You Buy

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While it still doesn’t have a standard or optional all-wheel drive like most of its competitors, the eight-generation Hyundai Sonata hits hard design-wise in hopes of standing out from the SUV crowd. We can say that the Korean carmaker has strayed a lot from the former Sonata, which only lasted …December 2, 2022

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2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line: More Performance, Still No AWD

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2020 Hyundai Sonata: Awesome… Just Like the Others

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2018 Hyundai Sonata: Reasonably Priced and Highly Capable

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata received a mild update this year, improving on an already solid offering from the Korean manufacturer. Gone are the days when Korean cars were considered inferior to the Japanese and this vehicle should be on anyone’s test-drive list. Hyundai still hasn’t managed to pass the midsize …April 30, 2018

Midsize Sedan Comparison Test: Camry, Sonata, Accord and Mazda6

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The Fuel Tank in Your Hyundai Sonata or Kia K5 Could Melt

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2024 Hyundai Sonata Freshens Up, Adds AWD for First Time

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2017 Hyundai Tucson, Sonata May Need Engine Replacement

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Videos

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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

Motoring TV reviews the redesigned 2015 Hyundai Sonata, which is all grown up in its seventh iteration. This segment originally appeared on Episode 2 of Motoring 2015.

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 77%

Pros

Excellent quality-price value
Design still looks great
Turbo version fairly fuel efficient
Easy handling

Cons

Trunk not well adapted for hybrid trim
Get some lumbar support...
And don't leave without the rear-view camera
Gas guzzling basic engine
Disappointing fuel consumption in the city (hybrid)

Driving	7/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2014

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Recalls

Brakes
February 8, 2024
Electrical
March 1, 2023
Fuel System
May 7, 2022
Engine
October 1, 2021
Engine
January 27, 2021
Fuel Supply
March 3, 2020
Engine
December 17, 2019
Engine
March 11, 2019
Engine
January 10, 2019
Engine
April 6, 2017
Seats And Restraints
March 15, 2017
Powertrain
August 1, 2014

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