Review of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata
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If you're willing to take a gamble on a non-cachet brand name for your midsize sedan, the Sonata just may pluck at your heartstrings.
- Safety | Reliability
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Pros
Excellent warranty, stylish sheetmetal, lots of bang for your family-sedan buck.
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Cons
Noisy four-cylinder engine, some cheap interior bits.
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What's New for 2002
The 2002 Sonata receives a new look, a refined suspension and an available automanual transmission. The standard features list is…
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What's New for 2002
The 2002 Sonata receives a new look, a refined suspension and an available automanual transmission. The standard features list is lengthened to include such niceties as remote keyless entry and, on GLS and new-for-2002 LX models, 16-inch wheels. In September 2002, Hyundai announced that it had misstated the horsepower ratings for all of the models in its lineup -- the Sonata's 2.4-liter four-cylinder is now rated for 138 hp, while the V6 is now at 170, the previously advertised 2002 power upgrade (11 horsepower) apparently notwithstanding. To compensate, the company is offering owners (of 2000 models and newer) three options: 10 years of roadside assistance, 6-year/72,000-mile basic warranty coverage or 12-year/120,000-mile powertrain coverage.
(4 out of 5)