2009 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews Page 4

Great for the price!

Written by: Kelli on 08/31/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I have only owned my Sonata for 1 month, but love it so far! I have 2 teenage boys who need the leg room and Hyundai has done a great job in this car. I also love the fuel economy, since I traded in an Explorer which got 15mpg! Safety was another concern of mine since I will soon be letting my teenager learn to drive in this vehicle.

Favorite Features

Interior and Exterior design is great!

Suggested Improvements

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Best deal out there

Written by: DL on 08/30/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I've read a lot of these reviews, especially before I bought the Sonata. I am glad I did. For the money it is a great deal. The 32 mpg on the highway is right and that is with the AC on and 70 mph. It cruises nicely on the highway. Dash controls are easy and make sense. Back seat is roomy compared to others. Some reviews were unimpressed with handling, and it is a bit soft, but still very good. My only complaint is the suspension; it is clunky on a bumpy road. If Hyundai solves that issue they will have an unbeatable car.

Favorite Features

Roominess. Smooth and quiet cruising. Fuel economy. Clear coat. Select shift feature on automatic. And after 20000 miles not one problem!

Suggested Improvements

Improve the suspension and quiet down the clunks.

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Great Car, 2nd Review

Written by: bdemick on 08/30/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I have owned the vehicle for 9 months & 16,000 mi. and it is still a great car! No problems, great ride & handling, good performance from the 4 cyl. engine and on highway trips over 37 mpg! Love all the standard features and a warranty that shames Toyota & Honda and many more. If all the vehicles in its class cost the same I'd still pick the Sonata. What a bonus that its thousands less!!

Favorite Features

Great performance & mileage. Upscale interior. Sound system! Heated leather seats. Roomy interior and trunk. Lots of features that competitors charge extra for. Reliability. Good looks. Nice ride. Standard auto-dimming rear view mirror W/compass & Homelink.

Suggested Improvements

No need for a 160mph speedometer. Make it 120 and have larger increments. Lessen suspension noise over rough roads. A key lock for the trunk.

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12000+ on the odo and still diggin' it

Written by: still very happy on 08/28/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is my 3rd review and I now have over 12,000 miles on my Sonata. I recently averaged 31.6 mpg on a family trip at speeds between 75 & 80 mph, which seems to validate the "broken-in engine gets better gas mileage" statement. My ONLY gripe thus far is the low tire pressure warning light that comes on intermediately in error. Not the end of the world, but annoying when you find yourself pulling over to check your tire inflation for no reason. Otherwise, for above-average "basic" transportation, this car is hard to beat. I'd even recommend this car to my enemies.

Favorite Features

Quiet ride and mechanicals. Comfortable seating. Huge trunk. Awesome stock Infinity sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Fix/upgrade the low tire pressure warning system.

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It's what Honda and Toyota used to be

Written by: milesclew on 08/28/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Buying this vehicle loaded gives you most every creature comfort the average driver could want. You just don't get to have a "premium" label on your grill. The ride performance and comfort is top notch, easily matching the Camry or Accord but at a reasonable price. The warranty is great but the quality probably means you won't need the benefits of the warranty; though the security is nice to have. Until recently Hyundai were looked at much the way early Toyotas and Hondas were seen. It took time to realize that these cars were of high quality. For a "family sedan" you can't beat the package you get. Love my nav system, bluetooth, leather, powre and heated seats, remote start...

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After Testing Servral Autos

Written by: BrianMac on 08/28/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I test drove 7 autos in this category and nothing came close to the comfort or the ride quality or the PRICE. We have the Limited V6 with everything but GPS. I kept reading reviews that the handling was all that great, our other car is a Avalon and I fail to see the difference. I researched this car for three years while comparing it to others and price/feature wise nothing comes close. Large trunk and well shaped with fold down rear seats, some have a pass thru.

Favorite Features

5 Speed auto, excellent radio/speakers and sun roof which I didn't want but it's automatic on the Limited, glad it is.

Suggested Improvements

Sun roof should come with wind deflector, iPod should come with adapter.

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Love my Hyundai

Written by: snovacancy on 08/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've owned my Sonata for 10k miles...and I still love it. I moved from a 4 door pickup and was very nervous about going to a sedan. No regrets. Also I've looked and looked and can not find anything wrong with this vehicle. This is the only car I've owned that I've not had to take it back for some kind of warranty work.

Favorite Features

The XM radio...the driver's seat that I can raise (I'm short) and the overall comfort.

Suggested Improvements

I'd like to see an exterior thermometer display inside the car.

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PLEASE FIX THE CLUTCH BITE!!!

Written by: mindalee on 08/26/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I am a woman who lives in the mountains and drives extreme roads daily. I bought the manual to have more control in the winter and have been a Hyundai owner for 6 years. I love many of the features (headlights, xm, extra ports, roomy everywhere) but I am having a horrible time with the clutch! I have driven manual my whole life(since I was 8!) Never had this much trouble. It stalls going out of my driveway, in intersections and I feel like I have to rev it to keep it going. Even stalls in 2nd gear around corners. Something is not right. I am really happy with everything else so far, but the clutch thing is driving me nuts!

Favorite Features

roomy, xm radio, console bright and easy, bright headlights, blue tooth

Suggested Improvements

clutch is horrible...even my boyfriend admits its hard to drive and he can drive ANYTHING! drivers side drink holder, lumbar support is nonexistent, fuel mileage in mts is not great, stability on curves (rocks a bit)color options of interior, cheap speakers in blue tooth

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Not all is perfect

Written by: ACT on 08/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Purchased Limited w/nav in Jan 09, traded in 2002 Honda EX and paid 16K, best deal for 4-door sedan bar none. Incredible list of features for the money, and after 5500 miles, I feel this car is superior to Honda. Happy with engine performance, seat comfort, sound system. But considerable body roll and suspension noise on bad pavement, as many people have noted. Gas mileage not as good as advertised, only getting 18mpg in city. Mileage computer only tracks mileage since last fill-up, no lifetime stats. Controls on driver's door not lit, hard to find at night. Limited options for viewing and playing music on USB drive. Trunk is hard to close when holding something, you really have to push down.

Favorite Features

Despite the shortcomings, this is still a great deal. Happy with the interior design, sound system with many inputs, auto lights and climate control. Adequate power and smooth highway ride. This car is several inches shorter than Japanese competitors and easy to park. Good AC and heating.

Suggested Improvements

Suspension fails on bad city street, only getting 18 mpg in city driving, but 30-32 on highway depending on speed. Controls on driver's door should be lit. More options for viewing files on USB drive. Stock tires have no traction in snow, purchased snow tires right away.

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IMPRESSED

Written by: Troy on 08/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Just purchased yesterday so I'm sure that I am a little biased right now but I am really impressed with the quality. To give some perspective my old car was a 2007 Taurus so this is an upgrade. The doors are solid, the ride is quiet and very comfortable and I think it handles great. I read many reviews on how blah it is but I think it is pretty responsive. The 6 cyl engine is more than I really need but the drop in fuel economy wasn't that great. The interior is excellent. High quality materials and everything seems to be in the right place. After the $3K rebate I felt it was a lot of car compared the competition. I didn't think about Hyundai at first but I'm glad I gave it a chance.

Favorite Features

Dual zone climate control, large trunk, leather, heated seats, iPod hookup, XM radio, auto dimming mirror, garage door opener, trip computer, steering wheel controls, dash storage, moonroof, infinity stereo. I like the exterior styling and the chrome is well placed and not over done. Classic looks

Suggested Improvements

I REALLY wanted memory seats. My wife and I both drive it and with power seats it's hard to get the seat comfortable again. I would have liked cup holders in the back other than the fold down middle section. We like to have our car seat in the middle so that leaves no cup holders for passengers.

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