2009 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews Page 5

Great car for the price

Written by: Al on 08/10/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Handles great on interstate as well as secondary roads. Good acceleration even with the 2.4 (4 cyl). Love the body styling, first foreign car I have purchased. It will not be the last.

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POOR SHOCKS

Written by: RetiredRich on 08/10/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

We have had our Sonata almost a year now and very pleased with all but one thing. I have got as much as 33 mpg on trips and low as 22 mpg around town. All around quality seems great. Ride is smooth until a big bump is hit and the shocks don't prevent it from bottoming out. So it makes a loud bang on big bumps. I think the shocks are weak. That wouldn't keep me from buying another Sonata.

Favorite Features

Built in XM radio and leather seats

Suggested Improvements

SHOCKS

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Great value!-minor gripes.

Written by: Izzy on 08/05/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Have this car for 1 year and this is my first review. Very smooth and brisk 4 cyl. Powertrain. Like the shiftronic feature. Interior is beautiful and comfortable. Controls feel like quality and work flawlessly. Body design is classy in my opinion. Highway mpg exceeds epa, can average 34, mixed driving is around 22. In all fairness I do lots of driving in an area with poorly timed lights, lots of heavy traffic and idling - that alone yields an mpg of 14! Hence the 8 rating. Minor misalignment of few body panels. Creaking from interior parts and yes, the distracting suspension noise that doesn't mar a smooth ride too badly. Still, lot of car at a great deal. Pleasant ride. Couldn't do better.

Favorite Features

Sonata Limited offers most features for $. Very dependable. Best warrantee. Smooth engine and tranny. Shiftronic. Highway ride & mileage. Elegant interior. Controls. Comfy leather seats. Nice paint job. Clear audio marred by occasional bass boom & rattle (bass is set -3db).

Suggested Improvements

Attn. Hyundai: Refine suspension. remove rattles and creaks from interior and Sonata will be undisputed king of midsize sedans.

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Great Car

Written by: Scott on 08/04/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

After much research, this is by far the best car in it's class for value, quality, warranty, and standard features. The ride is excellent, tight road hugging suspension and great handling. The 2.4L engine is surprisingly strong and much easier on gas than the V6. Interior is quiet, very pleasing to the eye. All electronics are well placed and easy to see. Leather seats are very comfortable. Exterior has great lines with chrome accents and the cocoa metallic finish is beautiful in the sunlight. The 17" wheels and low profile tires are a great accent. Trunk space is huge and rear seats fold down with access to the trunk. Nice headroom in rear. Great savings with CARS and rebates

Favorite Features

Homelink easy to program for garage door opener and security system. Infinity stereo with XM has terrific sound. Love the iPod connection. Blue electronic lighting is great for night driving. Anxious to see how heated seats and mirrors function in winter. So many great features. My wife loves it.

Suggested Improvements

No complaints, everything is so well engineered, plus it's made in the USA. I purchased the bumper-to-bumper extended warranty so I hope to be trouble free for the next 10yrs/100k miles. New owners can register on website for maintenance, etc. Hyundai has really come a long way!

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Hyundai Sonata The Winner

Written by: RocketScientist on 08/02/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Just purchased after reviewing and test driving the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. My impressions: Solid well built car, great amenities, nice ride. Before buying I read the reviews about the car being a rattle-trap on bumpy roads, well my driveway is about 150 yards of dirt washboard and the car didn't rattle excessively while traversing it. Yes with the very tight suspension you can feel the road irregularities, the car however never feels out of control. And it really feels and sounds solid. My other car is a Merc-Benz S420 and the sounds in the driveway are comparable. I would recommend this car to anyone needing reliable basic transportation at a value price. Paid $200 under invoice.

Favorite Features

Style, Looks, Value Price

Suggested Improvements

Outside Air Temp display in cockpit.

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Great Car at It's Price Point

Written by: Ben G on 08/01/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Test drove similar sized cars such as Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion and Toyota Camary....This car is a good value for the money and was about $2000 less than the 2010 Fusion which was my 2nd choice....The car lacks a few items like driver and passenger side arm rets..The rear seating could be better...The 2.4L engine delivers good response and the overall ride is very good for a car this size....

Favorite Features

Interior is nicely appointed and overall visibility very good...The Altima I test drove had a rear window configuration that looks like a peephole....

Suggested Improvements

Change the center counsel and add arm rests for both driver and front seat passenger

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Third Hyundai Owned Review

Written by: Jack on 07/30/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I purchased mt car on 31 Dec 2008 and it now has 7,200 miles on it. I have owned 3 Hyundais and have NEVER had one in the shop! My last was an 07 SE. This time I decided not to buy another chaepo model. I have installed a rear spoiler color matched and a K&N air filter since purchasing. When I drive the new 4 cylinder car, it was hard to believe it was a 4. The old 4 cylinder was a pure dog!

Favorite Features

Moon roof, pearl white finish, improved interior, canister style oil filter, my 07 V-6 had a european style filter. All the standard equipment on the limited.

Suggested Improvements

Two improvements I will suggest. First, Do NOT use the 50 ratio tires on what is supposed to be an upgraded car. Your ride is in the sidewall and 65 ratio tires would make a large difference in the ride quality. Second use a better quality foam in the seats, at 7k miles The seat foam is low.

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One Year review

Written by: Gary D. on 07/30/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I have now owned this vehicle for 1 year with 20k and it hasn't had so much as a hiccup. What originally sold me, apart from the price and warranty was the interior and trunk size, (large), and the level of comfort, usually only felt with leather upgraded interior. I love all the thoughtful little upgrades which are standard, such as the 3 nozzle window sprayer, the above visor lit vanities lights, and beautiful interior stack. I have been averaging 31 mpg on regular, and honestly, I hardly miss my G35(only off the ramps and when I feel a little crazy), or its 20 mpg with super. My wife now likes to take it whenever she can and everyone who rides with me is quite impressed.

Favorite Features

The basic sound system with XM radio is all I need as a road warrior. Upholstery comfort, gas mileage, large interior and trunk, warranty and price, price, price. I find it quite astounding that Hyundai, now makes a car whose driving experience can be compared favorably with any of the others.

Suggested Improvements

Suspension on bumps could use some improvement. 4 cylinder engine performance is quite adequate for most normal driving except for merging off ramps onto the highway, but realistically, I don't think you can expect more unless you go to the 6 cylinder.

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Outstanding!

Written by: L. Gehr on 07/29/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I never thought I would ever consider buying a foreign vehicle but, with the new 'Cash for Clunkers' stimulus package, my wife and I decided to take a look at the 2009 Sonata GLS. All I could say was... Wow! It won us over immediately. With it's over-all sleek design, great handling and large interior comfort; we looked at each other and knew it was the car for both of us. The price was right (well within our budget range) and the the total feel was unmatched in other cars I have owned. This car has added new excitement to our lives. Two thumbs-up here. My wife chose the Camel Pearl color (her favorite) and I purchased the Powdered White Pearl.

Favorite Features

Great get up and go. Handles well while absorbing bumps and highway imperfections. Roomy interior is a plus. Quite a smooth ride.

Suggested Improvements

Deep-six the standard steel rims and replace with alloy rims for better look and brake cooling. This, of course, is me just being picky.

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Smooth, quiet, powerful

Written by: kww on 07/26/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

This car is very smooth and quiet. While no sports car, it is more powerful than my previous two cars, a Taurus SHO, and a Maxima SE. The interior is very well done, the seats are extremely comfortable, and the stereo is excellent. Should be an outstanding interstate cruiser. Am averaging 25mpg in a mix of driving. The nav unit works quite well(after the original faulty unit was cheerfully replaced by the dealer). Very affordable with the rebate($3000). Outstanding value.

Favorite Features

USB input for stereo - 16gb thumb drive works great, many hundreds of hrs of music. Voice commands for nav and stereo very cool.

Suggested Improvements

Current mpg readout in addition to average mpg. Auto-dimming rear-view mirror could dim a bit more.

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