2009 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews Page 8

5 speed manual transmission

Written by: David Little on 07/04/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Great car until I would shift gears on the interstate (5 speed manual)and the clutch would just lay on the floor- flat! I loved everything else about the car so I traded it for a 2009 Sonata automatic. No problems now with the car. Of course, I took a beating on my trade-in.

Favorite Features

Automatic that also has a manual type shifter.Interior quality and warranty are outstanding! Great gas mileage. This is truly a great car for the money (just get the automatic!).

Suggested Improvements

Fix the 5-speed manual before someone gets killed.

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What A Vaule

Written by: ZeusCharles on 07/04/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Big car size. Comfortable Ride. Appealing Interior. Decent 4 cyclinder performance. Attractive Dash. Huge trunk. No matter how I worked the numbers I could not justify a Malibu, Accord, or Camry. At least it is assembled in America with 50% U.S. parts. Yes depreciation is tougher, but 60,000 bumper to bumper warranty and $3000 less all up front more than makes up for it since I drive cars to over 100,000.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Include a compass and outside temperature gauge in Options Package 2.

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Very impressed

Written by: GWH on 07/02/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

While car shopping came across a 2008 Sonata and after a test drive, I was so impressed, I purchased a new 2009 Sonata. My research was very positive and all sources spoke on the great value and quality of this vehicle. I currently have 7500 km (4500 mi) on my Sonata. The vehicle has performed extremely well without one problem, not even any new car adjustments. I found the dealer, Steele Hyundai to be top notch! I had a Volvo S40 Major disappointment!

Favorite Features

There are so many. I love the style of the trunk which offers an unobstructed opening, no intrusions front hinges. Quality which is noted everywhere in the vehicle, leather steering wheel, great dash, storage features ride, gas economy....it goes on and on! Heat

Suggested Improvements

Exterior and interior colour combinations were limited. I would have considered a different colour except I did not like the interior colour, camel, a very like brown.

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Trip to thru the southern states

Written by: cajim1 on 06/26/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

The car belongs to my wife, but because it was new, the 2009 Sonata, GLS, 2.4L pezev, 5 Spd auto. This car replaced a 2006 Sonata. It had been a good car but this new car is an excellent ride and many may not believe the gas mileage we obtained. I drove all but 200 miles of our 6000mi trip. I filled each tank and checked the mileage for the entire trip. The total avg MPG was 30.9. Lowest tank MPG was 27.8 the highest MPG was 34.5. Given just a little care on the acceleration...One can easily get 500 Miles out of a full tank of gas. I recorded several in the hi 400's and one at 497mi another at 488. Ride quality is much improved over the '06. We are a two Hyundai car family love'm both...

Favorite Features

The mileage obtainable on a tank of gas! Second, would be the ride quality very good.

Suggested Improvements

Road noise...even with Michelin tires, at times it is way too loud for any car in this class. Are you listening Hyundai?

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Hyundai Sonata

Written by: mike grissom on 06/26/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Doubts about buying but test drive awesome. Handles very well, extremely tight on curves and hills. Only drawback too much road noise, but overall one of best cars I've owned. Interior arrangement of dials and controls very easy to learn and operate. Big Surprise - gets advertised 30mpg!!! And 4 cylinder with 5 speed auto - cannot tell difference from small v-6, especially on hills.

Favorite Features

Controls on steering wheel; arrangement of dials on dash; A/C very good; visibility more than satisfactory when in traffic

Suggested Improvements

Road noise on bumpy roads - need to improve.

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Terrible Suspension**

Written by: Rickster59 on 06/25/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Purchased 5/09. Initial impression: nice looking and fuel mileage is good for a car this size. After driving for 1 week, my impression as follows: The engine runs smooth however the 5 speed automatic transmission hangs in 5th gear overdrive at 40 mph and engine lugs. Suspension: you hear TERRIBLE road noise inside car and can FEEL any and all road imperfections in steering wheel. It's scary! Loud rattling in trunk area when riding down bumpy roads. Have had car to the dealer 2 x's for this with no satisfaction. Hyundai needs fix this Sonata model as they have done with past Sonata's and issue a recall to install proper struts/mounts. Hard rubber Michelin Tires may be part of the problem

Favorite Features

Gray-Blue color

Suggested Improvements

Fix cheaply designed suspension. Drive one and see for yourself. Do not buy this car without a test drive down bumpy roads. This car seems dangerous to drive.

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Still loving it after 9 months...

Written by: KimN on 06/23/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought my Sonata in Sept. 2008, so it has been over 9 months now and I am still loving my car. I love the redesigned interior. It feels luxurious and elegant and not at all cheap. All the buttons are in easy reach, and the dash emits a nice blue glow at night. I have had lots of compliments on the smooth ride and comfortable seats. The trunk is spacious. The ride is smooth and handles very well. I got so much car for the price (leather, heated seats, sunroof, XM).

Favorite Features

Interior design, I wish the exterior didn't look so much like the previous years' models. Cocoa Metallic is a beautiful metallic brown, Infinity sound system is top notch. I get great mileage on the highway. I like how my warranty will last longer than the car payments.

Suggested Improvements

The only two things I wish it had were cup holders in the back that's not in the center pull down (put in door instead), and the keyless entry and engine start (can't remember what it's called).

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Import Quality Domestic Price

Written by: frank on 06/22/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Since I drive a great deal I get another car every three years on high mile lease programs. I have leased, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, All GM, FOrd, Chrysler vehicle's. For at least 50,000 miles of hard driving in all conditions over the past 27 years. I personally will get ONLY hyundai's for the rest of my life unless the company changes a lot. Value in supreme, comfort is great, handling in snow is great, visibility is great. Very Solid car. Until a co-worker got me to look at the Hyundai It was never considered. I have had a Sonata SE V6 since 1/15/09. My wife even replaced our Lexus RX 350 with a Veracruze by Hyundai

Favorite Features

Comfort. Price, no prem. fuel, only trip to dealership was to purchase another Hyundai product.

Suggested Improvements

Market your cars more so!

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Camry & Accord killer

Written by: Marce_us05 on 06/17/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

I'm 20 years old and my stepdad bought me a 2009 Hyundai Sonata, my mom has a 2008 Toyota Camry and my 19 year old brother has a 2008 Honda Accord sedan, It cant get any better, we compare our cars on a daily basis both their vehicles were 20,600 for the Accord and 21+ for the v6 Camry. My sonata was 17,000 dollars and with the GLS i get many more features like the standard Ipod jack, Bluetooth connectivity, XM radio, MPG gauge,( Camry has none of that) and semi auto ( accord doesnt have it) I love the fact that i got a car just as good if not better for 3,000+ dollars less with the best warranty

Favorite Features

the little shark like fin it has in the rear makes it look like a bm lol, free Xm dor 3 months

Suggested Improvements

IT DOESN'T have a Maintainance Required or a Little wrench like light when maintainance is due, so unlike my moms Camry and my brother's Accord I have to do oil changes every 4,000 miles. Their Maintainance Req lights come up every 6,000 plus miles, ITs a big drawback to me

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Still a great car

Written by: Catfish on 06/14/2009

Vehicle

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

Review

Reviewed this car when I first purchased it. Gave it a great review as most people do with a brand new car. Now that I have some miles on it thought it only fair to update the review. It is still a great car. Just finished a 3000+ mile trip through 10 states and this car performed superbly. Drove in very hilly country, pouring rain, heat, interstates, two lane etc. Average about 26mpg. Lots of interstate driving with A/C on. couple hundred miles city driving to boot. Car is quiet, comfortable and drives like a dream. Love the shiftronic transmisson in the mountains. Car is not perfect but for the money is darn close.

Favorite Features

Shiftronic transmission, xm radio, handling, comfortable seats, power, trunk space and interior design.

Suggested Improvements

Passenger power seat. Lower area of door panels are hard plastic that tend to markup and scratch easily (really nitpicking). Outside mirrors should fold.

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