Used 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T Sedan Review
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4 Hyundai/Kia products in 8 yrs with no regrets
6Speed8, Fort Worth, TX, 05/17/2016
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
First off, it's a Sport 2.0T Limited. No choice for that in the sub categories. For a time, the Ultimate Package was offered simply as the Sport Limited. I was in the auto repair business for 30 years. Owned German cars. Reliability became questionable as time went on. 2008 Sonata traded with 150K with nothing other than normal maintenance. Still on the road with 240K+. Never left … stranded. Took delivery of a new 2015 Sonata Sport 2.0T Limited March 2016. Love it. I'm 6ft 2, 200 lbs and have nerve damage in my legs from cancer/chemo. The most comfortable seats of any car I've owned. Drove 400 miles in 6 hours last week and could have kept going. 75+ mph, 90+ degree temps with the a/c on the whole time and some construction delays, I still averaged nearly 28mpg on that trip - and the car only has 2500 miles on it so the engine is still tight. Android Auto is great. I can dictate a text with the roof open at 70 mph and it works great. If you're buying a car in this price range for 0-60 times and not how it performs under "normal" driving, then you just need to get a Subaru WRX STi lol. Do you drive with your foot to the floor all day, every day ? No matter how fast your car is, there's always one faster. Ride is taught just how I like it. Brakes are great. Steering is ok for electric. That's my only gripe. Blind spot monitor, smart cruise control are great. I didn't rate reliability or dealer service. I took it in at 900 miles for an oil change. I maintain my cars MY way, which is usually better than the recommended service intervals. I bought it with the reliability of the current Kia and previous Sonata in mind and expect nothing less. THANKFULLY no CVT transmission.
UPDATE 11/18/2016 - Going on 9 months and 9,000 miles. Downloaded the nav uodate with Apple CarPlay so can connect either phone now. Still feel the same way about this car and no regrets. My other half got a little new car envy and traded the 2012 Forte SX 5 door for a 2016 Forte5 EX loaded with Premium/Tech, and factory remote start. So now it's 4 Hyundai / Kia products and loving them.
Update 5/18/17
18,000 miles on the Sonata and 11,000 on the Forte5. Sonata averages 24mpg per tank with my heave right foot. Forte5 averages 32 per tank. Both still reliable as sunrise. Everyone that gets in the Sonata says the same thing: "This is a Hyundai?" My interior is back leather with orange piping and stitching. Do yourself a favor. Ignore preconceived notions about Hyundai/Kia and go drive one.
UPDATE 11/20/2017.
Closing in on the 2-year mark and 27,000 miles. The only issue to arise since my last update was a split air intake boot from the air filter box to the turbo inlet. Replaced under warranty. Also since the last update was a one-week, 3500m road trip from Dallas to Newport Beach, to Sedona, and back in June. Even with the taught suspension and low profile tires of the Sport 2.0T Limited, it was a fantastic trip. The dual zone climate control & cooled seats were fantastic while sitting in 116 degrees in the Palm Springs traffic Well that's what the car was reading anyway. I used the smart cruise control extensively and I have to say it worked fairly well. I was impressed. Slowing the car down, bringing it to a complete stop, and then resuming speed. Seats were downright comfortable. The only reasons we were really forced to stop for food, fuel, and bladders LOL. We are both in the six-foot-tall range and were extremely comfortable. Would not hesitate to do another road trip like that or longer with this car. Other than some short excursions around Newport Beach and Sedona, the trip average was a little over 30 miles per gallon. Not bad considering we were loaded down with our own luggage as well as a bunch of things for our friends. Some nice blasts through the mountains and across the desert of all three states. My particular one is Quartz White Pearl and black interior with orange piping and stitching. I think that interior is only available on the 2015 Sport models. Interior and exterior finish are still like day one. Even this far into owning the car, anyone that ever talks to me about it it's still astounded that it's a Hyundai.
UPDATE 5/21/2018.
Here I am again at 26 months and 33,500 miles. The only problem to report since the last update: Radio tuning button on the left side of the steering wheel stopped working in the Up direction. Replaced under warranty and all is well. Also hit the road with it again. Loaded with probably 4-500 pounds between the trunk and backseat, I drove 1,000 miles in 14 hours moving to Tucson a week ago. Still the best road trip vehicle.
UPDATE 11/21/2019
About to hit 70,000 miles. Fit and finish still great inside and out. Added TSW wheels and Yokohama Advan Sport AS tires. AC controls were turning back on randomly after I turned it off for 3 days. Never happened again but then after the bumper-to-bumper expired it sarted doing it again. Local Hyundai dealer replace them under a Goodwill policy at no charge.
Pretty much what I expected
woiferl, Downers Grove, IL, 05/26/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
If you do your homework, this car doesn't offer many surprises. However, I would say the comfort and engine aren't as terrible as some say it is. It's a family sedan, so you won't do 0-60 races that often. There's some turbo lag to get it off the line. However, the mid-range strength is about what you'd expect from 245hp and does not disappoint. Plus, if you need more agility, you can … use the shifter paddles and you'll be zipping around fast enough to guarantee tickets. The seats in the Sport are stiffer, but also provide more lateral support - they are not Mercedes quality, but then you can get a loaded Sport for less than $25K. In terms of value, this one is hard to beat.
Good Value
John A, Red Bank, NJ, 09/23/2020
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Good features like lane alerts, adaptive cruise, cross traffic. Lots of power, especially in sport mode. I had some annoying issues. The driver seat panel with the seat controls broke several times. Needed brakes and spark plug replacement too early. Navigation system out of date when new. Could not get car play to work. Concern about long term reliability.
Absolutely a Keeper
james curtis, Jacksonville, FL, 06/17/2017
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Have owned BMW, Caddys ! Now 2 Hyundais. Never needed repair! Great acceleration! Trunk holds 4 sets of golf clubs and interior is spacious! I am only one in my foresome that has a car to hold all of us on a road trip! 30 mpg and fast! Great car!!!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Lots of standard and optional features for the money
- Pro:quiet and roomy interior
- Pro:smooth ride
- Pro:solid build quality.
- Con:Disappointing acceleration from Sport 2.0T
- Con:sweeping roof line compromises headroom for taller passengers.
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