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Great Car
jtrager3414, 09/03/2011
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 70 people found this review helpful
I just purhased a 2012 Sonata Limited 2.0T with the navigation option, and it is a great car. I replaced my 2003 Honda Accord V6 with only 31,500 miles on it (also a great car). The new Sonata is fun to drive, with excellent build quality. The interior is very nice. The Sonata shifts just as smoothly as my V6 Accord, and has many options that the Accord didn't have (but then it is 8 years older). It's 2.0L Turbo engine produces 274HP with 268 lb-ft of torque from 1750 - 4500rpm. The 2011 BMW 535 Twinpower engine is only good for 300HP, and it is a 3.0L engine? Something doesn't seem right there! Perhaps it isn't a twin-scroll turbo, and is loosing power at the interface to turbo?
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karenbel, 08/28/2011
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 73 people found this review helpful
I had my 2012 Sonata GLS for 4 days when I suddenly could not move the gearshift. I was parked at a restaurant, went to leave, and could not put the car into gear. It started up ok, but all the dashboard lights came on and stayed on indicating I had problems that I didn't have, like the emergency brake was on when it wasn't. Long story short, I had to be towed back to the dealer. It's Sunday, so I have to wait for an answer, but I am terribly disappointed. Reliability is the most important feature for me when it comes to owning a car. Hyundai needs to exchange cars and give me another one. The car has 204 miles on it!!!
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Satisfied whit my sonta
orland135, 12/15/2012
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
As previous owner of a Dodge Durango I have to said the Sonata is the best. I walk in to I Love Lee Hyunday of Fayett and Ms Quiomara take good care of me. I love this car, and my family and friens fall in love whit it.
Disappointed owner
uncle_bob13, 06/23/2012
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 25 people found this review helpful
Sonata drives OK but the interior looks and feels cheap. My major problem with Hyundai is its customer service. 3 days ago I decided to go shopping. I left my car in the parking lot. When I returned, I found a major fracture in the windshield (20 "). I drove to Hyundai dealer. Their service guy looked at it, couldn't find any chips, so he took a pencil and traced the fracture and concluded that it was caused by a stone hitting the windshield. I told him that it happened in the parking lot but he wouldn't believe me. Right, I'm trying to rip Hyundai off for $200. They don't have any trust in their customer. So much for Hyundai for me. As soon as I pay it off, I'll trade it in for a Camry.
LA Zoomin!
oliman06, 11/22/2011
2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 37 people found this review helpful
Coming from a BMW automobile, the driving dynamics of this car simply does not compare, but as far as fit and finish, features and horsepower, this car trumps many cars in and out of its class. 274hp, sexy lines and spacious trunk. The dealership experience at Keyes Hyundai in Van Nuys, California was a sigh of relief for me... sleazy tactics but they did have an "add on" cost on top of the sticker price but I was able to get the deal I want without the headache.
Nice car!
willyut, 06/13/2012
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Was in the market for a fuel economical car and saw this little beauty sitting at the Chevy dealer. Traded in my 1996 gas guzzler Suburban for it. Wasn't sure about the brand Hyundai at first...so far I'm impressed. The car is really sporty for a sedan and just has this clean & crisp feeling to it. It has plenty of gadgets to play with: blue-tooth, blue-link, radio with USB stick plugin, LCD display, etc. The automatic shifting in this car is a little weird but I think that's because it's a 4 banger and it tries to keep you in lower gears so you have power. As for the power this thing GETS UP AND GOES! I thought getting on the highway was going to be a joke...I easily zoom past others!
Good Experience
billylyons99, 09/15/2014
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
60K miles in and no major problems so far with my Sonata. Overall it has been a reliable car and plenty fun to drive. I have had no mechanical issues whatsoever. The only items I have had to replace are the pads and rotors (at 60k), everything else is doing just fine.
Good value for the price
sean1776, 04/23/2012
2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has surpassed my expectations. The acceleration and power with the 2.0 turbo feels like I have a six cylinder under the hood. The SE package gives a good feel for the road and handles very good. Yes, you are going to feel more of the bumps, but that is what you get for the handling package. The price for what you get is a value.
Excellent auto for cost.
Jim Comer, 01/19/2018
updated 07/27/2020
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Drives like sport car. Very durable for low mileage car.
Had better but not bad
David Shoemaker, 02/10/2018
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Basic edition fee extras front wheel drive traction poor in rain had in ice and snow!
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Value for money
Al, 01/01/2023
updated 01/06/2025
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had this car since 2012 as it was the first hyundai that was designed with help from a Italian car designer, Pininfarina. I love the lines. The 2.4 engine produced about 200 hp which is decent and allows you to keep up with traffic. Ride is soft and comfortable so car does not like hard cornering. Car has been trouble free and because of recalls Hyundai has extended the power train warranty to lifetime. Car starts and go and has been a reliable transport for me. Nothing spectacular. In 2024, I went EV and gave my reliable Hyundai Sonata to my cousin. It served me well and would recommend it as a reliable and trouble free transport
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Great car
Jimmy M, 11/15/2019
2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great warranty
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love / hate relationship
tonysi, 03/03/2014
updated 03/03/2016
2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My first non honda product in many years. Love the features, performance, mileage and style. What i hate are the problems, waste gate issue after 1000 miles, spider webs in the turbo, waste gate reprogram again and finally at 50k the engine light on again and a fuel pump replacement. While all were under warranty there were no loaner cars offered by my dealer. Its like my Corvette, great car when its running right ! I finally traded this car in last year after 72k miles because it just did not age well. The car felt very loose and and developed suspension issues in the front end and a recall for an issue with the rear suspension. I guess I was a spoiled Honda owner who was not accustomed to repeat visits to the shop for repairs, covered or not. Yes, I have returned to Honda, new CRV, which has never been back to dealer for any issues in the past year.
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Biggest Lemon
Steve, 01/13/2018
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0t on the outside/inside appear to look nice and comparable to a high end luxury vehicle. Mechanically it is garbage! Owning this car for 3years 90,000 I had to the replace turbo sensor, fuel pump, 2 batteries, and run into multiple situations where the car would not start. Hyundai corporate and dealerships have been useless and do not stand by their products. This is my second and last Hyundai buying, next time I'll put the money towards a Toyota, a company who stands by their products and who has proven reliability.
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2012 Sonata Limited w/ Navigation
maureen680, 04/25/2012
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 7 people found this review helpful
Just bought my new 2012 Sonata Limited and it's the greatest car I have ever purchased. I am particularly thrilled with the interior and luxury items like electric seat positions with lumbar support, reverse image on screen to help with backing up, and overall look. While not a Turbo, I still feel the acceleration and handling is excellent.
sonata
bossman54, 12/23/2012
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 14 people found this review helpful
good purchase