Used 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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LOVE THE BANG-FOR-BUCK
scott0814, Lansing, MI, 02/12/2012
Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I traded-in an '09 Malibu for my first non-GM car. The 4cyl Malibu produced 169hp with an EPA 29 hwy, which was exactly what I got (without a good tailwind). I looked at the V-6 Malibu (base $28k, 252hp, 26 mpg hwy). Then I discovered the Sonata. I was out the door with a 2.0T SE with 274hp/269 lb-ft torque and an EPA 34hwy for under $26k. After 4000 miles with the Sonata, I am extremely satisfied. CONTRARY TO OTHER REVIEWS, the 34 mpg hwy is very realistic if you can control your right foot. The turbo engages just above 2000 rpm and it will drink gas (but it's fun!). I have never driven a car with a better combination of performance and economy for less than $26,000.
Waited to review 'til I'd driven a whole year...
follathadolla, Gallatin, TN, 01/04/2013
Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Sonata is a VERY cool ride. I stumbled upon a red 2011 SE Sedan in May, 2010... only to find out shortly after that the Turbo model was available. I wanted it immediately. The first time I saw one, I test-drove it and knew it was 'love'... but didn't buy because I wanted it (again!) in red. Didn't want a dealer to find one, order one, etc.; I resigned to keep my original purchase. But, in November, 2011, during a routine maintenance visit, it just so happened that a 2012 red Turbo was on the sales floor. Bought it the same visit... no test drive, even. Have never looked back (pun intended!) and still love it! Sporty clean lines, liquid handling, and the torque is just plain fun!!!
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Steve, Mountain Home, AR, 06/01/2018
Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Cheap plastic on some of the interior controls. Scratch very easily. Also, the black paint that was painted on some surfaces starts to come off after a few years. Poor trade in value. The turbo 2.0 engine is great however. Lots of power when you need it or just want to play. But, the engine and road noise are very loud. On some roads you literally have to shout to be heard. Not fun for long trips.
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Bad MPG
firstsonota101, Atlanta, GA, 05/20/2012
Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
bought mine about 2 months ago. MPG as advertised is not!! advertised 24/35 and on hwy i get 29 and in town I get 18. when I took to dealer ship to have looked at, service department told me that everyone he knows does get 29 hwy. the digital readout may say 34 but when you divide the miles driven by gallons put in, it doesn't match the readout. Anyone can make a computer readout say anything they want to. I would not buy this car again due only to the false advertisement on the sticker on the MPG. The fine fine fine print on sticker says the average person will get 28-39. Can you say WOW what a difference in range. And car has alot of road noise.
Watch for price add ons
emlod, Drums, PA, 09/24/2011
Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 22 people found this review helpful
The dealer added $3500 price to the sticker price and said he was doing me a favor taking $1000 off the total. The car is OK but the rude is very harsh and the handling does not justify it. The car is OK but I think i would have done bettter with something else. Don't pay the rediculous $3500 add on. This will be temporary as it is a car in demand. Wait and it will drop off. Maybe the dealer did this on his own. I don't trust Major Motors in PA, I expected more. The drive they gave you proved nothing. Avoid Jeff Butler in sales.