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Still a great ride
Paul Cocke, 11/16/2015
updated 07/20/2016
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
64 of 64 people found this review helpful
This is by far the best car I've ever owned. A year and 18,000 miles on the odometer later, no rattles or any problems with workmanship. I drive through mountains on the interstate every day to work (60 miles round trip). The car handles extremely well and I'm getting 25-27 mpg in town and 29-31 mpg on the highway. Since its cheaper now I use high test gas (I heard the turbo likes it better). Ignore the reviews saying this car is sluggish; it isn't. The car is a bit slow on the front end but it has plenty of power. For freeway driving it can pull ahead in traffic with ease. I recently took it through the Cascade Mountains on a road trip and it breezed through every curve effortlessly. I am over 6 feet tall and this car is comfortable for me to drive. If you want adults to be comfortable in the back seat this car has spacious back seats and works better than most sedans. . The blind spot warning already has prevented an accident or two. * Love the backup camera; the lane departure system is annoying but I leave in on for safety. * My grand children love the pull-down shades in back. * The car handles quite well. I never use the paddle shifters but do switch between eco, regular and sport driving modes. Sport seems to do better in the rain but cuts down on gas. I use eco around town. * I wish the car had fog lights. While the LED lights look cool they do not help with visibility. * Navigation works well and the car stereo is excellent. Between Pandora and XM radio my commute is much more interesting though I do wish the steering wheel had a radio mute button (or maybe I just have not found it). I also wish the car had AWD. * My biggest complaint is the automatic trunk opener. You can stand behind in with your keys in your hand for minutes and nothing happens. Then you casually walk by and the stupid thing opens. Still love the car. I have been watching and these 2015s have good deals right now. Wait until the end of the month for better deals. Negotiate ruthlessly and don't worry about the color. And don't be fooled by the addition of the stolen car service (a waste of money - your auto insurance likely covers it)
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A lot of good, a little bad
Leo, 12/18/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
107 of 110 people found this review helpful
I put about 40,000 miles on a 2013 Altima before trading for this as an end-of-model year. I also tested a 2015 Fusion and Malibu along the way, as well as a 2014 demo Cadillac CTS V-Sport. The good news on the Hyundai is that the acceleration seems much better than most professional reviewers give it credit for. It is much quicker than the Altima 2.5 was, and that stop-light bobble (lugging from the CVT) just isn't there. The car is roomy, more so than a Fusion and much more so than the Malibu, though the Altima gets the edge for better long-drive seat comfort. The Hyundai looks very sharp (possibly losing in this segment only to the Fusion), and everyone who has been in it noted the quality of the materials (better than the Altima and Fusion, though maybe less than a top-of-the-line but pricier Accord). The dash lines are clean; they will never be mistaken for the sheer elegance of a Jaguar XF, but are much less distracting than the chromed plastic so abundant in the Caddy. It has memory seats, for which you would need to drop $40K on the Platinum version of a Murano or Maxima to get from anything in the Nissan line. The 16 Altimas have 12 way power seats, but no memory... I'd be tweaking for a week every time my wife drove it !! Hyundai also ties the side mirrors into the memory, so you push one button and life goes back to where it should be. The car tracks very straight, though in all honesty, it took about three times behind the wheel to get the feel of it. Drive it, get out and walk around, and drive it again to see what I mean. It's almost like the car has to get used to you, rather than the other way around. The D-steering wheel looks sharp, but is not real smooth when used in daily life. The heated & ventilated front seats work very well and hold snugly during corners. The heated back seats are a really nice touch. The back-up camera locates objects precisely, and follows the curve of the steering wheel (cough, Altima don't, cough). The display is mounted high enough to make for much easier viewing than most competitors, though the back-up sensors will ping the crown of the road when you back out of an angled driveway. The driver protection (lane drift and collision warning) work well, and less intrusively than the Cadillac CTS. I'm personally not found of the concept.. all we need is another toy to make drivers lazier, but it does work. The bad lies mostly in the electronics suite. You have one button to cycle through the climate control settings, so you have to look over and push the button several times if you had to run the defroster. I will note the HVAC system works really well; it's just the control that's lacking. The Sonata links quickly to your phone, but Altima would read texts to you and let the other end know you were driving. If you can do that in the Hyundai, I haven't figured out how. The most serious gripe is (and the Edmunds guys and the Hyundai salesmen kind of gloss over this) is that you have to subscribe to the Hyundai service and use a smart phone to be able to use the remote car start. This is beyond stupid... may all you app-lovers be rendered impotent by your dad-gummed toys ! GIVE ME A BUTTON ON THE FOB like any normal car. The nav system, on the other hand, is excellent, with a large display and actually shows the speed limit of 95% of the roads... it even detects school zones. The sound system is surprisingly bland for an Infinity unit, though I'm still tweaking the settings. I've driven in light rain with no issues, but no other weather I can report on. My general opinion is that the car is superior dollar-for-dollar to the Altima and the Malibu, and that you could probably get a slightly better Fusion or Accord, but you'd be laying out quite a bit more cash. If they fix the electronics, this would be a great car. Option you should get that I didn't- heated steering wheel, though the HVAC system is quick to remedy the cold.
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Better than I Could Have Imagined!!!
Stan Morris, 08/06/2015
updated 08/07/2017
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
33 of 33 people found this review helpful
***UPDATE 8/7/2017*** I'd like to make this review brief as possible, but I know that's not going to happen. I am so blown away by this vehicle that I tell everyone who comments on it that it's now not just the best car I've ever owned, it's the only car to get in my mind(regarding the options/performance/warranty/reliability you get for the money). If you want to drop $70k on a vehicle with the same options and a little more pep, more power to you(literally). I own a Sonata Ltd with the Ultimate Package, and after driving in the high end Infinity/Audi/BMW, this vehicle is just as comparable in regards to the luxurious feel and amenities. From the Xenon headlights, LED running lights and LED interior lights(so crisp), to the LED taillights, to the sophisticated new styling, this car is the epitome of high class without the high class cost. The smart cruise, which is one of my favorite features, works beautifully and I use it frequently when on a long commute. Also, have you ever been trying to follow a friend or family member on the highway or interstate for a long commute and can't seem to get your cruise control set just right and either slowly gain or lose distance between them? Problem solved! With the smart cruise I just set my cruise speed for higher than I know the car in front of me will go, and simply stay behind them. If they slow, the car slows. If they speed up, the car speeds up. Even better, I can choose if I want to be a car length behind them or a few car lengths behind them. I have not tested it in city traffic, as I do not live in a big enough city, but I could see how it would come in handy(strike that, become a valued asset and seen as a necessity) when in slow moving or quick stop and go traffic. The Xenon headlights and LED taillights are truly remarkable in both functionality and in style. My wife told me she had to drive the vehicle so I could see the lights from the outside, and I was more than impressed. When seeing this vehicle traveling down the road at night you expect to see a familiar luxury emblem on the front, not the ever increasingly popular "H". I currently have my phone hooked up with the "Android Auto", and also have the BlueLink and Bluetooth set up on the car and all flawlessly perform as they should. I was impressed with all of those "little features" that the Android Auto provides and couldn't be happier with that addition. My only complaint, which can't be stuck on just the Sonata, is the visibility. My previous vehicle was a Navigator, and comparatively the visibility felt like it was cut in half. With that said, in all cars visibility has been cut down the same, so again this isn't just Hyundai. One positive note is that the blind spot works beautifully and it has saved me from cutting into a car on multiple occasions. On a side note, the blind spot has an ability to judge the speed of the car behind you, so if said vehicle is coming up really fast the blind spot will adjust to warn you earlier, as opposed to other blind spot systems that simply warn you once the vehicle trips the sensor. I suppose the only real downfall are the leather seats. They are premium leather, but not as soft as the napa leather that I've enjoyed in the past. That being said, it seems like these seats are more durable and will hold up better. Additionally, the heated and cooled seats work beautifully, and I've gotten multiple comments on the heated seats in the back. Alright, I could continue on and on about this car, but it feels like I'm just going through the options package and commenting on how great it is, so you could just look at the package and know that all of it is exceptional. I purchased the extended warranty that covers bumper to bumper, excluding bumpers :-), for 10 years/100,000 miles, which I would suggest wholly to anyone considering this vehicle.
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15,000 Mile Review
colonel12, 11/30/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for about 8 months, 15,000 miles, and not a single problem. It is very comfortable, there's minimal road noise, and highway fuel economy is great. It's been very reliable thus far, only needing routine maintenance. We also have a 2015 Toyota Camry in the family, and this vehicle trounces the Camry in nearly every way. The interior materials are better, the ride is better, MUCH less road noise, etc. The push button start, proximity key, automatic climate control, heated seats, etc. in a sub $25,000 car is a phenomenal value. I'm still enjoying my Sonata as much as I did the day I drove it home. Go check it out!
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4 Hyundai/Kia products in 8 yrs with no regrets
6Speed8, 05/17/2016
updated 11/21/2019
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
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.
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Much like the cla-250 except done right
Steve, 08/25/2016
updated 03/27/2017
2015 Hyundai Sonata Eco 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
There is a lot to like about this car. The ECO borrows a lot from the Mercedes CLA 250 which I also own. E.g. the trunk lid design is almost the same. I could trade in my benz for the ECO sonata,and probably not miss a thing. Pros: well designed, well executed car, a lot of common sense and standard options. 8 way automatic driver seat, quiet drive. A lot of torque, available all the way from 1500 rpm to 5K RPM. Same torque and torque curve as the CLA. (198 foot pounds) . Good fuel economy, takes regular gas. The standard tires are Michelin Energy's now. Dual, scroll turbos, so no noticeable turbo lag. Smooth and fast shifting 7 speed dual clutch auto tranny. Again, similar to the cla 250, except the Hyundai is faster and smoother shifting. Nice standard telematics package with excellent iphone and android integration. Cons: The turbo is not covered untder the 100K powertrain warranty. This may be a reason for folks who want to keep the car post the b2b warranty to stick with the 2.4L engine ( ie the non-eco sonata). If the turbo goes, and you are out of warranty, it is an expensive repair. The car perhaps a tiny bit underpowered. No spare tire. More frequent oil changes needed (5k vs 7.5K). The turbo engine is more finicky than the 2.4 inline 4 engine, so fully synthetic oil is highly recommended. I wish the BSD side mirror was standard on the ECO. The lumbar support is not hgt adjustable. Service wise, Hyundai is trying to take a page from Mercedes, and bundle a long list of "check this and inspect that" with the oil changes, and charge you a ton of money. Mercedes has alternating A and B services, costing $200 and $400. (Effectively a glorified oil change. Looking at the service printout for the A service, they do not even bother to pretend they did anything other than changing the oil and the filter). Hyundai is trying to get you to have your service done at the dealer, and charge similar jacked up fees by bundling a long list of super-overpriced checks and inspections. They are trying to make it sound like they are doing all this work, to justify charging you a couple of 100 $ for an oil change. E.g.: they will change your wiper blades for 3x what it would cost you to do it yourself. If you buy into the concept, you can get some discount off their insanely priced maintenance. They have a service leaflet, you may want to peruse while you are at the dealer. I do all my own maintenance, following the user's manual recommended service intervals and items, keeping detailed logs, and receipts. Do not be intimidated by a salesperson telling you that they will not honor the warranty unless you opt into their maintenance racket. By law they cannot force you to do your maintenance there. Update: I had a failed battery at 5K. The dealer service was total amateur hour. They admitted the battery was bad as they could see it draining down to nothing in 24 hours with no load on it. But they insisted the battery was fine, as their tester did not show a problem. Kept looking for a parasitic drain, despite of the fact that there was not one when monitoring the 2 battery terminals. They kept the car for a week, and wanted to give it back unfixed (no loaner) but ended up replacing the battery in the end after I yelled at them. 2 things I dislike about the car: the jack point markers can not be seen unless you neel down and bend way down to look for them. When need to change tires in the rain this is needlessly painful. It is hard to get at the drain plug and oil filter. Have to remove a panel with a bunch of bolts to get at them.
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Over 19 months of use and still fun to drive.
Ted, 10/18/2015
updated 04/23/2016
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
The car never stops my amazement in how little gas it uses. There are two week points that I have addressed. The factory tires are JUNK.... replaced with Pirelli P7. The car wanted to wonder (left & right) on all roads with any crown or grove. This was fixed with a bolt on strut tower brace that cost about $200 and is a simple 5 min installation. With those two changes the car went from OK to VERY GOOD. When you take a test drive make sure it is long enough with various road surface and speeds, as these items may not be a bother to you. One other item is road noise, it is much louder then a Chevy Malibu and many other new cars today. This maybe the best all around car I have ever had.
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PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAR FOR YOUR OWN GOOD!
VAN GO, 01/19/2018
2015 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
Look up all the Hyundai Sonata Class Action Lawsuits and research before you purchase this vehicle. My vehicle is a 2015 and in 2 years and less than 55000 miles my engine gave up. Hyundai wishes to wash their hands clean of this with me and the dealership says their hands are tied even though I STILL HAVE WARRANTY!
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Still in love with my Sonata.
LaKeisha Square, 03/19/2016
updated 10/06/2017
2015 Hyundai Sonata Eco 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
So I'm now 27 months into my 36 month lease and have zero complaints about my Sonata. The fuel economy is still excellent. I've had the standard scheduled maintenance performed. I have had no mechanical issues. There is a recall that was issued for the Parking Brake Switch. However, prior to having the recall work performed, I did not have any issues or notice anything affecting the performance of my silver baby. One of the main reasons I leased the Sonata was because it was so roomy. I often have 3 kids with me, my growing nieces and nephew. They are all currently still in booster seats but fit easily in the back seat. As they grow and age out of the boosters, there will still be room a plenty. However, with less than a year left, I'm starting to look at whether I'll keep it and buy the lease out, or move into the 2018 model. It looks amazing and if it performs as well as my 2015 has, I'll be very happy. Hoping the remainder of my lease is as problem-free as it has been up to now. If anyone is considering the Sonata, I'd still highly recommend it.
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Be prepared for issues if you buy the 2.0T
Oilsoaked, 05/20/2016
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
39 of 42 people found this review helpful
3 times in 3 years the turbo has caused issues. The first 2 times, the engine lost power due to the turbo failing. The 3rd time, the oil line from the engine to the turbo is leaking oil all over the place. We only have a little over 64,000 miles on this car and Hyundai will not cover the repair under their extended power train warranty.
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Solid car for the money.
gorpot, 08/21/2014
2015 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
Bought the car 3 weeks ago, and have about 1,000 miles so far. Last car was a 2012 Sonata. This 2015 sonata drives very nice but is no sports car. I like the exterior design of the 2011-2014 Sonata a lot better, but the 2015 bring more conventional. The outside noise is almost none existent. This car is very quiet. Nice interior, and is bigger inside then my 2012 Sonata. Gas mileage has been good with 39 MPG on a trip mostly at 70 MPH. only complaint so far has been two trips back to the dealer to get a faulty rear window defogger switch fixed. One complaint is there is less storage room in middle counsel area above the transmission handle. A lot of dead area there.
Quality of leather seat is poor.
Taylor, 05/27/2016
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2015 Sonata Sports in July 2015. The driver's seat leather color is coming off. It's turned grey and looks worn. I have contacted Hyundai's consumer department and the dealership about the problem. They say it's worn out from getting in and out of the vehicle. This is poor quality!!! They say they can't correct the problem. Why do I have a warranty if the problem can't be corrected? I have had leather seats in other cars I owned and his has never occurred. One car I had for 10 years and this never happened. A vehicle's leather seats should not begin to deteriate within a year. It's disappointing that Hyundai doesn't stand behind their products. This is the first and last Hyundai I will purchase.
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Very Solid Midsizer
cruzefan1, 11/24/2014
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 2013 Ford Fusion for a 2015 Hyundai Sonata back in mid October. After having the car for a little over a month I can say the new Sonata is a very solid choice in the crowded mid-sized car segment. It's very comfortable, has a smooth and quiet ride and also gets better fuel mileage than the Fusion I traded in. The car has adequate power and also is very roomy. The only cons I would say about the car is it's not as exciting to drive as say the Mazda 6 and also the styling is a little more conservative than the outgoing model but is still a very sleek looking car! So far on fuel mileage I'm averaging around 31 mpg combined and with the Fusion I got about 27.
A low-key yet VERY competent car
driver1001, 03/21/2015
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2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan w/Black Leather and Gray Accents (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
Having come from a 300 horsepower Volvo S60-R (their attempt at a sports car), which proved to be quite unreliable, I was looking for a car that would be a great value, dependable, and still somewhat fun to drive. I knew at this price point it'd be a challenge. The 2.0T "Sport" trim, is definitely a tighter ride and more power than the 2.4 non-turbo. I'd call it "sportier" but not a sports car. However, I really, really like it. By reconfiguring the engine to crank out torque around 1350 RPM, there's next-to-no turbo lag, and that much more usable power, especially in daily conditions. Very happy with this purchase. This car just goes about it's job really well! March 2020 update: This car continues to be quite reliable, and at around 48K miles, still strives and feels like new. Continue to be quite happy with the purchase.
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Absolutely Fantastic Car!
Grayson Digger, 03/14/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 2015 Sonata for almost 6 month's. I actually purchased a 2014 Sonata and when I took it in for the first scheduled maintenance I decided to take a look at the 2015. Long story short I drove out with one! Hyundai made numerous changes from the previous years and every one of them is an improvement. They turned a nice looking car into an absolute beauty! The 2015 has more interior room and drives like a dream. The interior was completely redesigned and simply looks awesome. I already have 17,000 miles on it and have not had any problems whatsoever. I am 6' 1" and even after a 400+ mile day have absolutely no lower back pain at all.
Update - the best car I've ever had.
George Bixler, 07/27/2015
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2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
Nearly 4 years and 55,000 miles in, and, this is still a terrific car. Its styling wears extremely well - had a guy see it the other day and say, "that is one beautiful car." White looks great on this car. Only 2 minor gripes - as said in an earlier review, GPS update is $200 and a hassle to install. Fix that, Hyundai! And the front end is very low and close to ground - I have to be careful when pulling in to a parking space with a front horizontal pylon to avoid scraping bottom. Otherwise, I still love the car. Great road car - comfortable, quiet, smooth ride with great seats. I get it serviced at every recommended interval and, as a result, it has been bulletproof. Still the best car I've ever had, including 3 Accords.11 At nearly ten years, the Sonata still serves as an excellent second car. 114,000 miles on it, and the only issue is that (as with many other Hyundai products of that era) it is starting to burn oil. I now put about 4,000 miles per year on the car, and if I have to spend $50 or $60 a year adding oil between oil changes, that's not a reason to go out and sell it. It isn't as tight everywhere as it was when I bought it, but it still functions pretty flawlessly. My 14 year old grandson has his eye on it as transportation in two years, and that's a strong possibility. Overall, I'm still very happy with the car - it has served me very, very well.
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blueboy48, 02/04/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
Before purchasing the Sonata I completed much research and drives on cars to include: MB C300, BMW 328i, Ford Fusion Titanium, Volvo S60, & Toyota Avalon. Having driven mostly European cars for the past 30 years I wanted to try something different. Areas considered; reliability, technology, warranty & fun to drive. After 8000 miles; 0 problems, no squeaks or rattles. MPG so far: City/22.5, Highway/32.5, combined/28. The Lotus engineers working on the Genesis suspension must have helped with the Sonata, doesn't drive like a FWD. The difference between this near luxury car and the luxury (premium brands) is the extra $10K to $15K U would have to pay. Makes absolutely no economic sense.
10 yrs 163K - mechanically sound, got Maaco to pa!
Yomps, 01/25/2016
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2015 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Love this car. Smooth, quiet, tons of room, great gas mileage, not one problem with anything. Package with back up camera, XM, power driver's seat, automatic headlights and the homelink auto dimming mirror made the base model a great commuter and road trip car. With very little effort I can get 40+ mpg on the highway and for a car this size that's amazing. The only thing I don't like is the buzz of GDI engine when it's cold and no spare tire included (I bought one with the jack for $200). $21,500 out the door with 0% financing made it the perfect new car. Update at 30K still runs and drives great and fuel efficiency, especially on the highway, is outstanding. The initial cost was lower and unfortunately the depreciation has been greater than I would like. Just passed 36K no problems other than a little oil usage - I'll monitor. Update - just turned 53K miles. Drivers side mirror stopped working but repaired under warranty. Still using a little oil but remains trouble free. Original Kumho TA31 tires still have 6/32 tread left but at 60K replacing with the same new, only $75 each at Discount Tire. 8/1/20 5.5 years old, paid off 6 months ago - 74,000 miles and absolutely no issues. Best car I've ever had and I've had alot. 81,000 miles and still runs like a top with absolutely no issues. 8/4/21 - about to hit 90K no issues other than the paint flaking off the roof and hood. Understand this is an issue with the white 3 part translucent paint as it seems to be with all manufacturers. Plan on driving it till the wheels fall off paint or no paint. Mechanically perfect. 100,000 miles of trouble free comfortable miles - best car I've ever owned and I've had a bunch including Toyota and Honda. Hope it goes another 100,000 Update: Turned 110,000 miles, still trouble free, even the 7.5 year old battery! My only issue is the white pearl paint that started to flake off in places. Many cars have this issue and it's pretty aggravating. 9.5 years old 154,000 miles - did the belts, spark plugs coolant, trans fluid and leaking valve cover gasket. Ready for another 100K. Had the car repainted because of the bad pearl white paint that has afflicted most Kia and Hyundai products more than a few years old. Hope a class action suit will help me get some of that $$ back. Switched from 5w20 to 5w30 high mileage and Wix Filter several oil changes ago and doesn't use a drop of oil between changes now (5Kmiles) Driving it until it dies or I do - which ever comes first! One of the CV joint boots is leaking but not split - got an injection needle for the grease gun and refilled it. Got Maaco to repaint it last year for less than $1000 because the white pearl was coming off in chunks. Looks pretty good from 10 feet. still runs and drives great.
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One week rental with a Sonata SE
David Myers, 07/14/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
We have a car in the shop, so I've been driving this for a week. I like it - maybe not enough to buy one in this configuration, but I do like the car very much. It's very quiet. It seems to be getting better than 25mpg in reasonably spirited driving. For a 180ish HP engine, I have not felt like there was not enough power at any time - even in the Eco mode of the transmission, which has three modes plus fully manual shifting (1 - 6th gear). The Bluetooth works well from the limited use it has gotten - it will read my text messages on my Windows 8.1 device - this is a HUGE plus for me. I am sorry that the XM trial has expired, I would've liked to judge the quality of the reception. Overall the radio is just OK - kind of 'tinny' and the radio display shows you the radio station (105.1 for example) and nothing else. Maybe XM provides more info, I couldn't test it... It seems really big inside, and it is very comfortable. I've been a fan of the trip computer with two trip odometers, and all of the user-settable configurations for the lights, sounds, language, etc. Tire pressure info for all four tires is handy to have. I really appreciate the auto-off headlights, even in the lowest trim and I've just turned them on and forgot about them - the gauges are still perfectly legible with the headlights on all the time. I appreciated the holder for sunglasses, even in this base car. The Air Conditioning seems to be super effective too. If you unlock the car with the remote, and don't open a door within 90 seconds or so, the doors lock again - I like that. Big trunk, lots of space. The back seats fold down too, but I haven't played with those at all. The rear doors open way up - great for access, and potentially an easy in/out for a kid in a car seat, but I didn't install one while I had it. What didn't I like? The looks are a bit too angular for me, I liked the way the previous model looked. The radio was marginal. The base sedan must have cheap tires, because this rental with only 21K on the clock already had mis-matched tires on it. No compass in this model, that's a bummer. I would really like fully automatic headlights, but that was not a reality in this model. Overall, I think that this is an honest competitor for the Camry's, Altima's and Accord's of the world. I'm glad that I rented one for a week, and if this is seriously on your shopping list, I think that maybe you'd be wise to do the same, and see if you like it as much as I did.
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Amazing bang for buck value here
meathead212121, 12/17/2014
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan w/Black Leather and Gray Accents (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
Leased a new Sonata after owning a 2007 and wanting something with more pizaz. Looked at/drove the Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Genesis, Sonata, and Ford Taurus. Mazda 6 was pretty peppy for a heavier 4-cylinder sedan but I didn't think it quite had the rep everyone built it up to have in other reviews. The 3 is an amazing little car and handled like a dream but in the end we decided we wanted something larger. The Genesis was hands down the best thing we touched all day with the AWD package on it. Even with the 3.8 it had some MAJOR giddiup to it. The Sonata balanced out the 3 and Genesis offering both decent handling quality and acceleration. We then drove the Taurus to essentially rule it out.
14,000 miles of smooth, quiet trouble free driving
Yomps, 01/25/2016
2015 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Love this car. Smooth, quiet, tons of room, great gas mileage, not one problem with anything. Package with back up camera, XM, power driver's seat, automatic headlights and the homelink auto dimming mirror made the base model a great commuter and road trip car. With very little effort I can get 40+ mpg on the highway and for a car this size that's amazing. The only thing I don't like is the buzz of GDI engine when it's cold and no spare tire included (I bought one with the jack for $200). $21,500 out the door with 0% financing made it the perfect new car.
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Hyundai is the Harbor Freight of the car world.
Author Name, 12/01/2017
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
When we narrowed our choices down to the Sonata or the Accord, the price and warranty of the Sonata seemed to make our decision easy. Initially, the vehicle was amazing, despite the abundant road noise, that we didn't seem to notice when we were purchasing it. However, things quickly went downhill. Within a few months, little things started going bad and we were constantly dropping it off at the dealership to fix the heated seats, automatic breaking, BSD system, heated steering wheel, traction control, TPM system and so on. Like harbor freight, the vehicle was "comparable" to others in its class, but at a sacrifice of quality. We figured that its okay, because the warranty would cover us, which it still does, but constantly dropping it off at the dealership became cumbersome and now we have issues that we just leave, because its not worth the time of not having the vehicle. Current issues: the backup camera takes almost ten seconds to turn on when you put it in reverse / the automatic mirror tilt when you put it in reverse, doesn't always work / a "Check BSD System" light flashes every so often / the memory seats don't always work when you push the button / it brakes randomly, even when no one is in front of us (I try not to even use the cruise control anymore) / bluetooth doesn't always sync, on multiple devices. There's probably more that I'm forgetting. The other issue is that the vehicle doesn't have a remote start function from the remote. The only way to get remote start is to pay a yearly subscription fee to Bluelink or purchase aftermarket, which we were told would void the warranty unless we paid a fortune to have it done at the dealership. We did not know this when we purchased the vehicle and thought that Bluelink was free with the vehicle. I guess that one's on us; we should have checked. If you don't mind continually taking your vehicle in for service and you want a deal, then the Sonata is for you. For me, I think next time we'll just pay the extra money for the accord.
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A Hyundai Hooner
Kris C., 02/26/2016
updated 02/27/2020
2015 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
After having many cars spanning many years (I'm a car junkie), I can say that I enjoy this Sonata. PROS: The design is great. The ride is comfortable. The steering is smooth and effortless. The engine is quiet and moderately powerful. The HVAC performs flawlessly. It feels as though there is a stop-neutral feature (I personally like this, but one has to remember to give the pc a second to engage before throttling). The engine idles smoothly and the transmission shifts perfectly. Tire and rim sizes are perfect (that doesn't always happen). The interior visibility is good with the exception of the rear window (I use blind spot mirrors). When braking, I really enjoy that the transmission gears down, finally creeping up to a stop, I have had to only put forth minimal effort when braking. CONS: I can't say enough how much I hate plastic components bolted onto a hot metal engine, that said, I dislike the plastic intake manifold. The Electronic Throttle Module is located at the front of the engine, uncovered, unprotected from radiant heat and water. There is body roll when cornering, but that is to be expected with most mid-class mid-size sedans. Update 8.26.2016: I recently had the the P200A trouble code and as expected the VCMA motor failed. I was hoping it was only the motor and not the butterflies inside the intake. I am glad it was an easy fix this time, under warranty. I suspect that the next time this little problem arises, the intake will need to be removed. Still a good car, but almost got me killed when it went into limp mode without any CEL present. I miss the days of metal intakes and well engineered components... DON'T USE THE MODE SELECTOR to switch between Eco, sport, etc.. That is the reason the VCMA fails. Update 02/2018: Still a great vehicle. Update 3/5/2019: I traded my Sonata just before 100k miles. I definitely had some regret, hope it went to an attentive owner.
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The Quiet Blue Storm
racchi, 01/13/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I formerly owned a 2013 Sonata dubbed Blue Storm. After 55,000 miles of hard commuting and three bad drivers hitting her, she was still a rock solid car although cursed with attracting bad drivers. Hyundai was offering aggressive incentives so I decided to test drive a 2015. But after using Edmunds price quote service and running some numbers, I took a 2015 Sonata home. And the improvements are very noticeable. Particularly with the interior, ride, and noise levels. Overall it drives more confidently and feels more solid than my 2013. A 2.4 Sport with premium package or 2.4 Limited with few options is the best model to get to match this car's persona, 2.0T not worth the extra money.
If you want a Missile...
Shane, 03/28/2016
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan w/Black Leather and Gray Accents (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
What can I say about our Sonata? Rocket! Though this vehicle has less horsepower than its former rendition, and its Kia Optima counterpart, this vehicle is nonetheless stunning. The Hyundai Sonata has a more refined and mature look than the Optima. Though they are essentially the same car, the Optima uses a larger Turbo Charger, and consequently gets worse fuel mileage. But lets also be realistic in this department. When you are purchasing the vehicle with the "HOT" engine you are really not interested in fuel economy, you're interested in HORSEPOWER. Nevertheless, the Sonata 2.0L Turbo puts out a fairly respectful 245 Horses. With the electronic traction control, this powerplant slings this vehicle down the road pretty quick and will give you a fairly stout launch onto the highway. Using the paddle shifters will give you that much more control over getting this sedan launched to Mars. The power comes up very quick with the twin scroll turbo, there is almost no lag, as there is in the Optima. This aspect gives the Sonata a slight edge in getting to the power band quicker, but it is limited by the smaller turbo. That said, the average driver will never know the difference. What is more entertaining is picking on the Toyota Camry owners whom "think" their Camry Sport is a quick car. Nope, its not. I have smoked more Camry's and Accords than I care to mention here. I throw respect to the Optima owners. As for you Corolla S and Honda Civic Owners, YUMMY! The interior of this vehicle is very nicely laid-out and in my opinion, (and end reason for purchase), thought out better than the Kia Optima. This is not to say the Optima is any lesser of a vehicle, it simply did not appeal to what I was looking for, so please don't read too much into that aspect. This vehicle was designed and developed for sheer "Bang for the Buck", and regardless of the model you choose, you will find huge value in the options. The suspension in the Sport models has been tuned and firmed up from the other renditions of this same car. This vehicle is nearly silent at highway speeds, and rides so smooth, you really need to set the cruise control to avoid getting an invitation to Traffic School. So keeping your eye on the Speedo is a must. The turn radius for this vehicle is quite tight. I was expecting to have to do a stop and continue U-Turn in a couple of intersections near my home as they are fairly narrow. Nope, this vehicle handled them without an issue. This vehicle has been into Hyundai for the regular maintenance and for a factory recall on the Driver's Side Seat-Belt. Other than that one issue, there has been no mechanical issues with this vehicle. This vehicle has been wonderful, and we have no complaints with this car.
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BEST IN CLASS... and two classes above it.
dbardell1, 01/31/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
As a "Car Guy" my congratulations on over achieving with the 2015 Sonata Limited. With the Luxury and Ultimate Packages this car can complete with $50K cars like the ES 350 and the Hyundai Genesis with $20K less out of your pocket. That savings equals free gas for the next 300,000 miles. The ride quality, cabin quietness and room, tech features and MPG make the other cars in it's class seem like Model T's. My wife is far from a car person but she fell in love with our new car!!! GREAT JOB.
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Gorpot, 08/09/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I had a 2009 Sonata, and a 2012 Sonata, with no problems. I never had them back for any warranty work. This is not the case with the 2015 Sonata. I have had the car for just 1 year, and have been back for warranty work 8 times now. It is the Last Hyundai I will ever own. Had it back 3 times to fix the rear window defogger switch. Twice for the right front brake caliper recall. How can it be that Hyundai does not have the part in stock for a recall item. Service manager told me they can not order the caliper until they are sure I needed one. If that is truly Hyundai's policy on a recall item, then I don't want any more Hyundai's. I had the car back three times to get the front passenger seat belt fixed, and it is broken again. As far as the gas mileage, I get about the same as I did with the 2012 Sonata, even though the 2015 is suppose to be 2 MPG better. Acceleration is not as good as the 2012 had. The ride and comfort level is good, a little better then the 2012 had. Last time I will buy a first year redesigned model.
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Crappy engine
Kesava, 03/04/2019
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
We bought the 2015 sonata limited brand new with the ultimate tech package in October 2015. It is a beautiful looking car and we fell in love with the stream lined looks and the safety features. We liked the price, we were very impressed with the best warranty in the industry. We are retired people and don’t drive much and after 3 years of driving we have only 22K miles on it now. About 2 months ago, I was driving home from the gym and all of a sudden I noticed a sudden deceleration and within minutes a flashing engine check light came on. I called the dealership, made an appointment and left the car for checkup and went home. No calls from the rep for two days. I called then the 3rd day, and he said that it is a major problem. The service people coordinated with the hyundai engineering people in Alabama and followed all the protocols and nothing worked. They were told that the engine was defective because some impurities got in during the casting process and contaminated the cylinders and the whole engine had to be changed. They did get me a rental car at their expense and I was kind of relieved that I am going to get a brand new engine. It took about 5 weeks for the dealer to ship the old engine to Alabama, and for them to send the new engine to the dealer. Finally they installed the new engine, tested and I picked up the car and I was kind of happy that I should not have any problems since I got a new engine. Was I wrong! 6 weeks pass by, and I put in about 900 miles on it and I was driving home from some shopping, and the engine decelerated again, and the dreaded check engine light came on flashing. I called the dealership and took the car there right away. The service rep tried to diagnose the problem with the computer, and it returned some bad code. He said he will have to check back with the hyundai engineering again and gave me a loaner car for my use. 5 days go by no call from the dealership. Tried to call them, could not get through for couple of days, and finally he says that they did all the checks suggested by the factory and was told that they may have to change the whole engine again. Come on, they put a brand new engine, and it gets crapped up after 1000 miles again? How can I trust that engine? How can I rely on the car to go out of town? To say the least, I am pissed. To be fair, the dealership is very understanding and provided me with the rental car first time, and the loaner car second time but I want my car that has all those bells and whistles. It is into week 3 now and I am still waiting. Hyundai boasts that their warranty is the best in the industry, and it is, but what good is it if I have to take the car back for repair over and over? Waste of time, my stress going up and not a good situation.
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Awesome car at a great price
Jon, 11/25/2016
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Performance: I have the sport model which lets you change the way the car shifts into the next gear. On Eco mode it is a bit more slow to peak going UP a ramp to merge onto the highway. But I can just turn that off for 3 seconds and I am good to go. I can have 4 grown men (minimum of 175 lbs to a max of 225 lbs each) in the car and it still responds decently for the horsepower it has. Fuel Economy: So I have been able to eek out 53 MPG by going 50 MPH in this car. otherwise by going 75 mph daily and still hitting city for 8 miles of my total 22 mile drive per day I still retain an impressive 35 MPG. I do not romp on the car nor do I aggressively brake or accelerate. This model was made to be comfortable and provide some tech and have a decent amount of power with the price tag that it had. I have no idea why anyone would think it is supposed to blast off the line like a 300 hp car. It looks good, drives great, has LOTS of room. the head room is phenomenal. I tried out a 2017 lincoln mkz recently and it had no head room for a 5' 9" guy. I was against the ceiling! The 15' sonata has at least 3.5 inches yet above my head in the front alone. also I have two 6' friends that have plenty of leg room in the back when I have the seat pushed all the way back. This car is friendly in button layout and design as well. Everything is sorta of one color for buttons with only a couple that are different ( like defroster LED and windshield LED). I can find everything I need to and there aren't multiple colors shooting at me with buttons that are too squeezed together. I feel that as long as you can get the car for $21,000 and under you will have a awesome car that comes with lots of tech, great layout, great design, lots of room for family and groceries, and provide decent performance for what it is. If you want more horsepower then get the turbo. ALL cars that have turbos are more maintenance so don't think any brand is less work than the other. If you want even more performance then pay for it and take care of it. If you cannot do that, then don't buy more car than you need.
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Beats the competition
gchainani, 08/26/2014
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan w/Brown Leather PZEV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I was this close to buying a 2014 Accord Touring and test drove both vehicles before deciding on the 2015 Sonata Limited. The car drives with a refinement that I did not feel in the Accord. Yes, both are top-notch vehicles and the comparison of a 6 cyl Accord with a 4 cyl Sonata is not completely apples to apples. But after driving both, I though the power on the Sonata was adequate. The addition of torque at lower RPMs made the difference. Features that come with the technology and ultimate package are just amazing. You would pay a lot more for each of these on any German sedan. Very well executed vehicle by Hyundai and so far have been very impressed.
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TCB, 08/17/2015
updated 02/26/2021
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
My first experience with a Hyundai. And over all,I have been impressed! I have the Sport model with Premium package. Coming from an Accord,I was a little skeptical. But I liked the styling and interior. Classy looking exterior. The interior,is very well laid out. Functional with easy to use controls. I love the digital odometer. The dual auto temp AC works great. The back up camera works very well,with a surprisingly clear picture. The radio and speakers are adequate.Quality look and feel to the materials. The leather Sport seats have cloth inserts,so you don't get burned in summer heat. I have a sensitive back,and with the side bolsters,and power adjustments,including lumbar,I am very comfortable. The car is very quiet. The engine is very smooth running. Transmission shifts are not felt. I do hear, a slight road coarness,from the performance tires. I have been surprised at how roomy the car is. It is EPA classified as a large car,with 122 cubic feet of interior space. That is the same as a Chrysler 300. Only without the bulky exterior. It has a big 16.3 cubic foot trunk. With a very large pass thru opening. Which comes in handy,when carrying a big item. And it has dual struts for the hood! A rarity in cars today.Only a few minor complaints. I am so far only getting 26 MPG in mixed driving,in the ECO mode. I am hoping that will improve,with a little more mileage.The cup holders,in the console,do not have a gripping device to hold the drink in place. And the cup holder in the doors,is only big enough for a slim bottle or can. They could have made the touch screen bigger than 5". I don't see why they did not include the data system in the radio. Overall for the money and long term warranty,you can't beat the 2015 Sonata. I have had the car for 4 years now,and nothing wrong! Really amazing!I only brought it in for oil changes and tire rotations! The dealer did a few computer updates. An update. The car needed a new fuel injection system part in may 2020. it was replaced under warranty.The 5 year new car warranty expired in july 2020. In october I brought the car to Hyundai, because of oil leaking from the seals. They had to replace the 2 engine gaskets. A big job. They covered it under the 10 year power train warranty.
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Great all around
nhepker1, 06/08/2015
updated 06/11/2018
2015 Hyundai Sonata Eco 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Fantastic midsize sedan. Engine/Tran combo has power when you need it but still delivers great fuel economy. In mostly highway driving I can beat the rated 38. I've routinely hit 40 mpg. With city driving you have to really try to get your trip to fall below the city 28 mpg. Comfortable. Quiet. Can't speak to reliability yet but the power train warranty helps alleviate that concern somewhat.
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John A, 09/23/2020
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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.
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fishinjeff, 06/25/2015
updated 01/07/2022
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan w/Brown Leather (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Now year 7. 142,000 miles. Actually the car is doing well. In comparison to a American car or others the interior is in amazing condition! The only thing I currently have an issue with the the side mirror is floppy and sometimes the auto part doesn’t bring the mirror back to its spot. Car drives very well for high mileage. 4 years almost 1/6/2019 Well my engine seized up at 78k miles!!! Stranded me 80 miles from home. Well known issue with this engine!!! Now has been in the shop for a total of 10 weeks in less than 4 years. I believe Hyundai has spent almost 10k of warranty repairs!!! Both axles had to be replaced. Should of bought the Subaru!!! 3 years later I still love my car even though it almost got lemon lawed over sun roof noise. They replaced the entire roof assembly some time ago. For a year it was noise free. It came back though, but not nearly as bad. The collision alert is a joke! Goes off when nothing is in front of me sometimes. Still getting great gas mileage! 35 on highway and 24.5 in city. No new issues in quite some time. I now have over 70,000 miles. Well over a year has passed and 30000 miles later I still love the car! Nothing is perfect so let me tell you the not so great details. I have had 4 problems that needed repair. The rear door lock actuator failed and had to be replaced. The second is a creaking popping noise coming from the panoramic sun roof. This is a "known issue" according to the service department. Dealer had the car for 55 days total. No actual repair procedure from Hyundai so it is up to the tech to figure it out. 6 months later the noise is back! They tried a new piece of glass and it still makes noise after 4 tries. IT DRIVES ME NUTS! The Sirius radio had stopped working 3 times only to come back after sitting for 15 minutes. One more item to complain about is the tires. They suck! Flat spots when cold and one had a sidewall blow out. N,O WARR. ON TIRES the dealer says. I still recommend this car, barely. 1/2021. My engine has blown up. My axles had to be replaced, ect. Hyundai has spent over 10k on warranty. 126k miles now. NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY A HYUNDAI!
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2015 Sonata 2.4 poor engine/transmission synchronization
mayflower12, 01/12/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 2011 and 2013 2.4 Hyundai Sonata GLS and now I own a 2015 2.4 Hyundai Sport. The engine and transmission of the 2015 does not work well in normal mode. The engine seems to want to shift down when under load at low speeds but the transmission will not allow it with normal gas pedal pressure, causing the engine to shutter. Shifting is much better in sport mode, but the torque is a lot less than the 2013 and 2011. Even with the traction and stability controls turned off, when you take a tight turn from stop or a tight u-turn at a slow speed and then press down hard on the gas, to keep from being run over by fast moving traffic, the vehicle is slow to respond. Back seats to hard.
Don't let the looks fool you!
Eddie, 11/13/2015
updated 12/04/2017
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
Hyundai Bluelink service is horrible. Works sometimes and alerts you when you have a issue. But does not elaborate on the issue. Customer service is horrendous. The dealerships service departments are terrible at least here in NYC. My friend started having issues with his 2015 sonata at 2500 miles. My check engine light started at just under 5500 miles. TPMS issues as well. Going off for no reason. The sunroof creaks and rattles. The leather is nice until a few months later and I always clean and moisturize with meguires wipes. Rearview camera doesn't always kick in. I can go on and on but I think whomever is reading this got the point. Update as of 6/2/2016 Mileage is 16k. So after multiple recalls the car runs worse than ever. Sunroof has been done multiple times and still makes noise on uneven pavement. And to top it off car stalls randomly because of the torque converter and the dealer refuses to admit issue. Intake runners making noise but since I have no check engine light refuse to fix it. And now the drivers side control arm is making noise as well. This by far is the worst car I have ever owned and will most likely be filing against Hyundai under the lemon law.
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A year later, fantastic car
Paul Cocke, 09/01/2015
updated 10/13/2020
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
It's been over five years since I bought a new 2015 Sonata Limited 2.0T. Hyundai model with the Ultimate package. The Limited 2.0T I bought has the turbo paired with a four-cylinder engine (245 hp), leather, heated and cooled seats, panoramic sunroof, navigation, great sound system and a bunch of safety features, including rearview backup camera, smart cruise (which works great and I use all the time on the highway), blind spot warning (which has saved me from a few possible collisions), lane departure warning and a cool brake hold button that in stopped traffic lets you keep it in drive and take your foot off the gas pedal. I traded in a 2009 Sonata Limited V6 (which never had any problems – just did the regular maintenance and drove it to 108,000 miles before trading in and got another 100,000-mile Hyundai warranty). I test drove a lot of cars and SUVs and narrowed my final list down to the Sonata, Ford Fusion with turbo and AWD and the Suburu Legacy V6 with AWD. I have a 50-mile roundtrip commute on highways through the Cascade Mountains in rainy Washington State. I really wanted AWD because of the weather here but the Fusion and Legacy dealerships simply would not negotiate much of a deal with me. Also, the Sonata Limited 2.0T included many more features and, five years later, the build quality appears really good. I just put good Michelin all-season tires on the car, which is front-wheel drive, and it handles great in the rain and light snow.The only thing that has broken is the steering wheel switch for radio but that likely is from overuse and the dealer replaced it free of charge. When I bought the car, I was able to negotiate with several Hyundai dealerships and get good deals on both a substantially discounted new 2015 Sonata and above-Edmunds price on my trade-in. (Note in negotiating: get pre-approved for a loan then make dealerships compete on the price of the car; don’t get too picky on a color as that reduces your ability to negotiate.) I made three different dealerships compete – via phone and email (stay out of the dealerships in person after you have found the car you want) – on a price and worked the last one down another $1,000 from a price with incentives already $7,000 below MSRP. Then in the finance office I told them I was pre-approved and they actually got a loan via Hyundai at an even lower rate than my already very low rate). I love Hyundai’s long warranties but watch out for dealer options in the dealership finance office. Why do you need any extended warranties when the regular one is so good? One dealer option in particular, a high-tech service to track your car if stolen, is sometimes included in your contract. It sometimes is as high as $750 or $1,000! They told me it would lower my car insurance. Check with your auto insurance (my auto insurance covers my cars if stolen – no need for it). So far I love the Sonata. The steering is much, much better than my 2009 Sonata. It has three driving modes: Sport, Regular and Eco. The car gets a little sporty in Sport. Eco is for saving gas. I drive mostly in the Regular setting. I liked the extra power of my V6 so was attracted to the turbo, which appears to be a very good engine with some notable differences. The V6 engine really was pretty fast, and could take off quickly. The turbo is not at all in the class of a V6 in starting out from a stop but in the mid-range speeds pulls very well, which is what I was interested in anyway in highway driving. I am still getting about 31 mpg highway and about 26 to 27 combined, better than my V6. The cabin is large. I am 6 feet 2 inches tall and weigh 260 pounds and am very comfortable (the front seats lower). The back seats are larger than most midsize sedans; two adults can ride comfortably there. Pull-down sunscreens for the back seats have been a huge hit with kids trying to take a nap. The navigation system is good. Very few beefs: the trunk is large but the trunk opening is narrow; I wish the audio/radio had a mute and visibility is slightly obscured to the rear but the rearview camera helps with that. I don’t like the flashy chrome along the sides (tacky) but like the overall slightly Genesis look much better than the fluidic sculpture design of the previous model. The car is comfortable; three years later still very quiet, no rattles or squeaks and so far very enjoyable, with no problems. It does not have AWD and does not drive as well as the Fusion (though much better than the Legacy) but I overall am very happy with my purchase. Just make sure to do the basic maintenance. It can cost a few hundred a pop but helps the car in the long run. Because of the turbo I always use premium gas, which I believe has helped with the mpg. I now have 73,000 miles and the key to these Hyundai's is to strictly do the regular recommended maintenance. The 60,000 mile maintenance at the Hyundai dealership service shop was pricey, about $900, but I'd rather do maintenance than expensive repairs.
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Comfortable commuter car for tall guy
jeremy1980, 02/20/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
After looking at many different cars in this class I chose the Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.4L with the Sport Premium Package. Being 6'5" I was looking for something with plenty of room for me an comfortable seats that still got good gas mileage. My first long trip was 340 miles round trip out I-70 and I-68 to Morgantown, WV. I averaged 31 MPG even given that it is a very mountainous trip and was very comfortable. I paid $22k and was $23,800 out the door with tax,tag and fees plus the $200 add on for tinted windows that I need to take back to have done still. My two kids had plenty of room in the back as well.
Absolutely a Keeper
james curtis, 06/17/2017
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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!!!
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Great Experience!
bassplya, 06/10/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
When I decided to by the 2015 Sonata SE, I read the reviews here first. I summarily dismissed those that were very very subjective. I have owned and driven 4 Hyundai's for the last 15 years. I have had nothing to complain about except the sun visor problems in the 2006 Sonata. I very much enjoyed the 2013 with no complaints at all. I now have the 2015 Sonata. The ride is superb (for me). my wife and I both have back problems and found this car to be very comfortable. Granted, it doesn't have the smooth ride of my Lexus, but it also doesn't have the price tag. You get what you pay for. Hyundai has yet to disappoint me, which will make me continue to purchase Sonatas until they do.
Love Hyundai
Brian, 09/06/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan w/Brown Leather (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my second Sonata and third Hyundai. I liked my 06 Sonata but traded up for a a 10 Tucson. The ride quality of the 06 Sonata waso much better than the 10 Tucson. I'm a 38 year old male and decided I needed a vehicle with better ride quality, but I never expected the 15 Sonata to ride as well as it does. I love this vehicle. My ex had a 12 bmw 328 xi and I can only feel the difference of steering in drive/ride quality from his Beemer to my 15 Sonata Limited. Hyundai has really leaped forward! Very impressed!
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Conflict feelings
J. M., 06/10/2018
2015 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The design really gives a feeling of the quality but for the 3 years I had the car, the coating of the shifter knob peeled off, the door handle of the passenger's door fell off all the sudden by itself, and controlling the phone (scrolling through call history and contacts list) stopped working. I took the dealer over 2 week to order the parts and replace the shifter knob and door handle. The dealer acknowledged the flaw of controlling the phone but they didn't take any action to fix it. The car is very comfortable, quiet, and handle well but the acceleration is disappointing for a 2.4L engine. I've owned and drove cars with 2.0, 2.4, and 2.5 engines that performed better than this engine.
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unless you're looking for trouble stay clear
Ben, 11/19/2016
updated 12/15/2017
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan w/Black Leather and Gray Accents (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased a new 2015 fully loaded Sonata 2.0 T. I was pretty happy with it until fuel injectors went bad when the car had less than 9000 miles on it. that caused spark plugs and coils go bad and finally catalytic converter! There are three things that bothers me about this car: ***1- Hyundai itself: they do not have ANY PARTs in stock, so the car had to sit in the dealership for almost a month only because parts weren't available or they had to order it and have it shipped or parts were on back order. ***2- after I showed my frustration and even mentioned word "Lemon Law" to the dealership after my car was sitting in the dealership for over 2 weeks, Hyundai North East general manager "Pauletta" called me and assured me that they were working on it and they would ship the parts as soon as they're available. she gave me her phone# and told me after my car was fixed she would call me and offer me gift cards or free service coupons. guess what?! I got my car back but I can't get a hold of Pauletta ever! I called her multiple times and left messages, no one answers the phone and my calls were never returned. ***3- Sonata 2.0 T: try to stay away from Hyundai Turbo cars, I talked to three mechanics and even the dealership guy himself told me that Hyundai Turbo cars are high maintenance cars.... UPDATE ( a month later): Hyundai East region manager "Pauletta" just offered me a term of 10 years/120,000 miles Platinum extended warranty for all the frustration and the time that was spent over the repairs. I'm upgrading my two star rating to 4 star. they're clearly trying to take care of their customers. the only reason I'm not choosing 5 is because I'm still not happy with the reliability of the car, but if you have platinum extended warranty at no charge, then NO WORRIES!
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Pretty much what I expected
woiferl, 05/26/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
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.
Want to Love it.
Brian Allen, 09/07/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Eco 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Sonata Eco with the tech package. I am a 6'4" tall and weight around 240. I purchased this car because I felt the vehicle fit me well and was built with quality. I have owned the car for about 6 months and have liked it but not loved it. My main complaint is with the driver seat. I am still not comfortable in the seat, though it is getting better. When I drive it for an extended period (up to a 1/2 hour) I get out with upper back pain. This has been very frustrating. I have loved MPG I am getting with the vehicle. If I have the vehicle in ECO mode and drive conservatively I can get 40 mpg on the freeway. I purchased the vehicle for around 24K the price dropped to around 23K a couple of months after I purchased it.
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Gas Gauge Calibration Problems 2015 Sonata Limited
AP, 09/03/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I just purchased the car last week. When the dealer gave me the car it was suppose to be full tank and the digital gas indicator showed about little above 3/4 full. So salesman and I drove down to the nearest gas station to fill it up to full tank as that was the dealer's policy. But, when the salesman tried to make it full tank the pump would turn off, even though gas gauge showed it was not. We thought it might have been the pump at the gas station. But, after purchasing the vehicle and filling it up at another gas station, I came across the same problem, the pump would shut off even though it was not full tank. I did some searches online and it seems this is an issues, see link: http://www.hyundai-forums.com/lf-2015-sonata-i45/306826-gas-gauge-calibration-2015-sonata-ltd.html Other than this issue, the vehicle as been good.
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Swing....and a miss.
KenB, 12/29/2016
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
For the first few months, I was happy with my purchase...then I started noticing little things that made me wonder if I made the right decision. One of my early concerns happened on the first rainy day that I needed to get something out of the trunk. The design of the area around the trunk channels the water INTO the trunk when it's opened...think wet bags of groceries. The more I used the car, the more I realized that some things were just dumb. I'd start the car and back up, only to see that the backup camera cuts out after 5 seconds as the entertainment system boots up....the black screen lasts about 10 seconds. Occasionally I won't be able to use the entertainment or navigation systems at all for about 2 minutes as it goes through its initialization. Ever leave the radio volume turned up when you turn off the car? Now, imagine not being able to turn it down the next morning until the system is good and ready to let you do that. The safety system is questionable...is that a hill ahead? Better sound the collision warning! I've been pulled over by a State Trooper because the auto-high beams turned on as our cars passed each other. (I don't use that feature any more.) The Blue Link system is spotty at best. The remote start seems to work fine during nice weather, but it fails about 50% of the time in the winter, when I really need it. (This is NOT an exaggeration...I have the "Remote start is not available at this time." emails to prove that.) The Blue Link features a great car locator, just the thing I want to be able to check that my daughter made it to the mall or to a friend's house. However, it works only on the Mobile app...not from a browser...and, get this, the car has to be within a mile of your phone! Useless, useless, useless. I've had to take it to the dealer a couple of times because the front rotors became warped and one of the brakes units failed....both when the car has had less than 18000 miles. Every day I detect a new rattle....in the door, behind the dash board, in the back seat. I plan to get a new car in a couple of years and you can be sure that it won't be a Hyundai.
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Gotta have it, Gotta love it (An honest review)
Talib, 08/04/2015
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2015 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
UPDATE: At around, 23000 miles, my transmission started acting up, it seemed like it was having difficulty shifting from 3rd to 4th gear and vice versa. Shortly, my check engine light came on as well. I took it to the dealer where they had to replace intake manifold and VCM (Variable Cam or something). Not impressed with Hyundai anymore if it gives me problem at only 23k miles, and yes I have always kept it maintained. Like many others here, I rented a bunch of cars before finally buying this Sonata, believe me it's worth it. I rented a Camry, Altima and finally a Sonata, I was in a huge dilemma about buying a Nissan Altima or a Hyundai Sonata until the Nissan dealership in Lake Norman started playing tricks on me, and after 2 months of research and rental experiences, I finally decided to for a Venetian Red 2015 Sonata SE. I wanted a base model with alloy wheels and Bluetooth without having to pay for them, and guess what, the LED lights and the spoiler just came in as an added bonus for Sonata, this is the beauty of Hyundai along with its amazing 100,000 miles warranty that you do not have to pay extra for a ridiculous package in order to get basic stuff such as alloy wheel etc, like in the cases of Toyota, Honda and Nissan. Alright, let me be honest and tell you a few things that I dislike about this car: - Gas Mileage (Hyundai claims it gives you 25 mpg in the city, which is not true, I get not more than 23 mpg in the city for sure) - Traction Control (The traction cannot handle the acceleration and the wheels would start spinning, even on the dry roads, not sure what to blame) - USB port - The built in USB port does not support android, at least not in my case, therefore I have to rely on Bluetooth or AUX) - Dull Alloy Wheels - The dullness of alloy wheels for the SE trim does not compliment the car over all, but eh, I can't complain much as it is a BASE model Now, the things I absolutely love about this car: - Great Turn Radius - Beautiful LED lights (even with base model) - Highway mileage (35 mpg even driving at 75 miles an hour, you might get better than 37 mpg if you drive at 55 miles an hour) - Spacious trunk - Great leg room for rear seats - Just enough power to accelerate quickly and merge on to the highways/freeways - Amazing Brakes - Sports, ECO and Normal Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sports car. Normal mode for regular driving I guess) - Eye Catching Front - I love the way it looks in the front, not a big fan of how they have changed the rear - Warranty - 36,000 for Radio, Media and speakers. 60,000, bumper to bumper and 100,000 for Engine and Transmission. I do not think any other automobile manufacturer can beat that. Punch Line: An absolutely wonderful package for those who would like to fall in love with their new ride.
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Good not Great
dankocke, 01/18/2015
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased 2 weeks ago. Bought in Florida and drove back to Missouri. Overall this is a fine car for the money after rebates and discounts. I like cooled leather seats so I bought this instead of Toyota, Honda, etc. It's put together very well, drives great, and is super quiet. The engine sounds a bit strange but at higher speed it is unnoticeable. Car is plenty fast... much better than 2.4l. Gas mileage is ok but should be better - 28mpg on 1000k mile trip home at 75-80 mph. In town it hovers around 24-26 mpg. Overall for all the features it is a good value. Best Nav in the business. Seats are a bit hard but with good support, so be sure to check it out before you buy.
Still think it's a good value
John, 08/17/2015
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2015 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had the car for four years now , it has 87k miles on it and still runs like new. I have had no major mechanical issues. I have had to put new tires on it. It has been a real good car.
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