Used 2016 Hyundai Sonata Consumer Reviews
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Brad Sorensen, 01/02/2017
2016 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Everything is great so far. The only knock would be the low ground clearance on the front end.
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Good deal on Sonata Sport
Hyundai driver, 02/25/2016
2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
When I originally set out to purchase a Sonata, I was not looking to acquire the Sport model. However, during the process of contacting various dealerships online, I was offered a nice deal on a 2016 Sonata Sport. After negotiating a bit more, I was able to purchase a Sonata Sport, which has a several desirable features, at the same cost a regular Sonata. Make sure to do your research on available rebates and the 3% that the dealer receives from the manufacturer. Knowing that the invoice price is not the actual cost of the car will definitely make negotiation easier.
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Overlooked gem
STEVE GONCZI, 09/13/2016
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2016 Hyundai Sonata Eco 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 9/30 (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
16 of 24 people found this review helpful
Awesome value. Bought it for one of my kids. I am comparing it to my Mercedes CLA-250 ( eco vs cla) : Similar, small turbo engine 1.6L vs 2.0L. Similar torque and torque curve. 198 foot/lbs available from 1500 RPM and up. Both cars are pleasant to drive, esp. compared to the screaming high rev downshifts of the 2.4l Sonata baseline engine. Both cars have a dual clutch 7 speed tranny. The eco's tranny seems to work better, and faster. Update: Hesitates at low speeds. Tranny had to be replaced under warranty once. The dealer had to do some rework on the replace. Price paid: 18.5 K vs 35K. Neither has a spare tire. Tires: 16 inch Michelin Energy vs. 17" low profile Pirelli run-flats. Handling, road feel: Hyundai cannot beat a German car as of yet. The Benz wins here. Fit and finish, rattles:Hyundai wins. Example: 2x hydraulic hood supports on the Hyundai, cheap metal stick for the Benz. Seriously? Brakes: Hyundai wins so far. The benz had the front rotors replaced at 20K and now needs new rotors again at 38K. (Uneven wear, thickness variation) Warranty: Hyundai wins, (6/64 vs 4/48) although the turbo is not part of the power train, so not 10/100 only 6/64. Seriously? Actual highway mileage ( as measured at the pump) 33 mpg. Benz: 42+ on highway. Gasoline: Hyundai runs fine w normal vs Benz needs Super (runs noticeably worse on anything less). Looks: the benz wins hands down. Back seat comfort: The Benz back seats are for 2 small adults or children. The eco has OK back seats. Gripes: the Benz windshield sucks. I am on my 2nd one, it seems to crack easily. Both brands are going to an overpriced "bundled service" model, invented by some marketing genius. Benz A service is $200 , B service is $400. The former is a glorified oil change, witness my service invoices. Way overpriced. Hyundai is attempting to go to a similar model, with a long list of "check this and inspect that" and trying to charge similar insane amount of money. Check out the service brochure and you will see what I mean. They try to present this travesty as a fantastic deal, as in, if you opt in, they give you some token money off the insanely over-inflated service cost. Update: Our Eco had a transmission and battery replaced so far. (Transmission had escalating problems with jerky shifting). Hyundai currently has a significant engine problem, they are replacing lots of engines in these cars. Dealer service is mediocre at best, they always try to tack on something I have to pay for whenever I need a warranty repair. E.g.: last time charged me $120 to "recalibrate the tire pressure sensors" (Pure BS) . I had not have an engine issue yet, but this sounds scary. Dealer recommends 5W20 (thin) non-synthetic oil for these engines, which is kind of ridiculous for a turbo. Super-thin oils maybe improve fuel economy but are not the best for engine wear. The dealers are pushing the rather mediocre OEM oil filters... I typically use 5w30 fully synthetic oil, and Fram UG synthetic media filters instead, with good results. For the last 2 oil changes I used Mobil Euro-spec 0w40 synthetic left over from my ( now dead) Benz, and the car runs fine on that. Given the short 5K mile OCI, I only replace the filter every other time. .
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2016 Sonata Base Model
Tayler B., 10/06/2018
2016 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I upgraded to a 2016 Sonata after driving a 2002 Chevy Malibu for years. I absolutely love my car - the exterior is sharp and professional and the interior is spacious and comfortable. A top priority in a car for me is a strong road holding. The Sonata nails this. I feel safe and comfortable when driving the car and it really sticks to the road. The speakers are exceptional for a base model vehicle and the Bluetooth feature is a nice addition. The Sonata has great gas mileage. I use premium gas and one tank can last me 2 - 3 weeks. (I do not drive everyday, however). There is only one noticeable con. the car is made for a larger person. I am relatively short so it can be hard to parallel park, as I cannot see in front of or behind the car very well. A back up camera or beeper would fix this problems, however I do have the base model which does not include that feature. Overall, I would absolutely buy this car again (with back-up assistance) and will consider getting another one when the time comes. However, Hyundai is known for their long-lasting cars so I hope I am able to get many years of use out of my Sonata.
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Leased for two days, couldn't find a single fault.
Carol P, 12/26/2016
2016 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've been renting cars for a while now and often find myself creating mental lists of the things that annoy me about various vehicles, normally four or five things that would make me not want to own it. I was pleasantly surprised when the Sonata didn't have any. Okay, maybe it had too many features, but that isn't a problem so much as something I just don't need. It was great for a Christmas holiday where the huge trunk was filled with packages. But the drive was pretty amazing. The car likes to go, and it glides at any speed taking turns with ease. The transmission is smooth, the breaks are there when you want and need them. And you have more than enough power without using too much gasoline. And it hugs the road extremely well making highway driving a dream. I was curious to see how much you would have to spend for a vehicle that feels as if you're driving a luxury model and was shocked at how inexpensive it is. Though I'm not familiar with its safety ratings or repair costs, if you are looking for a mid-size vehicle, I would check the Sonata out. The only downside may be that you may end up with lots of speeding tickets because this car is extremely easy to accidentally take up to 90-100 mph without even realizing it.
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Beats Honda for price and handling
Tamatha Webb, 12/28/2019
2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car handles great fuel mileage is outstanding plenty of pickup when needed had very few problems but were taken care quickly and friendly by staff all features you want are available and the dealership at modren Hyundai of Concord North Carolina are the best for sales and the service
Great car so far!
Rob Mzz, 12/12/2019
updated 06/16/2025
2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2016 Sonata Sport April 2018 as a CPO model, from my local Hyundai dealer. It had approximately 39,000 miles when purchase and now it has a little bit over 65,500 miles. All the maintenance since purchased has been done by the Hyundai dealer and only use full synthetic oil every 5,000 miles as well as Chevron premium 91 grade gasoline, it’s not required to use such high grade gasoline but I just do it for peace of mind, what’s a few more cents? I’ve read about the issues Hyundai is having with most its 2.4L and 2.0L engines and how most will experience engine failure at some point, but knock on wood I have yet to experience any issues as such. So far all I’ve done is maintenance on the car and it’s treated me well. I love how comfortable the seats are and how it glides over potholes, besides all that it also has some great features, my car came with the comfort package which gives you a lot of the bells and whistles found in the Limited trim level. I definitely recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for something a little more affordable with amazing features such as Apple CarPlay and back up sensors to name a few! *** Update *** I traded in this Sonata, so far it had 73,000 miles and it was beginning to act a little weird when stoped at red lights. The car would drastically shake as if it wanted to turn off. I took it to Hyundai and their solution was for me to trade it in for another Hyundai. I wasn’t about to make that mistake again. So instead I got a brand new Lexus and ditched Hyundai. I lost hope in the brand reliability, and didn’t want to have the same issue lots of others have of having with their engines being replaced multiple times. I can no longer recommend this brand to anyone. This of course is just my experience.
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Great car !!! I like almost 98 percent !!!
ansprug@gmail.com, 01/13/2017
2016 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am surprise with this SONATA SE, I bought this car almost 5 months ago, right now has almost 9,000 miles on it (Mainly in highway) everything works awesome; I got average millage on my long trips around 35MPG and mixed with the city around 32MPG. Quiet, huge internal space, fast, a lot of technology inside, I just care connect to my Android, this feature works perfect, I cancelled any music service, I don't need them, I have my cell connected a 100% full working (Pandora, spotify, I heart radio, google maps, text without typing, etc). The only thing that I don't like from the car is every morning when I started the car sounds like old machine, but after a few minutes, goes quiet. The performance of the car is the same as 6 months ago. and the price $16,500 was unbeatable !!!
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Oh Yeah!
Philleedog, 03/29/2020
2016 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has everything. After owning all those [non-permissible content removed] vehicles through the years.This is the car you buy for yourself. I went for the Technology,& Ultimate trim package.The heated,& cooled seats are leather.Dual climate controls for both front,& rear.Panoramic roof that opens 3/4 of the roof to the outside world.& you can still talk normally.Yokohma tires on a set of 17"after market custom rims make for a smooth quiet ride.Adaptive cruise w/the adaptive front end collision is awesom! Set the cruise control,then if some idiot gets in front of you,& slows down or stops!The car matches the speed to the idiot's vehicle.& will stop on a dime,& give back 6 cents change.Without causing any chaos! W/ the auto hold feature.You can be at a stop light,& then a train comes! While still in gear you can take your foot off of the break. Get out of the car,& sit on the hood if you so choose till the train ends,& the car will not move! Do yourself a big favor. Spend the money,& get the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Limited. You'll know you done good when you just have to push the button to start. Pick 1st gear,& go on down the road using the 6 speed automatic. OH YEAH!
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Happy Camper
AG, 08/30/2016
2016 Hyundai Sonata Limited PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been an excellent experience so far with the Hyundai Sonata Limited and look forward to the next one in 3 years.
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