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Enjoying my second Sonata with reservations

Boomer Driver, 04/25/2017
2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan w/Black Leather (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

The 2017 Sonata Sport 2.0T replaces my 2014 Sonata Limited 2.0T. The car is mostly unchanged with a few exceptions. The 2017 Sport 2.0T lacks some of the Limited 2.0T features including the automatic rear view mirror, blind spot warning, push button start, moon roof, and ventilated AC seats. I really don't miss most of these options but it is frustrating that the 2017 Sport 2.0T lacking the features of the 2014 Limited 2.0T is actually priced about the same as the 2014! I have also noticed that the 2017 is noisy and the turbo lags more than my 2014. On the other hand, the 2017 Sport Turbo 2.0 handles better and the steering is more resistant that the 2014, probably because the 2017 is sport tuned and the 2017 supports Apple CarPlay which is a big plus for me! (No need for buying the expensive navigation system.) One thing that may be a issue for some drivers is that the steering resistance cannot be altered as it could be in the 2014. Despite the concerns that I have stated I am overall satisfied with my Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T but the Sonata is no longer the great value that it has been in the past.

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Clag, 07/16/2017
updated 01/13/2022
2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

I've had my Sonata Limited for 3 months. I wanted an old man's car and therefore was not too concerned with high performance or flashy appearance. I would have been happy with any of the loaded midsize sedans: Accord, Camry, Altima, Passat, Fusion, Malibu or Sonata. Considering only the top three in reliability, I eliminated all but the Accord, Camry and Sonata. I believe that cars are going through a drastic change over the next 3 to 5 years. So, I wanted my next car to be loaded with as much of the new tech stuff as possible. All three top out at somewhere between $32,500 and $35,000. Honda and Toyota would only knock off at most $3,000 to $4,500 the MSRP. I bought my Hyundai $10,000 less than MSRP ($33,555). If I sell it in 4 to 7 years, I believe that Hyundai will have as good a reputation for reliability as Honda or Toyota. I'm 6'3" and 225 lbs with knees that don't bend very much. The Sonata is the easiest to get in and out of and has the most room. With my iPhone 7, the entertainment center does everything I could ask of it and with great speakers. I couldn't notice any significant difference among the three in handling, noise, ride and comfort. Performance will have to go to the other's with a V6. Hyundais only come with a I4. (I get my performance fix racing go-karts.) I check my gas mileage every time I fill up. Never have I gotten less than 25.3 mpg (all city driving). On the highway, I get 37mpg but that is driving 70-80 mph.

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2017 Eco good ride

Ed S., 09/14/2018
updated 08/21/2023
2017 Hyundai Sonata Eco 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2017 Sonata Eco in December 2016. Although original transmission failed, the dealership repaired it under warranty and car now runs fine. I do not get good city mileage b/c all of my in-town trips are relatively short, but it exceeds advertised highway mileage.

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2017sonata sport with value package

william mcdaniel, 09/13/2018
2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

having drove a 2015 sonata se for a year and a half I enjoyed it .all the reports about the great ride and quite inside while driving are true.the 2015 was rear ended june 2017 and protected the wife very well.I now own a 2017 sonata sport and been driving it for a month and loving it . bought it used for a great price too.

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A really nice car !!

Insurance7171, 08/30/2017
updated 09/04/2019
2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Ita been two years since I bought the 2017 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T and I am still very happy with the car . Car still runs well , good gas mileage. The only issue is the peeling of the drivers steering wheel . The wheel is leather , but it has a plastic housing that is periling . It’s covered under the warranty . This car is a great value , looks nice and very good gas mileage. I recommend the Sonata.

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