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CECIL HUTCHINS, 09/05/2017
updated 03/09/2020
2017 Hyundai Sonata Eco 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Expect an ECO to have mid-level trim. Very few options available. That was OK by me. I didn't even buy it for the extra gas mileage. I chose this model because for some reason (I'll tell you more in a minute) it was the quickest Sonata of all the trim models. If you check the specs you'll see a few clever things Hyundai did. Smaller diameter ECO tires (still pretty sticky), wider front track, reduced weight, a 7-speed auto transmission, and best of all a twin-scroll turbocharger on its 1.6L 4-cyl engine. All these combine to make it torquey and quick to get power to the road. Hot-rod? No. But definitely a satisfying driving experience from a mid-size car. It's a little hard to control your accelerator precisely at low speeds but put it in Sport Mode and find a twisty road to be reminded what driving fun is. OK, 6,000 miles later everything previous is still true. The only odd thing I've noticed is hard acceleration from a stop has the transmission in 1st gear longer than seems ideal. In casual driving with 4 large occupants the torque is very satisfying. No laboring to accelerate. Nice drive. Highly recommend. 30,000 miles later all the above is still true, the good and the bad. The transmission has me somewhat concerned. I received a notice in the mail about owners filing a class-act lawsuit regarding the ECO transmission. I haven't paid to have mine fixed like other owners have and am curious why they would have had to in light of the 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. I AM however considering taking the car in to have it checked. It still shifts funny in lower gears and has gotten stuck in 5th a couple of random times. Nothing serious since it resolved itself but concerning that it happened at all. Still comfy and still gets over 36 mpg on a road trip at 80 mph using cruise control.
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Second Hyundai and Last
David Brownell, 06/01/2017
2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
I love driving and allow drivers the right to drive the speed limit., I'm almost 60, have owned many none luxury vehicles. I buy cars to drive and hope I have nothing but minor non performance issues. Nothing is absolutely perfect today or ever. But I would like a few basis, decent acceleration, comfortable highway ride, good braking, and reliable front alignment. My 2016 Tuscon ECO with 1.6L and 7 Speed transmission was absolutely great, except for 1st gear. The dual clutch transmission which did have a recall due to safety issues seldom responded the same way twice in a row, you never knew how it would respond. Some times like a bat out of hell, others like a deer caught in head lights. I didn't trust lending it to anyone a cared about, I owned it for 17 months, I learned how to drive it, I have owned a few vehicles with standard transmissions, it's like driving a standard and no control of the clutch. I traded it in for a 2017 Sonata Sport 2.4L drove it 10 miles and discovered a issues talked about on-line for years. When vehicle is in gear stopped at red light, there is a vibration felt in drivers seat. Open the hood of the engine, place your hand on the plastic cowling covering the engine and you will immediately know where it's coming from. It's not just your car, try telling your dealers sales manager that. It's seem like denial rules over respect for owner's experience and opinions are the acceptable norm for doing business today. Most of us buy cars to enjoy, not to be a critic, since most of us are not paid to criticize or endorse. We just want to think we made a good decision and can share it with friends and family who care. It's a 2017 Sonata Sport not a 2015.
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diane parcase, 10/25/2017
2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 3 Hyundai. I wouldn’t even consider another car. The warranty is fabulous. The car rides like a dream!
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Suprisingly Sporty
Alli, 02/27/2018
2017 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We just bought the SE model from a rental car sale company, although I can hardly tell it is not new. It accelerates so quietly and quickly that you have to watch your speedometer. We had rented this same model two years back for a little road trip and were really impressed with the comfort for four adults, three who are tall. We took it on winding mountain roads and to narrow coastal lanes and it handled perfectly. The interior is attractive and the electronics interface is friendly and not annoying. I love driving this car.
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56000 care free miles
Dick JR., 05/28/2020
2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I also own a 2007 with 120,000 miles and not one mechanical break down. I have only done general maintenance to my 2007 and it is still runs great. For the 2017 I purchased my wife it is a big improvement over my 2007 in every way. Also, not one mechanical issue in 3 year sand 56000 miles. Knock on wood.
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