Used 2021 Hyundai Sonata Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Great Car, Loaded with Technology! Wife Loves it.
BuilditRight, 12/28/2020
2021 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful
I have been looking at several new vehicles the last 3 months. We have owned dozens of cars over the years and when you can be somewhat picky, it can make the decision process a bit daunting. After looking at many many vehicle's, the Sonata Limited seem to fit the bill.
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Impressive value with a few flaws
John Teere, 08/08/2021
2021 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
When I first saw the 8th-generation Sonata, I was both confused and awed by the blend of elements both classy and modern, by the different impressions conveyed at each angle. Was the Sonata interesting now?? I continue to be impressed by Hyundai's aggressive efforts to evolve its brand, not only staying competitive but earning business by providing remarkable value in terms of features, safety, style, etc., all at an economy price. I have spent about four months with my 2021 Sonata Limited now, and I conclude that overall it's a great value for the price with an impressive attention to detail but a couple of glaring flaws. It certainly looks more expensive than it is with its sleek, refined appearance and luxurious beige-gray interior (depending on which color you get). The Limited trim level also has a sprightly little turbocharged engine and an impressive array of features, not to mention simply being an enjoyable "place to be," as the car reviewers say. All of this constitutes - on paper, at least - a better value for the price than the fully loaded competitors (Camry, Accord, etc.). But I am surprised by the few flaws that did slip through their development process despite the otherwise thorough attention to detail that is evident. First, there is no interior handle with which to close the trunk, encouraging owners to leave fingerprints on the rear paint (I usually close mine by touching one of the taillights). I might even recommend one of these for the hood as well. Second, there is much more road noise than I would expect from this quality of vehicle, which diminishes my enjoyment of the Bose sound system. The third and most glaring flaw is the over-specified suspension system which I find excessively stiff and jittery for what is supposed to be a more luxurious sedan. Certainly it handles corners fairly well despite having significant body roll, but most consumers interested in this car want something more comfortable and will not be driving aggressively enough to justify this level of stiffness. I really like this car in general, but the stiff suspension may lead me to selling it sooner than I had planned. To my understanding the Accord and Mazda6 manage to have sporty handling while still being comfortable, so I would think Hyundai could do the same. Even my 2017 Elantra seemed to have fairly tight suspension (though I never tested its limits) and yet I had no issues with comfort. My theory is that they used essentially the same suspension system for all trim levels of the Sonata so that it would be sporty for the N-Line and average for the others, but as a result it's sporty for everyone. Those with the base model probably don't notice this as they have much more sidewall, but anyone with 17-inch or 18-inch wheels is destined for the chiropractor. So in conclusion, the underdog still has a few things to learn, and my search for an interesting, affordable, yet comfortable commuter car continues.
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Love my Hyundai
Lisa , 02/28/2021
2021 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
It’s a great car with tons of features
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Medium features
Jose Rodriguez, 08/21/2021
2021 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
20 of 25 people found this review helpful
2021 Hundai Sonata, Rick Case Weston Florida 5 months with the car. The last 2 months the car is in the dealer. Multiple electronic issues, engine not start. The didn't explain what's going on. Very Frustrated.
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Worst experiece ever had with a new car
JP Addison, 06/20/2021
2021 Hyundai Sonata Limited 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
26 of 33 people found this review helpful
I was so excited to drive home the beautiful Sonata Limited a few months ago. A week and less than 1000 miles into my experience, the car's dash began to display multiple errors regarding driver features (lane departure, collision avoidance, tire pressure), all in sequence. Sometimes, the speedometer would fluctuate wildly, and even turn off, steering would get light (or very hard). I even had occasional sudden breaking while backing out (for no reason as there was no other cross traffic). I turns out wiring harness issues where causing severe electrical malfunctions that made the car "light up light a Christmas tree" to coin the phrase of Hyundai tech service. I was lucky not to have been in a major accident while driving given the driver malfunctions. The dealer took 5 weeks to solve, spent over 300 miles of testing, hours of idling while troubleshooting. Now I got my "new" car back that been dismantled and put back together twice, has oils stains on seats that I cannot remove and am nervous the repair may be temporary since service department "thinks" found the faulty electrical issues. My new car feels like a clunker now (and forget about the new car smell). Customer service was contacted, they logged my claim but never got back to me as promised by the rep; 3 weeks later I am still waiting. A nice car, nice features does not compensate for poor initial quality and bad customer service. I understand issues pop up with all cars, but a manufacturer stands out in how they treat their customers and provide peace of mind. In this case, Hyundai does not stand out. This car should never have left the quality control department. There's a reason why Toyota and Honda do not have to con customers with lengthy warranties.
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