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Used 2021 Hyundai Sonata Sedan Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

Medium Quality sedan with Cheap electronics

James Matheson, 12/02/2021
2021 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I have the non turbo 2.5. The car seems sluggish on the low end. The radio is malfunctioning at 6K miles and displays an HD station when there is none. The sound seems weak. I could not get the Bose because I did not want the Turbo. A cars warranty is only good if Hyundai would Honors it. As of now Hyundai refuses to fix My radio in My 6-month-old Car. I bought the car New.

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Don't drive in the rain

bigstu, 02/06/2022
updated 08/08/2022
2021 Hyundai Sonata SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful

From the first day I traded my 2020 Sonata for a 2021 sel Granted I saved $40 a month but whenever it rained the cars anti-collision control system would try to stop the car not fun in Florida while doing 60 on the highway and running into a thunderstorm. I went through the lemon Law process and waiting for the buyback price from Hyundai! Been in a rental since 8/30 now 2/6

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5 out of 5 stars

The better than five star car.

JW, 06/18/2023
2021 Hyundai Sonata SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

We have owned the Sonata for over 2 years now. It has been a surprise pleasure to drive, and the gas mileage seems to be a little unreal. On the highway we are getting between 40 and 45 miles per gallon, and in the city between 35 and 38 miles per gallon.

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

a car that delivers in style & Comfort

EBP12, 06/20/2021
updated 04/21/2023
2021 Hyundai Sonata SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

This car truly stands out in offering pure safety features as well as good looks, Hyundai did it again with this most recent style redo, I loved my 2017 Sonata Sport Tech Package, but my new 2021 SEL With the Convenience package is another home run

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2 out of 5 stars

Hybrid Broke Down After 4 Days.

Granman, 08/08/2021
updated 08/11/2022
2021 Hyundai Sonata SEL Plus 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful

Bought a 2021 Sonata Hybrid and after only 4 days, it broke down. Returned to the dealer and got a '21 Sonata SEL Plus with the 1.6T engine. Pros: - technology in this car is fantastic. - NO CVT - Great driving position for me Cons: - 1.6T Turbo and/or gearbox has severe lag. Hit the accelerator and wait 1-2 secs for a response. Driving around town was jerky. - 8 speed auto is always fumbling around looking for the right gear. - Seats are heat magnets After 2 months of choppy driving I traded the Sonata for a Mazda 6 and glad I did.

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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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