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4.6

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for the Hyundai Sonata

Comfort, bells and whistles but still cheap

By Gaius Gracchus written on 02-08-2016

If you are after a vehicle that has a lot of space and nice features - like a backup camera, adjustable passenger seat (height, too!), automatic mirrors, etc., for a low price, you may consider the Hyundai Sonata 2016. It has tons of passenger room and the seats are pretty comfortable. The turning circle for a car this size is great (much better than the Accord, for example). It also has a surprisingly quiet ride and is not too bumpy. However, Hyundai still does not know how to make a good engine. When you start your car in the morning, it rattles and taps like an old sewing machine. After a bit it quiets down. Also, at a stop when you are idling, it will start to vibrate a lot. It sometimes seems to shudder upon acceleration or even sometimes coming to a stop. Thankfully it has a good warranty, but if you do not follow the maintenance rules exactly, they will void your warranty in a heartbeat. It is probably best to get them to do the oil changes, even, so that they can't say you did not do it properly. Hyundai is notorious for trying to bug out of honoring their warranty.

Fantastic Upgrade!!

By Austin Dailey written on 05-17-2016

I love it!!!! I was trying to get out of my '14 Sentra SV that I felt I was over paying for. Only 1.5k miles on the car and I love the change to a larger sedan, I get almost the same gas mileage as I had with my Sentra by driving on the freeways a bit more that surface streets. It has the power for me to navigate traffic with ease. I also ended up getting the sport edition with quite a few of the additional packages, and I love everything I got, and its definitely worth the ~$100 difference in my payments. My only wish is that the BlueLink last longer, or was less expensive to renew. It's definitely worth looking into, it's about 10 times the car other manufacturers were trying to sell me.

One and a half years, still a very good buy.

By Genette written on 04-30-2016

Traded in my Honda Civic (purchased in Jan 2016), for a 'new' Sonata two months later. I found quality issues with the Civic, that Honda did not address after a lot of complaints. I've now had the Sonata a year and a half. Here are my thoughts. It is still the best car you can get for the amount of dollars you spend, because: 1. It has had very low maintenance cost. Other than oil changes, tire rotations and wheel alignment, there has not been any other items that I've needed. Sure the dealership tries to push you to do extra items, but the manual says I am fine so far. 2. You get significantly more equipment in it per dollars. My Sports version has the larger wheels and rims, 7 inch entertainment system with android and apple compatibility, (that is standard on the 2017 models in all trims). 3. Gas mileage has gotten even better, for such a big car (that is how it is classified by the EPA), runs at 34 mpg on average with mixed driving. However, if on the highway for long trips, it easily runs between 38 to 43 mpg, if you are not driving it like a maniac. 4. Service with my dealer so far has been good. I have a light tan interior (no one eats in my car) and I check it thoroughly after each service and there is not hint of smudge or grease. 5. It just looks stately, when I approach it and I smile. 6. The entertainment system is one of the easiest to use without having to go through a manual. Negatives: 1. I noticed it when I purchased the car, but decided it was not a deal breaker. But acceleration is tepid, and it is more noticeable if you drive or rent it's sister car (with the same engine), the Kia Optima. 2. There's a slight hesitation around 3000 to 4000 rpm, which you have to step on the gas to avoid. It is not there, in Optima vehicles that I've driven. 3. The nice smooth floating ride is great, but it takes away from the more accurate steering feel that I've noticed in late mode Optimas. Update (I was able to improve the handling a bit, by putting more air in my tires). 4. I do wish now, that it was a little smaller, like the new Chevrolet Malibu. So would I switch for the Optima? No, the features that come standard on my car, cost about $2,000 more in a package on the Optima. Although I looked at the Accord and Camry, the Sonata and Optima, remain my mid-size favorites.

Hyundai Sonata ECO- The Fastest Sonata of them All

By oldeczecho written on 12-06-2016

Prior to purchasing my ECO I saw a review about this car on line. I called two dealers and they had no idea what I was talking about when I said I wanted to read test a Sonata ECO. The third dealership I called said they thought they had an ECO on the back lot. It was a 2015 ECO and it was quite dirty, as it had not been moved or driven in many weeks. Anyway, we took it on a road test and my wife and i were impressed with the spaciousness of the interior and the trunk...huge. The car rode smoothly and handled well for a huge sedan and the brakes felt very good as well. The salesman explained the three modes of the 7 speed dual clutch automatic transmission, similar to the type found on Porsches and Ferrari's...Normal, ECO,and SPORT. Normal and ECO modes made the Sonata drive like any other midsize 4 cylinder car, but the transmission super quick shifts made the car seem quicker. Then I selected SPORT mode...and holy crap! this car flew off the line, actually spinning the front tires when the turbo kicked in at 1500 rpm. I have seen road tests from Car and Driver where the ECO hits 0 to 60 in 6.5 seconds and does 92 mph in the quarter mile. Needless to say, I ordered the 2016 ECO and I have not been disappointed. My previous car was a 2003 Toyota Corolla. This Sonata is literally twice as big on the inside and the trunk is 50% bigger. Front seat legroom is amazing...I can fully extend both legs while driving. And the electric seat offers many adjustments. Gas mileage around town is 3-4 miles per gallon more in the Sonata compared to the Corolla. A recent trip upstate with 4 full size adults in the car gave 34.5 miles per gallon. Buy a 2016 ECO before Hyundai does something stupid and decreases its performance, because it is much faster that Hyundai's 2.0 turbo that has 75 more horsepower and costs many thousands of dollars more than the ECO. And, my ECO is still not yet broken in, with only 3700 miles on the odometer.

Really great car, with one hiccup.

By Doug written on 04-28-2016

Updated, after a year: We spent several weeks researching and test driving different cars before deciding on the Sonata, and then at the last minute saw the value in bumping up to the Sport model with sunroof and other goodies at a bargain. Overall we're very impressed with the car. It feels luxurious and solid, and a quiet ride was an important thing to note as we test drove cars. Turned out though that after all that testing and deciding, we didn't actually test drive the Sport model before we bought it, thinking it was basically the same car as a standard Sonata, just with a sunroof. But now I know the Sport model comes with different low profile tires which makes for more road noise than the standard Sonata. Still, this is quieter than most, and reviews online say that it will lose more road noise with updated tires. The stock tires get really bad reviews. After a year, I now know that what I feel is a slight dancing of the front wheels at cruising speed (compared to my well-tracking heavy full-size truck), probably will not go away with new tires. It's from the electronic steering system, compared to standard hydraulic steering that most cars use. Rather than a smooth rotation of the steering wheel and tires, what I feel as I make those slight corrections at freeway speed is nothing, nothing, then too much. This is something you have to drive the car a while to notice, and on really smooth roads. I didn't notice it with test drives. If you look up this issue specifically, you'll find forum discussion about it. There are three different settings for the steering that the dealership can change in five minutes. It's normal, sport, and something else. I had it changed once, to sport I think, and didn't notice a difference. My wife doesn't notice it--or just thinks it's normal, so I haven't messed with it again, but plan to try another of the settings when we take it in for the next oil change. Android Auto has a lot of cool features--like GPS and Pandora, but it's really clunky that the phone must be plugged-in at this stage of bluetooth technology. This is primarily my wife's car, and she simply doesn't bother with it, so those features are lost to her. There are now a couple small squeaks that are from the surprisingly tight fit of the interior. For example, there is no gap between the dashboard and pillars, and I suspect it's this tightness of fit where I'm getting squeaks. As I do in my truck, I'll eventually locate the noises and slip cardboard or something in as a washer between squeaking surfaces. Again though, of everything we looked at, the Sonata really stood out. It looks good, is small enough for a daily commuter, but comfortable and roomy for a long drive, with spacious and comfortable rear seats--which was in fact the first thing I looked at, by sitting in the back seat first. At the rate my wife drives, this car will last well beyond the average. While I originally knocked fuel economy--because our average was coming in under 30, it now runs around 30, 32 on road trips, which is closer to the rated mileage.

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Features: Alarm , Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel , Fold Flat Rear Seats , Rear Bench Seats , Stability Control , Tire Pressure Warning , Aux Audio Inputs , USB Inputs , Bluetooth , Trip Computer , Back-up camera , Power Driver Seat , Heated seats , Auto Climate Control , Multi-Zone Climate Control , Leather Seats , Blind Spot Monitoring , Keyless Entry/Start , Sunroof/Moonroof , Apple Carplay/Android Auto , Upgraded Headlights , Post-collision safety system , Cooled Seats , Lane Departure Warning , Adaptive Cruise Control , Navigation , Parking sensors , Remote Start , Power Liftgate/Trunk .

Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders , 6 cylinders .

Transmission: Automatic , Automated Manual , Manual .

Fuel Type: regular unleaded .

Drivetrain: front wheel drive .

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2018 Hyundai Sonata	-	$22,745	1 listings
2017 Hyundai Sonata	2 Great Deals 2 Great	$11,995	53 listings
2016 Hyundai Sonata	5 Great Deals 5 Great	$9,990	24 listings
2015 Hyundai Sonata	4 Great Deals 4 Great	$7,999	60 listings
2014 Hyundai Sonata	-	$9,999	12 listings
2013 Hyundai Sonata	3 Great Deals 3 Great	$8,988	9 listings
2012 Hyundai Sonata	-	$8,777	9 listings

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