Expert Evaluations
2011 Hyundai Sonata
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- New Engine is well matched to the car
- Suspension is much improved
- All six air bags are standard
- No sport package, yet
- Interior is still a bit drab when compared with bright external colours
- Interior plastic trim parts are much improved, but still have a ways to go
- Back seat motions may cause discomfort bordering on car sickness for some people
- With rear headrests up, some people may feel a bit closed in
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- Highway mileage
- Quiet and comfortable
- High-style look
- Plenty of storage
- Modest engine sounds
- Steering can feel light and vague
- Slow-reacting manual mode
- None
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- Spectacular lines
- Powerful 4-cylinder
- Impressive list of features
- Steering precision could be improved
- Suspension: ride over handling
- Disappointing material selection
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- Plenty of value
- Dramatic styling
- Refined, economical engine
- Composed ride quality and handling
- Artificial steering feedback
- Small trunk pass-thru
- Excessive hard plastic cabin surfaces
- None
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- Awesome power and refinement and fuel economy from a 2.0L engine
- Compact and light powertrain adds to Sonata's already well-sorted driving dynamics
- Stylish and comfortable
- No manual transmission to further exploit turbo fun
- Just as pricey as some V6-equipped competitors
- Need to step up to high end trims to access turbo motor
- None
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- Best battery pack in the midsize hybrid segment
- Super smooth transition between gas and electric power
- Hybrid battery eats up trunk space
- Can experience Sonata goodness for 10 grand less with a non-hybrid GL
- None
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- Well equipped
- Spacious interior
- Elegant body design
- Good trunk space
- Limited rear visibility
- Light steering
- None
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- Beautiful car
- 2.0T engine
- Well crafted
- Automatic box for the 2.0T
- None
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- Great mileage without even trying
- Roomy, comfortable cabin with heaps of storage
- Relatively affordable and well-equipped
- Feels largely 'normal' to drive
- Quirky styling
- Abrupt, imprecise brake feel
- Loose and overly-assisted steering