All 2009 Hyundai Sonata Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 21,995 - 31,495
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Avg Price
Used
$ 11,437
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (72%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (84%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (70%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (70%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (70%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (70%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (70%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (70%) |
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| Mirrors (70%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (70%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Too-soft suspension
Nosedives when braking
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Quality of the leather seats
Old-fashioned design
Unsupportive seats
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Enjoyable engine
Interior space
Value
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (74%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (75%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (70%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (70%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (70%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (70%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (70%) |
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| Mirrors (70%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (70%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Slight suspension noise
Body lean
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Value leader
Polished operational refinement
Smooth ride
Plenty of V6 punch
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (70%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (70%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (70%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (70%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (70%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (70%) |
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| Mirrors (70%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (70%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Underpowered 4-cylinder
Sub-par ventilating system
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Value
Fuel efficiency
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (72%) |
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| Accessories (72%) |
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| Space and Access (74%) |
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| Comfort (67%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (72%) |
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| Safety (72%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (70%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (70%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (70%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (70%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (70%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
|
| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (60%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (70%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (70%) |
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| Transmission (70%) |
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| Fuel consumption (70%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (70%) |
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| Handling (70%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (70%) |
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| Mirrors (70%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (70%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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None
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Front seats lacking lateral support
Fixed outside mirrors
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Zippy V6 engine
Spacious interior
Progressive disk brakes
Wide trunk opening
Practical iPod interface
Pleasant bimodal automatic transmission
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