2009 Hyundai Sonata | Expert Evaluations

2009 Hyundai Sonata GL V6 Sport

Rating

72^%

By Luc Gagné

May 8, 2008

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Zippy V6 engine
Spacious interior
Progressive disk brakes
Wide trunk opening
Practical iPod interface
Pleasant bimodal automatic transmission

Front seats lacking lateral support
Fixed outside mirrors

None

2009 Hyundai Sonata GL

Rating

77^%

By Daniel Lafrance

July 8, 2008

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Value
Fuel efficiency

Underpowered 4-cylinder
Sub-par ventilating system

2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6

Rating

77^%

By Rob Rothwell

Aug. 16, 2008

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Value leader
Polished operational refinement
Smooth ride
Plenty of V6 punch

Slight suspension noise
Body lean

None

2009 Hyundai Sonata GL

Rating

72^%

By Rob Rothwell

Oct. 27, 2008

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2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited V6

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77^%

By Marc Bouchard

Nov. 17, 2008

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Enjoyable engine
Interior space
Value

Quality of the leather seats
Old-fashioned design
Unsupportive seats

Too-soft suspension
Nosedives when braking

2009 Hyundai Sonata GL

Rating

72^%

By Luc Gagné

Feb. 23, 2009

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Front Space and Access
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Storage Capacity
Access to Mechanical Components

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