Hyundai Sonata

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The 2024 Sonata gets a freshening that includes a wide, rectangular display screen and a column mounted twist action gear selector. Both conventional gas and hybrid-electric drivetrains, and a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine for the N Line performance version, are available.

The standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder coupled to an eight-speed automatic provides unobtrusive, linear power and 31 mpg overall in our tests. For 2024, it will be available with all-wheel drive. The hybrid returned an excellent 44 mpg overall in our tests, but we found that its six-speed automatic has some rough shifts. We like the sedan's responsive handling but found the ride to be stiff. Rear-seat room is decent, although the low stance compromises access.

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2024 Hyundai Sonata

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2020-2023

2020 Redesign Year

The redesigned 2020 Sonata has a sleek, coupe-like silhouette. The standard 191-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder is coupled to an eight-speed automatic provides unobtrusive, linear power, and 31 mpg overall.

The uplevel 180-hp, 1.6-liter turbocharged engine provides readily available power at lower revs. The hybrid version gets an excellent 44 mpg but delivers rough shifts from its six-speed transmission. Handling is responsive, but the ride is rather stiff. Rear seat room is decent, although the low stance compromises access. The modern cabin is marred by a counterintuitive push-button gear selector. An 8-inch touch screen comes standard and is easy to use. A larger screen comes on high-end versions, but it eliminates the radio's tuning knob. Heated and cooled front seats are optional, among other upscale features. Standard advanced safety features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and lane keeping assistance. New for 2021 is the Sonata N-Line, a high performance version.

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2023 Hyundai Sonata

2023 Hyundai Sonata

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$21,050 - $28,650

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$18,870 - $26,950

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2022 Hyundai Sonata

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2022 Hyundai Sonata

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$19,850 - $26,100

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$17,635 - $24,355

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2021 Hyundai Sonata

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2021 Hyundai Sonata

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$18,250 - $23,700

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$15,915 - $21,785

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2020 Hyundai Sonata

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2020 Hyundai Sonata

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$16,925 - $21,000

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$13,815 - $18,745

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2015-2019

2015 Redesign Year

The 2015 Sonata models may be less stylish than the previous generation but it remains a roomy, comfortable riding sedan with easy to use controls. The rear seat is particularly generous.

Handling isn't particularly engaging, but secure. Most versions have a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic that make for an unobtrusive powertrain. We got 28 mpg overall. High end versions get a more powerful 2.0-liter turbo that makes the car quicker and quieter. The hybrid version has the same virtues, but with the added initial boost of the electric drive. Unlike other hybrids, it has a conventional automatic transmission rather than a continuously variable one, giving the car a more natural feel. We got an impressive 39 mpg with it.

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2019 Hyundai Sonata

2019 Hyundai Sonata

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$14,125 - $18,600

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$11,000 - $16,235

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2018 Hyundai Sonata

2018 Hyundai Sonata

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$12,650 - $15,725

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$9,345 - $12,595

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2017 Hyundai Sonata

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2017 Hyundai Sonata

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$9,300 - $13,350

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$6,155 - $10,075

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2016 Hyundai Sonata

2016 Hyundai Sonata

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$8,450 - $12,025

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$5,320 - $8,765

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2015 Hyundai Sonata

2015 Hyundai Sonata

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$7,275 - $9,725

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$4,185 - $6,535

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2011-2014

2011 Redesign Year

The 2011 to 2014 generation was a major leap forward in terms of style and capability. The base four-cylinder supplies reasonable acceleration and returned 27 mpg overall in our testing.

We also tested the more powerful 2.0-liter turbo that gives the car more oomph and got 25 mpg overall. Controls are easy to use. Handling is fairly nimble, but the ride is rather firm. Road noise is evident in all versions, which makes the car feel less substantial. We suggest finding a Sonata with the optional power driver's seat; otherwise the seat might be too low and lack some adjustments. The swoopy styling made for challenging rear visibility and rear-seat access.

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2014 Hyundai Sonata

2014 Hyundai Sonata

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$6,225 - $8,550

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$3,185 - $5,420

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2013 Hyundai Sonata

2013 Hyundai Sonata

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$5,675 - $8,025

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$2,680 - $4,915

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2012 Hyundai Sonata

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2012 Hyundai Sonata

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$5,275 - $7,125

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$2,300 - $4,055

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2011 Hyundai Sonata

2011 Hyundai Sonata

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$5,075 - $6,775

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$2,120 - $3,725

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2006-2010

2006 Redesign Year

Although stability control and side curtain airbags became standard for the 2006 Sonata, don't expect this generation to provide the same level of crash protection as the more recent Sonata models. The four-cylinder engine averaged 26 mpg, which was very good for that vintage.

High-end versions came with a 3.3-liter V6, which was quieter and made the car smoother and quicker, but averaged only 21 mpg. Handling was rather ponderous, but ultimately secure. The ride seems absorbent at first, but broken pavement punches through in a pronounced way. The seats aren't very supportive, but the rear is roomy and visibility is unrestricted. Controls are easy to use.

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2010 Hyundai Sonata

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2010 Hyundai Sonata

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$4,975 - $6,050

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$2,045 - $3,045

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2009 Hyundai Sonata

2009 Hyundai Sonata

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$4,775 - $5,475

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$1,875 - $2,495

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2008 Hyundai Sonata

2008 Hyundai Sonata

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$4,675 - $5,025

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$1,800 - $2,085

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2007 Hyundai Sonata

2007 Hyundai Sonata

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$4,550 - $5,100

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$1,700 - $2,165

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2006 Hyundai Sonata

2006 Hyundai Sonata

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$3,850 - $4,525

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$1,205 - $1,630

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1999-2005

The Sonata grew larger and benefited from a much-improved interior design. The standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine got more power, and a 3.0-liter V6 was optional.

The Sonata was redesigned 1999, gaining a more refined V6 and a quieter interior. It has a decent ride and secure, if not very nimble, handling. 2002 brought a facelift and a larger V6.

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2005 Hyundai Sonata

2005 Hyundai Sonata

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$655 - $975

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2004 Hyundai Sonata

2004 Hyundai Sonata

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$3,050 - $3,225

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$625 - $785

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2003 Hyundai Sonata

2003 Hyundai Sonata

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$3,025

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$605 - $620

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2002 Hyundai Sonata

2002 Hyundai Sonata

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$2,900

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$510 - $520

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2001 Hyundai Sonata

2001 Hyundai Sonata

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$2,900

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$510

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2000 Hyundai Sonata

2000 Hyundai Sonata

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$2,900

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$510

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