2012 Hyundai Sonata - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 25 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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1993 hyundai sonata Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Published: 10/02/1993 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1993: Front air intake is now body-color, and new wheel covers debut... |
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2011 hyundai sonata Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Safety: All Sonatas come well stocked with antilock brakes, traction control, stability control, front seat side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. In the government's new, more strenuous crash testing for 2011, the Sonata earned a top five-star rating for overall crash protection, with four out of five stars given for front-impact protection and five stars for side impact protection. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata earned a top rating of "Good" for frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength... |
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2012 Hyundai Sonata Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Electronic stability system with traction control Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist Sonata Hybrid The Sonata Hybrid combines a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with a 30-kilowatt electric motor for a total output of 209 hp, which is slightly more than the base four-cylinder Sonata's output. The car gets an EPA-estimated 35/40 mpg city/highway, which puts it ahead of the Toyota Camry Hybrid's 31/35 mpg and just short of the Ford Fusion Hybrid's 41/36 mpg. There's a litany of visual changes versus the regular Sonata that include a large, hexagonal front air dam;... |
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1991 hyundai sonata Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Published: 10/02/1991 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1991: Child-proof rear door locks are added... |
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2011 Hyundai Sonata Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The SE trim, which promises a sportier driving experience, gets 18-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension and an engine that's tuned a bit more energetically, bumping power to 200 hp. Overall, the Sonata performs well for its class but doesn't handle like an Accord. Nor does it have the solid acceleration of a four-cylinder Nissan Altima or Mazda6. Features Starting at $19,195, the Sonata is $200 less than a Camry and $500 less than a Fusion when all are equipped with manual transmissions. Adding an automatic brings the Sonata's price up to $20,195. At that, you get standard 16-inch steel... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2011 hyundai sonataSource: CarGurus
...So far, the 2011 Sonata seems to be a winner, with powerful and more efficient four-cylinder engines, a seriously upgraded interior and freshened styling. |
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2012 Hyundai Sonata OverviewSource: CarGurus...When the SE is upgraded to the 2.0-liter turbo engine, it also adds dual-zone automatic temperature control. The SE can be outfitted with an available Navigation and Sunroof Package. In addition to a power tilt-and-slide sunroof and navigation system (now with this year’s larger 7-inch touch screen and HD radio technology), the options package also improves the SE’s stereo system from its standard Autonet AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 system with 6 speakers and iPod/USB port to a higher-end audio system with 7 Dimension speakers, a subwoofer and a 360-watt external amplifier, as well as 90 days of XM... |
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1996 hyundai sonata Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Considering Hyundai's quality record, we don't find the GLS to be a viable option in this class, particularly since the Contour/Mystique twins are a real kick in the pants to drive. That's not to say that the Sonata isn't a satisfying car. The doors thunk shut nicely, it is quiet and comfortable inside, and the leather makes it feel like a much more expensive sedan. Everything looks and functions as though quality has been built-in, but the radio and climate controls are a tad overdone. The back seat could benefit from better thigh and back support, but it isn't any more uncomfortable that... |
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1995 Hyundai Sonata Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...There is, however, a lot of speed to the dual-cam 4 vs. the single-overhead- cam V6, as the 137 horsepower comes in at 6,000 rpm compared to the V6's 142 horsepower at 5,000 rpm. With higher gear ratios for the final drive, a GL or GLS V6 probably is going to be a little faster than a base Sonata, but not by much. But most buyers of the three models won't care. The car is designed as a family sedan, and marketing demographics indicate buyers tend to be about 35 years old up to middle age. "We sell about an equal number of all three models," Webb said. "It would be difficult to classify any... |
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1994 hyundai sonata Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Published: 10/02/1994 Updated: 10/02/2009 What's New for 1994: No changes... |
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Hyundai takes its first steps into the buzzy field of in-car telematics with Blue Link, which bows later this year in the 2012 Sonata sedan and the new 2012 Veloster sport... April 27, 2011 by Marty Padgett
2011 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Hyundai Sonata, Family Honor
Chicago Auto Show, February 9, 2011: Midwest Automotive Media Association announced its Family Vehicle of the Year winner--the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. MAMA is nonprofit... February 10, 2011 by Cliff Leppke
Video: Hyundai Sonata Roams The Red Carpet With Jessica Biel, Eva Mendes, Rachel Weisz
On Wednesday, we told you about Volkswagen's "See Film Differently" film project. Now Hyundai has decided to align itself with movie buffs by sponsoring three film screenings... October 28, 2010 by Richard Read 1
2011 BMW 5-Series, Hyundai Sonata Only 5-Star Cars In New NHTSA Ratings
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a new, more stringent rating system for 2011 model-year cars. So far the only two cars to get... October 5, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
274-HP 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Priced From $24,145
Hyundai almost certainly isn't the first name you think of when you think performance or luxury, but the brand is working hard to change that, most notably with the... October 4, 2010 by Nelson Ireson 4
Why should I also consider these?
The Sonata's dramatic styling and three-pronged attack on the mid-size market have worked.
It's now one of the sales leaders and TCC's Best Car To Buy for 2011.
It still competes in a very tough segment with two of the best selling passenger cars, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
The Accord remains very much a Honda in driving feel, even though it's quite a large vehicle now; the Camry's revamped this year for better economy, but the proto-Ford looks and spotty interior neither advance its case or cost it points.
Ford's Fusion and the Mazda6 share some DNA, and both are fun to drive, with excellent road manners making up some for slightly smaller rear-seat space; both have excellent reliability records as well, and the Fusion's Hybrid edition is a gas-mileage leader.
Then there's the Kia Optima: on the spec sheet it's almost identical to the Sonata, but its sleeker styling and slightly beefier handling make it an interesting direct competitor for the Sonata.
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