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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 19-22/29-32 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 175HP
3.3L V6 249HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.4
Exterior: 3.9
Interior: 3.9
Overall: 3.8
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2009 Hyundai Sonata
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2009 Hyundai Sonata
1. Quiet and smooth ride
2. Exterior design
3. Powerful V6
4. Safety features
5. Roomy cabin
Top 5 Cons of 2009 Hyundai Sonata
1. Wider and longer seats
2. Automatic folding side mirrors
3. More steering wheel audio controls
4. Sportier suspension
5. Standard navigation
2009 Hyundai Sonata Reviews by Consumers
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By paul
Submitted Aug 27, 2009, 01:17pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
Interior and satellite radio.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
Better suspension.
Better radio power.
2009 Hyundai Sonata Review:
I bought the limited 4 cyl with nav and bluetooth. Overall very nice riding on smooth highways and decent gas mileage. But on bumps and rough roads the suspension is noisy. The radio lacks the amps to really crank it up during a good song. I knew this beforehand when I read past reviews. I test drove it 3 times before buying and decided I could live with the short-comings which I can. Like everyone else says,
great warranty. Still not up Toyota or Honda...but cheaper.
By GUEST
Submitted Aug 3, 2009, 08:21pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
This is a comfortable car.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
We rented one and somehow it locked itself (that is we didn't TRY to lock it) when we were getting in the trunk. The keys were in the car. This was a terrible hassle.
2009 Hyundai Sonata Review:
I'll never know how good this car is because I can't get past the HORRIBLE customer service I received from the Hyundai car club. They did not seem to understand that 2 hours in the rain is not an acceptable level of service for someone whose other cars are a Mercedes and a Lexus. If the car has glitches and the roadside assistance is sub-standard then this will be a bad experience. I cannot recommend this car.
By GUEST
Submitted Jul 25, 2009, 12:23am
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
I traded in an 07 Sonata SE V-6, which was flawless.
I have owned 3 Hyundais and have never had one in the shop for anything!
This time I purchased Sonata Limited Edition with the 4 Cylinder engine. The 2.4 175 HP has enough power for a sane person.
The car is the pearl white which was a $200 option but it is beautiful. The interior is greatly improved from my 07. I like the fuel mileage, the more miles I get on the car the better the mileage gets. The service manager told me that it takes 15,000 miles for the engine to break in, because they use such close tolerances at the factory. I have over 7k miles and have not found a single fault.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
I only have one complaint. The design group who decided on the 55 ratio tires should have their heads examined! These tires provide a rough ride and are very noisy. I changed the tires and wheels on my 07 and went to a higher ratio tire and improved the ride. The cheapo GLS has 65 ratio tires and rides better but you do not get all the bells and whistles that the Limited has.
Please pull your heads out of your butts and put some good riding tires on the Limited, after all it is supposed to be the luxury liner Sonata.
2009 Hyundai Sonata Review:
Outstanding vehicle for the money, with the exception of those rough riding flat tires some idiot design group put on the Limited.
I have sold two Sonatas for the local dealer.
I do not know how good the service department is because I have never had to use them. I do all my own maintenance, dealership mechanics are the worst.
By Robin_Robertson
Submitted Jul 22, 2009, 06:53am
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
I was not going to test drive but my wife and I decided to try it. It has the best looking interior and the stylish outside of vehicle. the 4 cylinder motor has more power to it than you would thank. It rides better than anyone that have tried.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
I would not at this time.
2009 Hyundai Sonata Review:
I would give this vehicle the highest score in the book.
By bob
Submitted Jul 18, 2009, 08:16pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
Pleasant outside styling.
Fantastic upscale interior.
Lots of features for the money (Puts Camry & Accord to shame).
Great sound system!
Good performance from the 4 cyl. engine.
Getting over 35 mpg on highway.
Hyundai's have become quite reliable the past few years so they don't really need that fantastic warranty that they come with, but it's a real nice feeling to have it (Again shame on Toyota & Honda).
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
Nitpicking, but no need for a 160 mph speedometer on a car like this. Make it 120 and have larger increments.
Cruise control shifts down too soon on slight highway inclines.
By GUEST
Submitted Jul 6, 2009, 12:24pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
Gas mileage.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
Jerks while changing gears.
Passenger air bag sensor randomly deactivates w/passenger.
Unable to trust that doors are locked w/keyless entry.
2009 Hyundai Sonata Review:
Would not recommend. Power leaves a lot to be desired!
By GUEST
Submitted Apr 8, 2009, 06:22pm
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
The Sonata is a nice car overall.
It's a good looking car inside and out with a nice smooth ride.
I also like the warranty.
It is very comfortable and has lots of power for a four cylinder.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
My only complaint so far is the suspension. The suspension is a bit noisy over rough roads. This appears to be normal for this car, but a bit annoying more than anything else.
2009 Hyundai Sonata Review:
A lot of car for the money.
By GUEST
Submitted Jun 22, 2008, 09:13am
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
Exterior styling although not as clean as sharp as the '08 model. Ample interior space and upscale dash.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
Include chrome trim as standard, redesgin generic grill and seats
2009 Hyundai Sonata Review:
Trading in my 1995 BMW 525i I found exactly what I was looking for in the '09 Sonata. Hyundai is no longer a company to be looked down upon as mid range vehicles look sharp, drive well, get great gas mileage, and can be had for a minimal investment. Quality is my only concern but the great warranty covers all the basics. Highly recommended. Only wish my wife would have agreed the picking up the 'silver one'.
By GUEST
Submitted Jun 22, 2008, 12:15am
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Pros: What do you like about 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
The interior dash look classy at night. Not too much light just enough to make all the numbers pop out.
Cons: How would you improve 2009 Hyundai Sonata?
The steering could be better and the 4cyl. seems to lack punch.
2009 Hyundai Sonata Review:
Over all the car is well worth the money. In fact with the list of standard options and the new interior / exterior it looks like it cost much more.
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