Hyundai Sonata Generations

With the Hyundai Sonata receiving a hefty mid-cycle refresh for the 2024 model year, Hyundai confirmed the 2025 Hyundai Sonata will arrive as a carryover model without any major changes. Hyundai did a lot to the Sonata last year, so the sedan will continue to feel fresh in the midsize segment for 2025. 2025 sees the Sonata SE return after the trim was dropped for 2024, and there will be a new dedicated trim called SEL Convenience Trim. As a carryover model, the 2025 Hyundai Sonata carries the ... Read more

Family sedans may not be the most innovative segment of the market, but sometimes that's not a bad thing. The 2019 Hyundai Sonata hits where it counts: comfort, features, technology, and, above all, value. The Sonata returns unchanged for 2019. Hyundai has dropped the ?Plus' nomenclature from Sport and Limited 2.0T trims, but the specs remain the same. The Sonata comes in front-wheel drive only, with a buyer's choice of three engines, each with a unique transmission. Most Sonatas roll off lot... Read more

Hyundai Sonata has transformed the midsize sedan market by introducing a novel concept: aggressive styling. Sonata challenged the gatekeepers that have traditionally won customers by playing it safe. The Sonata is for drivers who don't want another run-of-the-mill Toyota Camry or Honda Accord in their garage. The Sonata beefs up options in its various packages this year, and offers slight tweaks like a revised grille and a quieter cabin. Other new standard features include HID headlights, LED ... Read more

Motivation comes from a 175-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, with the choice of a five-speed manual or a Shiftronic five-speed automatic transmission. A more powerful 249-hp 3.3-liter V6 mated to a Shiftronic five-speed automatic transmission is also available. Safety features on all Sonatas include the mandatory dual-stage front-seat airbags; front-seat side-impact airbags for torso protection; and full-coverage side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake assist, and electronic stability control with traction control. The 2010 Hyundai Sonata is unchanged from the revised 20... Read more

The Hyundai Sonata is a refined midsize family sedan, with a roomy interior that's comfortable for four and can accommodate five. Its classic styling emulates high-end luxury cars, and it offers interior features and details well above its budget price. Interior accommodations in the Sonata are comfortable, with detailing and workmanship above what's expected in this price range. The Sonata is easy to drive, with well-designed controls that are easy to reach and operate. The styling is distinctive, sleek and rounded with rich-looking details. The Sonata cruises comfortably, even at highway spe... Read more

Can a Hyundai turn heads? Well, the current-generation Sonata certainly turned ours. Neatly handsome, with crisply tailored proportions, Sonata looks solid and expensive. It sounds that way too when you close the doors, or when you fire up the top model's smooth V6 engine. Sonata offers the safety, comfort, and performance of other mid-size cars costing $5,000 more. That's value that's hard to beat. And, oh yes, here's one more head-turner. Check out Hyundai's warranty: Called Hyundai Advantage, it extends basic protection to five years or 60,000 miles and includes 24-hour roadside assistance.... Read more

Hyundai got its toehold in the United States with inexpensive little cars, and it's now reaching up both in size and quality with its all-new midsize Sonata. This 4-door sedan will have to compete with the likes of Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Ford Taurus and a host of others. That may seem like stiff competition for Hyundai, but the Sonata definitely has its own attributes: It may be more car for less money than any other midsize sedan you can buy. Additionally, the people at Hyundai - both in Korea and the United States - have made great efforts to bring quality up to par, and the current lin... Read more

If you're looking to say nice things about the updated 1995 Hyundai Sonata, simply compare it to the model it replaced. The South Korean car maker's first-generation midsize sedan sang decidedly off-key. No wonder it failed to impress many American motorists. The newly redesigned Sonata plays a much more refined song. It's better looking , and the interior layout finally makes some sense. From first glance, at least, it appears better-built. Hyundai's big draw has always been a low price tag, and the new Sonata will remain attractive to those looking for a relatively big car on a small budget.... Read more