HYUNDAI SONATA Review

Summary:

What we like: Value, Quality interior

What we don't like: Fuel economy with the V6

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HYUNDAI SONATA review in detail:

Once a marginal midsize sedan that scraped by on its low price alone, the Hyundai Sonata is now a worthy player that measures up to the class leaders on nearly all fronts. Upon its debut two years ago, the current-generation Sonata immediately impressed us with its attractive design, fine build quality and spacious interior. In addition, newly competitive four-cylinder and V6 engines and the availability of a five-speed automatic transmission (with the V6) brought its performance up to par in the family sedan segment. To be sure, practical-minded consumers will find plenty to like in the 2008 Hyundai Sonata.

The topline Sonata features a 3.3-litre V6 engine that has good torque and is pretty refined for a car in this price point. The 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine is produced as part of a joint venture between Hyundai, DaimlerChrysler and Mitsubishi. As such it is competent and produces the sort of power and torque with which many owners are more than satisfied.

The ride is generally comfortable yet firm. The driver who is looking for something more than mere transport will enjoy the way it handles, thought it's no sports sedan.

Those who are keen on their driving may feel it's too soft and that the steering doesn't communicate as well as it might.

All Sonatas come well-stocked with antilock brakes, traction control, stability control, front side-impact airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. The 2008 Hyundai Sonata also scored five out of five stars in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's front- and side-impact tests. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the Sonata earned a "Good" rating (the highest) for frontal offset protection and an "Acceptable" rating (second-highest) for side-impact protection.

The Hyundai Sonata has high build quality as the company has improved out of sight in this important factor in recent years. The excellent levels of standard equipment and sheer value for money mean the Sonata deserves success in the tough world of Australia.

When will the HYUNDAI SONATA be updated next?

The HYUNDAI SONATA update is expected to be around 0 2007

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