The midsized Sonata is among the best affordable family sedans. It has a firm yet comfortable ride and fairly nimble handling. The base 200-hp, four-cylinder engine and smooth, responsive six-speed automatic returned an impressive 27 mpg overall. The more powerful 274-hp, four-cylinder turbo returned 25 mpg overall. Road noise is evident in all versions of the Sonata. The interior is nicely finished in all trim levels. Rear-seat room and visibility are decent despite the swoopy styling, but rear-seat access is compromised. Reliability of the regular four-cylinder has been average, the hybrid and turbo are below.
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