Hyundai Sonata
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2020 Model Redesign Year
The Sonata's recent freshening brought all-new exterior styling, a more comfortable ride, a modern infotainment screen, and an easier-to-use column-mounted twist-action gear selector instead of the former model's flush buttons.
The standard 191-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder coupled to an eight-speed automatic provides smooth and unobtrusive--if uninspiring--power, and got 30 mpg overall in our testing.
The Sonata is also available with all-wheel drive.
The hybrid version, which we had previously tested, returned an excellent 44 mpg overall, but we found that its six-speed automatic delivers some rough shifts.
Handling is responsive and secure, and the Sonata managed competitively short stopping distances.
The front seats are reasonably comfortable, and the rear seat is roomy for the class, although the car's low stance makes getting in and out a bit difficult.
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Base MSRP Range
$27,450 - $36,050
Destination Charge: $1245
Base MSRP Range
$27,450 - $36,050
Destination Charge: $1245
2026 Hyundai Sonata
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2026 Hyundai Sonata
Base MSRP
$27,450 - $36,050
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2020-Present
2020 Model Redesign Year
Redesigned for 2020, the Sonata has a sleek, coupe-like silhouette.
The standard 191-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder is coupled to an eight-speed automatic provides unobtrusive, linear power, and 31 mpg overall.
The uplevel 180-hp, 1.6-liter turbocharged engine provides readily available power at lower revs.
The hybrid version gets an excellent 44 mpg but delivers rough shifts from its six-speed transmission.
New for 2021 is the Sonata N-Line, a high performance version.
Handling is responsive, but the ride is rather stiff.
2025 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$20,750 - $28,100
EPA MPG
29
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2024 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$21,400 - $26,200
EPA MPG
29
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2023 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$18,850 - $23,000
EPA MPG
31
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2022 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$16,350 - $21,300
EPA MPG
31
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2021 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$14,425 - $17,850
EPA MPG
31
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2020 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$12,650 - $16,250
EPA MPG
31
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2015-2019
2015 Model Redesign Year
The 2015 Sonata models may be less stylish than the previous generation but it remains a roomy, comfortable riding sedan with easy to use controls.
The rear seat is particularly generous.
Handling isn't particularly engaging, but secure.
Most versions have a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic that make for an unobtrusive powertrain.
We got 28 mpg overall.
High end versions get a more powerful 2.0-liter turbo that makes the car quicker and quieter.
2019 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$10,050 - $13,525
EPA MPG
28
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2018 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$8,500 - $11,175
EPA MPG
28
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2017 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$6,700 - $8,350
EPA MPG
29
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2016 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$5,950 - $7,675
EPA MPG
29
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2015 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$5,625 - $7,400
EPA MPG
29
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2011-2014
2011 Model Redesign Year
The 2011 to 2014 generation was a major leap forward in terms of style and capability.
The base four-cylinder supplies reasonable acceleration and returned 27 mpg overall in our testing.
We also tested the more powerful 2.0-liter turbo that gives the car more oomph and got 25 mpg overall.
Controls are easy to use.
Handling is fairly nimble, but the ride is rather firm.
Road noise is evident in all versions, which makes the car feel less substantial.
2014 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$5,300 - $6,725
EPA MPG
26
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2013 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$4,850 - $6,125
EPA MPG
26
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2012 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$4,425 - $5,650
EPA MPG
26
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2011 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$4,175 - $5,100
EPA MPG
26
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2006-2010
2006 Model Redesign Year
Although stability control and side curtain airbags became standard for the 2006 Sonata, don't expect this generation to provide the same level of crash protection as the more recent Sonata models.
The four-cylinder engine averaged 26 mpg, which was very good for that vintage.
High-end versions came with a 3.3-liter V6, which was quieter and made the car smoother and quicker, but averaged only 21 mpg.
Handling was rather ponderous, but ultimately secure.
The ride seems absorbent at first, but broken pavement punches through in a pronounced way.
The seats aren't very supportive, but the rear is roomy and visibility is unrestricted.
2010 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$3,850 - $4,925
EPA MPG
26
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2009 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$3,575 - $4,425
EPA MPG
26
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2008 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$3,225 - $3,825
EPA MPG
24
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2007 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$2,975 - $3,325
EPA MPG
24
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
2006 Hyundai Sonata
Retail Price
$3,475 - $3,625
EPA MPG
27
mpg
Reliability Verdict
Owner Satisfaction
1999-2005
The Sonata grew larger and benefited from a much-improved interior design.
The standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine got more power, and a 3.0-liter V6 was optional.
The Sonata was redesigned 1999, gaining a more refined V6 and a quieter interior.
It has a decent ride and secure, if not very nimble, handling.
2002 brought a facelift and a larger V6.
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