Hyundai Sonata

Guide Note

The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size four-door sedan from South Korea's Hyundai Motor Company. It is available in three different trim levels, the GLS, SE and Limited.

Fast Facts

1. Class: Mid-Range, Mid-Size Sedan
2. First sold: 1988
3. Engine: 2.4L I4
4. Transmission: Five-speed manual
5. Fuel efficiency: 21/32 mpg
6. Power: 175 @ 6,000
7. Torque: 168 @ 4,000
8. Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
9. Curb weight: 3,292 pounds
10. Fuel capacity: 17.7 gallons
11. MSRP: $18,120

"The Hyundai Sonata is a comfortable and likable midsize sedan that proves Hyundai can build cars that are not just easy on the pocketbook, but easy to live with as well."—Edmunds.com¹

"The Sonata is a great all-around value, full of standard luxury and safety features that only exist as options on other mid-priced sedans. Drive the Sonata, then try its more expensive Japanese competitors; if you can't tell the difference, your purchasing decision has been made."—CarAndDriver.com²

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