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2006 Hyundai Sonata User Reviews

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 29 reviews

  • Performance:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Appearance:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Overall:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5

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PROS
"power" 16 reviews
"ride" 11 reviews
"fuel economy" 6 reviews
"handling" 6 reviews
"storage" 5 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 9 reviews
"interior" 4 reviews
"power" 4 reviews
"doors" 3 reviews
"steering" 3 reviews

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Whitney writes:
2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS Review
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reliable

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gas mileage

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Nice — This is a good family car, but with a little speed. The gas mileage could be better, it gets a little better gas mileage than my chev silverado did in the city but it gets good hwy mileage. No major repairs to it. It looks sleek and makes u feel like u have some money.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Sherianne writes:
2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS Review
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safety

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not sure

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It's A Great Car — Well if I may say I'm dissapointed right now it's turning over but not starting. Other than that when it runs I love it. I want a BMW though, but I need to pay off this car first. The performance is great when running The gas mileage is good not great but I drive it around torrington, what can I say

Primary Use: Family transportation

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E_Alexander1 writes:
2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS Review
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Straight line performance and styling

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Boring car!

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06 Sonata — very underrated vehicle. 0-60 in 6.6sec, 230KM top end. very much a wolf in sheep's clothing. downside it is a big car and feels the part. this car is at home on the highways not on the streets. all in all it is actually a pretty boring car unless you are beating it like a rented mule.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Maen writes:
2006 Hyundai Sonata GL Review
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great car, great value , great perfomance

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need more improvement in handling...

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My Hyundai Sonata — I think hyundai made a great step with Sonata, its great car , great performance .. i'm sure that i've made a smart decision to buy this great car ( other options were Camry / Accord / altima )... its fun to drive , and i will buy the next generation of Sonata or the new Genesis....

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Josh writes:
2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS Review
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acceleration, braking, handling, price

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the negatives don't factor in due to the price...meaning that the clothe interior and plastic moldings are cheap, but so is this car.

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My '06 Hyundai Sonata V6 — acceleration - For the size of this 4 door sedan it is amazing. 0-60 in or around 6 seconds. handling - With advanced ESC, dodging big rigs at 80 MPH is a breeze :-P braking - 60-0 is just as impressive...just watch out for mullets. Fun factor - Out of 10...I would an 8. This car cost so little, but is very fun to drive.

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Brendan writes:
2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS Review
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ESC, smooth ride

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Timing Chain rattle, seats squeak sometimes.

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Best Car For The Money Out There — All kinds of options and standard equipment on a car for way less than the competition pretty much sums it up.

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Keith writes:
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HUGE 16.7 cubic ft trunk. lots of room even with 5 people. great gas mileage.

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none so far

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Gooc Car — Great gas mileage. Also good performance. I have the 3.3 v6 with 235hp 205lbft trq. auto manual and cheaper than an accord or bmw 325, yet faster.

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James writes:
2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS Review
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Acceleration, brakes, ride quality, standard features, power at cruising speed (like passing someone) looks that kill, headlights are sufficient.

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fuel economy is not the best, torque steer (moderate, not bad)

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Hot Rod Sleeper Sedan — I absolutely love my car. It has the 3.3 V6 with 235hp. The handling is ok, it isn't a race car by any means, but when I mash the gas, all hell breaks loose. 1/2 throttle with ESC turned off and I light up the front tires like a Christmas tree. Gas mileage is not the greatest, though I haven't taken it on a trip yet. But I can vouch for a 93 mph 1/4 mile, and so far 110 mph with plenty of peadle left. Its a sleeper, nobody knows what the hell happened when I pass them like they were parked.

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Guillaume writes:
2006 Hyundai Sonata GL Review
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extremely silent, very well assembled, relatively high gas mileage (4 cyl)
manual transmission a lot better then ford fusion, similar to mazda.
mutli-link suspension, frame is rigit.  Huge trunk

Cons

suspension too smooth
brand/name of the car not very 'glamour'

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Unbeatable Value — was not supposed to buy that car. It did however fit in the price range i wanted to spend for a car so i gave it is chance by trying it. Beated every other brands i've tried. For the price range, car i've looked at were Toyota corolla, mazda 3, ford fusion, nissan versa, honda fit/civic. At that moment, no recent/interesting models at Nissan, GM, Chrysler, Subaru, Kia, Suzuki... I've understood that the best compact car just can't compete with the ride quality of a full size sedan

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Cost $8,487 Average Instant Market Value $7,137 Average Instant Market Value $11,970 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 30 29 31
Horsepower 162 138 166
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.7 43.2 42.6

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

If I Buy Another Sedan There Is No Doubt I Will Buy Sonata Again. By bigbrowndad

Super gas mileage. It coasts a lot. 6 speed trans is nice. Very quiet inside. XM too:) Feels waaay light. Trunk is ok. Lower profile with alloys was worth it. Looks expensive. I average 28-29 ... Read More

Stylish By Jsin77

I like the car I just need a truck . For a every day driver this car speaks for itself. The looks the style the warranty and not to mention the gas mileage .. All in all the car is 5 stars Read More

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

Sonata 2011 By Paul

Not a bad all around car, this is the first full size sedan i have owned and so far i must say its impressed me, i do miss the cargo of the SUV however the trunk space is suprisingly large for its siz... Read More

A Must Drive Car By Luis

good car for a reliable transportation, good looks, smooth ride It has sharp looks to it its cheap cost of ownership and keeps the cost down Very roomy inside and offer great options at no cost be... Read More

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2010 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

Amazing Car By Amanda N Jonathan

Wonderful car all round! Makes a great everyday driver and would make a great first car!!! :) Excellent gas mileage and interior room! Also makes a great family car!! Has a very large trunk and very b... Read More

#1 Commuter If You Need More Room Than A Compact By Mknupp

All in all a great commuter vehicle without having to go to a compact. Price wise it was a good buy and reliable enough to keep fora long time. Hyundai has made leaps and bounds in the last few years ... Read More

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2009 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

A Great Family Car By Sarah

Performance- The 4 cylinder engine has some pick up and go, although doesn't really match up with the 6 speed transmission Build Quality - Great... this is actually the 2nd Hyundai in our family an... Read More

Pretty Good For The Price. By jimboprints

Power is great, paint and finish is superb ( keep in garage), steering is so-so, voice activated nav and radio is good, wish we had a passenger power seat, gets about 31 mpg if steady run at 65 mph on... Read More

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2008 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

Reliable Hyundai Sonata By Cameron

Car was very reliable, handled well in all weather conditions. Has a slick look and is easy to maintain. Never had a problem with parts falling off or breaking down just an overall good quality car. V... Read More

Very Reliabel Nondescript Four Door By mgamike

As stated the size and fuel economy. Very comfortable on the highway and gets above 30 mpg. The manual transmission is not suited for the clutch and size of the car. Purchase price was a steal. Has be... Read More

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