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2009 Hyundai Sonata User Reviews

2009 Hyundai Sonata Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 23 reviews

  • Performance:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 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:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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PROS
"fuel economy" 14 reviews
"ride" 12 reviews
"power" 8 reviews
"comfortable car" 6 reviews
"interior" 5 reviews
CONS
"heavy car" 2 reviews
"expensive car" 2 reviews
"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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dakish writes:
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS Review
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Handling, stylish, good gas mileage.

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I wish the car seat would adjust beyond a forward/back position.

dakish
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Looks And Drives Like A High Performance Car At A Reasonable Price. — It performs well in winter weather conditions. The breaking system keeps the car very stable in unstable weather. Accelerates nicely into required conditions. The body of the car is stable and sturdy. It is a silver-blue color with gray interior. It looks like a care worth much more. Maintenance is reasonable. It is a joy to drive knowing I am in a great performing, stylish, safe car.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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David writes:
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The Hyundai Sonata is a V6 engine with dual exaust.

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If you start the car and your seat belt isn't on it makes the loudest noise til you put your seat belt on. It will repeat the same noise if you don't put your seat belt.

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A Black Exterior, Gray Interior Sedan. — I like how the Sonata handles. The Sonata is automatic transmittion. So far the car has not needed repairs. I would've preferred a different collor. The Sonata has a good gas milage. The car is fun to drive because it's not jumpy when you push the gas petal.

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Peter writes:
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS Review
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Perfect Vehicle For Our Needs And Great Value To Boot — Build Quality: No promblems whatsoever. car has only had oil changes and travelled 32,000 kllometres. Car Comparisons: Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic, ut the Sonata had more interior room and was better eqipped for the money. Performance: Very responsive. Car has 175 horsepower and brakes are very reponsive as AbS is standard. More Abo

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Enascarblack3 writes:
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS Review
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Everything

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Step on gas it hesitates a little.

Enascarblack3
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Good Quality Car Overall :-) — I love this car. Great on gas. I would recomend using 89 octane for one reason, the 87 octane has ethanol which lowers the gas mileage. The trunk is spacious. Plenty of room on the inside for 4 people. Tight steering. Tight handling.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Dennis writes:
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS Review
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new car, drives smoothly, tinted windows, soon to get new tires and rims, then possibly blacking out taillights

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doesn't have very good pickup, couple dents in it

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Nice Solid Car — Its a nice car, black, tinted windows, drives real smoothly, overall a solid car. Monthly payments are pretty expensive for it. Real good on gas. About 30 MPG. Like the slap-stick transmission feature, gives the car a little more umph. I like it.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Bernard292 writes:
2009 Hyundai Sonata SE Review
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Nice Car — the gas mileage is only about 19 miles per gallon. That's just not enough. Also, the Hankook tires that come with the car and cheap quality and I had a flat in under three weeks of driving. Aside from that, it's a great comfortbale car.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Stuart writes:
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited Review
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GREAT gas mileage, Fun to drive, smooth ride, cheap but very nice

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its a 4 cylinder instead of a v6

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This Car Is Fun!! — This car is so much fun. it is not very expensive. it is relatively cheap and is a very nice and luxurious car. it drives very well and very smooth. it drives like a bmw in my opinion, thats how smooth it drives. its also very spacious it has room for 5 people and has PLENTY of trunk space. the trunk is HUGE!! it also gets VERY good GAS MILEAGE. so in closing i just want 2 say that this is a very good, high quality car for a cheap price that is very fun 2 drive and i highly reccommend it 2 nybody looking 4 a new car.

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Jonathan writes:
2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS Review
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Significantly improved interior, overall a very good car

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Unoriginal styling...yeah thats all I can think of

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A Face Lifted Car That Is Significantly Better Than The Non Faced Model...a Very Rare Thing... — Normally I don't find face-lifted cars worth reviewing over because often almost nothing changes. In many cases the only changes are exterior only with no interior changes at all. The 2009 Sonata is an extremely rare case where there is significant changes over the previous year. Not much of the car's driving abilities have changed although it seemed more refined and somehow feels a bit better when it comes to turns. The interior on the other hand got a massive change. The plastics have been designed so well they almost lose the image that they are plastic, rather they look like they're worth a bit more. This imagery is extremely good and something I didn't expect Hyundai to pull off. The stereo is superior to the previous awful unit. This car truly looks fantastic inside and the build quality from Hyundai has never been better. Like the 2008 model, no reliability issues and its pretty efficient. I like the 2009 Sonata a lot, this is definitely Hyundai's best car I've driven. A lot of focus was placed in the interior, since the car drives pretty well its an excellent car overall. I never thought I'd have such positive thoughts about a Hyundai car.

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bdemick writes:
2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited Review
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Quiet, upscale, high quality interior, loaded with features, long waranty, good gas mileage.

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None so far.

bdemick
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Great Car! — Nice, quiet, comfortable ride. Upscale interior. Great sound system. Good performance with 4 cyl. engine and great gas mileage! Build quality as good as Camery, Accord, Altima or Malibu, plus more features and costs thousands less. Has a warranty the others won't even attempt to compete with! Great Car!

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lenstang writes:
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Looks ok. Nice interior

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Worst ride of any car I have ever been in.

lenstang
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Bump, Bang — Worst car I have ever been in over bumps. Bangs over even small bumps and makes a noise like somethong is lose. The dealer says it is normal for this car. If that is true no one should ever buy one. The interior is nice. The looks of the car are ok also. Its got good interior room.

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Cost $11,628 Average Instant Market Value $11,424 Average Instant Market Value $16,493 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 32 33 30
Horsepower 175 132 177
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 16.3 14.2 14.0
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.7 43.5 42.5

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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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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2007 Hyundai Sonata Reviews

Great Car! By meier71

I love the styling of the 2007 Sonata. In my opinion, it was their best design year. It is a quiet car with solid acceleration and handles well. Takes corners comfortably. It is five years old and... Read More

It Served It's Purpose But I'm Glad It's Gone! By Brigette

The same reasons listed above...it's served it's purpose but I'm glad it's gone and now I have my truck! If you don't care about comfort, handling and the joy of driving but you want reliable and almo... Read More

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