Overview & Reviews

For the 2012 Sonata, Hyundai adds a new telematics service (Blue Link), a higher-resolution touchscreen display to the optional navigation system and a panoramic sunroof to the Limited trim level. It has also recalibrated the engines for slightly better fuel economy this year, while this is the first full model year for changes to the steering system that were enacted halfway through last year.

• Stylish and comfortable cabin
• Lengthy warranty.
• Lots of standard and optional features for the money
• Excellent safety scores
• Top fuel economy
• Strong acceleration

• Distinctive styling affects rear headroom
• Rough ride in SE trim.

User Reviews:

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  Excellent auto for cost. - 2012 Hyundai Sonata
  By Jim Comer - March 1 - 11:09 pm

  Drives like sport car. Very durable for low mileage car.

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  turbo fan - 2012 Hyundai Sonata
  By alfred richter - January 1 - 8:56 pm

  have loved this car over the 4 years I have been driving it- great acceleration and great electronics it has been very reliable for me

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  NOT SO GREAT AFTER ALL - 2012 Hyundai Sonata
  By mreyes6868 - September 16 - 11:58 am

  Wanted to buy a mid-sized sedan with good gas mileage. Considered an altima but the interior was much better on the sonata. After hearing about the 10 year 100k warranty and the 35mpg rating I had to have it. The panorama roof, 200hp, and 35mpg were the three main reasons for me buying the car. After one year and 16k miles I am very dissapointed with the quality, performance and gas mileage. The car has had several electrical bugs and the engine sounds horrible. It really doesnt seem to have the 200hp hyundai says it has. I struggle to keep my mpg above 26 mpg going about 65-70mph on the highway with eco mode on. This car is not as good as I thoght it was. Dont fall for hyundais mpg lies!

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  Reliability issues - 2012 Hyundai Sonata
  By epastrana - August 6 - 9:40 pm

  I bought a 2.0t Sonata on November 2012. Since then the car had been 4 times at dealer for two issues that until today had not bee corrected. First, panoramic roof rattles no solution yet! Second, a/c stops cooling at idle. (at shop at this moment) Lets see.... Also a/c smells funny terrible during acelaration. No solution yet. Car has now 6k miles and is spending a week monthly on dealer! No fun... Hyundai does not reply comments on his site.

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  Great Car - 2012 Hyundai Sonata
  By gorpot - June 9 - 5:42 pm

  Bought at end of August 2011. Have 10,000 miles on it now, No problems yet. Love the exterior design. Interior design is very nice. When the weather was still warm I was getting 37 MPG on the highway, and 27 MPG around town. As all cars do,the MPG have dropped off in the cold weather. One of the best new cars I have ever bought. Just wish I knew where the dip stick is located to check the automatic transmission fluid was located.

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  Fun car to drive - 2012 Hyundai Sonata
  By duey65 - June 7 - 10:08 pm

  I bought a 2012 2.0T limited after two months of reviewing and many test drives. The Sonata in my opinion is the best car in its class for value. I love driving this car although the ride is a bit harsh. (stiff suspension and low profile tires). Its quiet and comfortable on the highway and the heated leather is nice on a cold Minnesota morning. The one thing I am concerned with is the mileage. The car has 1500 miles on it now and my mileage has been getting progressively worse. I started with 29 mpg combined and I am now down to 21mpg combined. I Drive 104 miles a day round trip to work and I have had to go back to driving my Saturn which gets 40+. Love my Sonata but cant afford the gas.

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  Great Car - 2012 Hyundai Sonata
  By jtrager3414 - June 6 - 2:11 pm

  I just purhased a 2012 Sonata Limited 2.0T with the navigation option, and it is a great car. I replaced my 2003 Honda Accord V6 with only 31,500 miles on it (also a great car). The new Sonata is fun to drive, with excellent build quality. The interior is very nice. The Sonata shifts just as smoothly as my V6 Accord, and has many options that the Accord didnt have (but then it is 8 years older). Its 2.0L Turbo engine produces 274HP with 268 lb-ft of torque from 1750 - 4500rpm. The 2011 BMW 535 Twinpower engine is only good for 300HP, and it is a 3.0L engine? Something doesnt seem right there! Perhaps it isnt a twin-scroll turbo, and is loosing power at the interface to turbo?

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  Needed Good Gas Mileage, But Not Small - 2012 Hyundai Sonata
  By joval - May 27 - 3:33 am

  We live in the Fla. country, almost an hour to go to a city, and take a 340 mile trip every month. We needed good gas mileage but needed a car that was roomy inside, had folding 60/40 back seats to a large trunk . We also wanted to spend the least amount of money and still have a reliable car. The Sonata won out on all counts. Roomy car inside, especially with the camel interior to brighten it up, is quiet, handles very well, and has good acceleration to pass on two-lane highways. We now have 1021 miles on it. At steady flat 60 mph we got 42.2 mpg avg, at 75 mph, 35.5 mpg avg, and at 55, 44.5 mpg avg. Measured highway and city 1st tank avg. 28.28 mpg, second tank avg. 28.69. Overall pleased.

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  Ooops ... - 2012 Hyundai Sonata
  By stekicar - March 18 - 2:54 am

  This model of Sonata is miserable failure. I do not know from where to start. Before I purchased it, I drove it three times just to make sure it does not have that pull to the left issue. Unfortunately, after 10k miles I have front tires uneven wear. Dealer states that nothing is wrong with tires although even 1st grader would see difference between even and uneven tire wear. Contacted Hyundai and they refused any responsibility. Rest assured - they will make sure you dont get solution to tire (?) problem. I did not notice it before but steering wheel is not placed centered to the drivers seat. It is at about 1 inch offset to the left. Radiator leaked at 10k miles. Fixed under warranty.

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  Watch for price add ons - 2012 Hyundai Sonata
  By emlod - February 25 - 10:56 am

  The dealer added $3500 price to the sticker price and said he was doing me a favor taking $1000 off the total. The car is OK but the rude is very harsh and the handling does not justify it. The car is OK but I think i would have done bettter with something else. Dont pay the rediculous $3500 add on. This will be temporary as it is a car in demand. Wait and it will drop off. Maybe the dealer did this on his own. I dont trust Major Motors in PA, I expected more. The drive they gave you proved nothing. Avoid Jeff Butler in sales.