Overview & Reviews

The Hyundai Sonata receives minor exterior styling updates and an all-new interior for 2009, giving it one of the most upscale cabins in the midsize sedan class. Power and fuel economy have also been increased for both four- and six-cylinder engines, while the automatic transmission has been retuned for smoother shift quality. An auxiliary audio jack has been added to the standard features list, while the Limited trim level adds two-level heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control and an optional navigation system.

• Beautiful interior, velvety ride, spacious cabin and trunk, impressive value with long features list, lengthy warranty.

User Reviews:

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  Dont Hesitate! - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Claudia - December 24 - 9:40 am

  Never thought Id buy a Hyundai but after considering the Cadillac CTS - it just wasnt as comfortable as I expected it to be for the money, nor did it have all the options I wanted. After looking around on the internet for something comparable I came across the Sonata. My husband and I test drove it & fell in love with it. Its loaded with options, has the 60/40 split rear seat, drives & rides like a dream for 1/2 the price of the CTS! Its a beautiful car. Got the camel/pearl. Im looking for excuses to go places so I can drive it! You cant go wrong with the warranty, the price and the exceptional value you will get with this beauty!Its everything & more than Id hoped for.

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  The best - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Cyndy - December 18 - 7:06 am

  Overall great car! I dont like the latch you have to pull out and push in to tilt the steering wheel, other cards Ive owned you just move the latch; move the wheel, and let go, this you have to push the latch for it to engage the wheel in place. (small item but bothersome). A small amount of road noise, but then I can never tell the difference in noise from 25 mph or 70 mph. Great acceleration.

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  Everything and more - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Bob - December 12 - 8:00 pm

  When I decided on a Sonata it was after many hours of research and test drives. Ive had the Sonata for a couple of months now and have been more than happy. My gas mileage has been better than the EPA (about 26/34) and it has had plenty of power when Ive needed it. Im not going to win many races but it gets the job done in every day traffic. Im 64", and 250lbs. and the Sonata has been plenty big and very comfortable to drive in the city and long trips (Ive taken two). The interior is well designed and well laid out and the 2009 Sonata has a seat thats about and inch longer than the previous year, and that has made a massive difference in overall comfort.

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  So-so car - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Steve - November 15 - 7:00 am

  The ride is smooth and the fuel economy is good. So far it has been very dependable, but I dont like the transmission. At times it should downshift, and it doesnt. Other times, while cruising on the interstate, it will downshift for the slightest incline. I have had this car for a year now, and it is starting to develop rattles in the dashboard. I am struggling with the dealer to fix them. I get the feeling that Hyundai is not built with the attention to detail that other, more expensive cars are. This is the first Hyundai I have owned. I would recommend it to a friend (pros outweigh the cons), but remind them that they are buying a cheap car, and not to get their expectations too high.

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  Buy this car! - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Jeremiah - November 10 - 11:13 pm

  After driving this car for over 8000 miles, Im still pleased with what a tremendous value it is. GLS has all the options you need with popular equip. pkg. Pretty powerful for a 4 cylinder while getting great mileage for a car this size - 27 mpg mixed city/highway. Originally thought about civic/corolla/elantra, but this car was a class up for the same price (with incentives). Great interior! Very quiet car. ESC works great in the snow. Manually shifting the automatic works OK, but upshifts are slow. Also, it tends to downshift from 5th to 4th on even the slightest hill in cruise control on the freeway. Oh well. Seats could use more lateral support when cornering.

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  First time Hyundai owner - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By pokermac55 - November 1 - 11:06 am

  I did a lot of research of cars in this price range, and size, and found the sonata to be the best car for the money by far. The interior cluster lighting is easy to read and the sound system is exceptional. The car has a smooth ride and spacious back seat compared to its competition. The warranty is also a plus, in addition to the excellent safety features that are standard. My wife and thoroughly enjoy driving our sonata and would recommend it to anyone. We have driven it over 2500 miles in the 2 months that we own it. Also the fuel economy is better that we thought, as we get about 26 mpg city and 32 hwy.

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  Why Buy A Camry when you have Sonata? - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By mike - October 31 - 5:33 pm

  I test drove a Camry, Accord, Nissan 2.5s and Mazda 6, then Sonata last. I am a Toyota guy, or should I say "was". The Sonata was about $4k less at the start, has better quality interior, more HP under the hood, is quieter, and handles better than the Camry. It is not quite as crisp as the other three, but it is a different drive. And it is so quiet inside, nicely designed. So, Toyota, I am now a Hyundai guy.

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  Hard to beat the Hyundai! - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Mark - October 31 - 10:20 am

  Im a 45 year old "conscientious consumer". I drove the Accord, Camry and the Sonata. They are all great cars. Im convinced if they were to take the labels off the cars you could not tell the difference between them. I opted for the Sonata for two reasons; the warranty and the price. I paid $21,300 for the limited package with mud flaps, moonroof guard, rubber trunk liner and mesh trunk bag. You cant touch a loaded Accord or Camry for that price. Through 5 tanks of gas Ive averaged 27, 27, 28, 27 and 27 MPG per tank. After 2,500 miles Im very satisfied with my purchase and would challenge anyone purchasing a mid-sized sedan to drive the Sonata. It provides the best overall value.

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  Great Stuff - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By gdgoffnet - October 17 - 7:50 am

  Only 1400 K on this so far, and am looking forward to putting on another 300000. Smooth acceleration, quiet ride. Im 66 and this car is comfortable for me.

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  This is the one - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Popps - October 16 - 2:30 pm

  This is third Hyundai we have owned and it wont the last if we live long enough. Cant beat it for the price.