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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  Midsize comfort - compact price - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By ems1 - December 8 - 5:00 pm

  Traded a 02 Elantra for a 09 Sonata. Nice step up. Got a great deal on the Sonata. It has every thing I wanted in a car. 4 cylinder performance is adequate. Of course more power would be nice but why sacrifice the fuel economy? I rented or test drove nearly all the competition and found the Sonata, all things considered, to be as good as any of them. When I factored in the price and warantee, the Sonata comes out ahead of the competition.

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  Glad I Bought It - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Driven It A Year Now - December 8 - 4:46 pm

  Had this car just under a year and approaching 10,000 on the odometer. Couldnt be happier with the car: I average slightly over 30 mpg on the highway, its quiet as a cemetery and I havent experienced any of the minor gripes that Ive seen other owners contend with. Recent road trips of 500+ round trip miles didnt fatigue me at all. And call it luck or diligence, but I dont have a single ding on any part of the body. This is the first vehicle that Ive owned that I take to a hand car wash, and it looks as good as the day I drove it off the dealers lot. Wouldnt hesitate to get another Sonata, but Im going to wait til any kinks are worked out of the Genesis and get a 2012+ model.

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  Great car - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By kim - December 3 - 11:20 pm

  After having BMW for years, I got very tired of the very expensive up-keep ($1000 every time you visit the mechanic, and $125 oil change) I decided to buy Hyundai, man what a great decision the car is everything you expect from a car that size plus some. My wife dumped the awful 2009 Camry and now I can not get her out of this Hyundai, it is quite comfortable on a long trip the gps is very user friendly, the dealer is extremely nice. In short I would recommend this car to my mother over in garbage that Toyota is dishing out.

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  Great deal for the money - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By JohnJ - November 23 - 6:56 pm

  Ive got 1,300 miles on the car and so far its been great...... lots of room inside and a huge trunk. Im 66" and fit in the car well. XM radio and sound system very good. My only complaint is the car seems to ride a little hard, bumps are jarring and there is road noise even with the correct air pressure or a little lower. I rented a Sonata a few months ago on vacation which got me interested in the car in the first place, but dont remember this hard ride as an issue. I think the 08 Accord ride is smoother, but at a much higher price. I wonder if anyone else has found the ride to be an problem.

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  Too early to tell.... - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Draft Owner - October 6 - 9:20 pm

  Honestly, I just bought the car for an UNBELIEVABLE price. My out the door price was almost $2000 UNDER invoice! This included tax, tags, title....everything! I wanted to get an 08 4-cyl. because of the $3000 rebate they were offering, but no one had any left, so I "settled" for an 09 for a few hundred dollars more. Im really glad I did. I love the new interior compared to the 08s, and the extra horsepower and better fuel economy are just added bonuses. Im used to the old days of smaller cars with better fuel mileage, but the Sonata doesnt do bad for a mid-size car. If its anywhere near as reliable as C******** R****** says it is, we should be enjoying this car for many years.

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  Bang for the Buck - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Steve C. - September 27 - 9:00 pm

  I have had it only a short time, but so far its what i expected. Smooth ride except a bit hard over rough road surfaces. Exceptional looking exterior..especially the alloy wheels and chrome accent molding/door handles. Roomy cabin interior, comfortable seats, smooth-shifting Auto transmission.

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  Great Car at a Great Price - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Mark - September 27 - 5:16 pm

  Purchased one in Slate Blue in Nov 2008 after driving the Altima, Accord, and Camry. Recommend the Popular Equipment Package, as it is worth the extra money. 4-cyl power is more than adequate; achieved 38 MPG at 60 MPH on a freeway road trip. Received many compliments on the exterior color. Interior is quiet and stereo is great w/ USB feature and XM Radio. Highly recommend this car so far, as you get a lot of features for the price.

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  Great CAR!!! - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By sc2303 - August 10 - 2:23 pm

  I have owned the Sonata Limited PZEV (4 Cyl) model for 10 days now. I must say that I am really impressed. I got it for $21,500 with moonroof wind deflector, cargo mats, floor mats, cargo net. Hyundai is anyway giving a $2000 rebate on the MSRP. The interiors looks like any of the top of the market plush cars (Lexus like). The instruments are well placed and I especially like the soft wood finish on the dashboard.The seats are very comfortable and there is enough legroom and hip room for all passengers.The audio system is awesome!. The car handles very well.The pickup is very decent for a 4 Cyl engine. With 97% city driving, I got a great 23.5 mpg,which means a 23/32 city hwy split.

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  Hyundai Sonata - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By mike grissom - July 12 - 2:03 pm

  Doubts about buying but test drive awesome. Handles very well, extremely tight on curves and hills. Only drawback too much road noise, but overall one of best cars Ive owned. Interior arrangement of dials and controls very easy to learn and operate. Big Surprise - gets advertised 30mpg!!! And 4 cylinder with 5 speed auto - cannot tell difference from small v-6, especially on hills.

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  Have You Driven a Hyundai...lately? - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
  By Dan - July 11 - 6:16 pm

  Never thinking that I would ever set foot into a Hyundai dealership, I was convinced to do so by my wife who stopped in and drove a 2008 Sonata. After doing so myself (home security), the sales person suggested I test drive the 2009. Even though the 2008 was an incredible bargain, I absolutely fell in love with the 2009. The ride, fit and finish, attractive looks and terrific warranty convinced me that the 2009 Sonata deserved my hard earned dollars. Only driving this absolute winner of a car for two months,but I am thrilled with it. The best vehicle with the best warranty on the market. Well done Hyundai. Only complaint is that the navigation system is yet to be offered in Canadian Sonatas.