2009 Hyundai Sonata Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.56/5 Average
343 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

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.

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

User Reviews:

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  • To replace a totalled 1998 Altima.... - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
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    I was renting a Sonata GLS that was thru the insurance for 30 days as my car was totaled. I was impressed with the car and since I test drove a 2009 Sonata GLS for a month, I talked myself into buying a Sonata Limited 2009 w/o Nav. I paid $4375 below factory invoice that includes the 3000 rebate. Driving experience- suspension could be better, but no biggie. Everyone talks in the reviews of great MPG (30-34) on highways. I have not seen much written about city MPG. Mine is around 19-20 MPG in City driving which is not that impressive. Hope it improves as the car just finished the break in period. On freeway it is 30- 32 and as soon as I get off the ramp it drops to 20-21 in just 10 miles.

  • first(but wont be last)Hyundai - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
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    Hyundai. really? This co. has stepped up big time. after months of research it was a no brainer. After hearing accolades after accolades about this brand and this particular matter, i did my own real world comparisons. Better value than the "Cam-Cord", Smoother than the Mazda products and Lexus type interior(oh for under 20k) u kidding me?? and seriously i was trying to talk myself out of purchasing my Limited but after driving the comparable cars back to back there was an obvious choice ( i did love the 2009-10 Mazda6 but for 10k more, forget about it!) oh and Hyudai has this 10yr/100k mile warranty thingy, too just to throw in. not to worried about resale cause i keep my cars 4ever.

  • sonata limited I4 2009 - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
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    This car is more comfortable than the 06 sonata. I get 26 mpg in the city and freeway combined. It is quiet and the stereo is the best. Love the xm and the price.

  • Best mid-sized sedan for the money - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
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    I took my time in my search for new sedan to replace the wifes Saturn SL2, driving just about everything available under $25K. Our main criteria were: 1) larger and more comfortable than the SL2 (Im 64"), 2) automatic transmission, 3) 4-cylinder for respectable gas mileage (our weekly commuting is 250+ miles), 4) leather seats, 5) power adjustable drivers and passengers side mirrors. After driving a dozen or so cars, I cut my list down to the VW Jetta, Mazda 6, Saturn Aura, Nissan Altima, and the Sonata. I think I would have been happy with any of these, but when the price was factored in, it became no contest with the Sonata beating them all by $2500-$4500.

  • A good surprise - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
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    I have driven Camrys for the past 10 years so it took quite a leap of faith for me to purchase a new 2009 Sonata Limited. But after comparison shopping there was no contest. I got a great deal on my Sonata (especially with the $3000 rebate on 2009 Sonatas), the dealership could not have been easier to work with (I run from high-pressure sales folks)and the car I bought has a lot of very nice features, including a V-6, leather interior, sunroof, great stereo and a very nice, quiet ride, plus excellent warranties. For the same price I paid for a new Sonata with all those features I would have had to buy a used Camry, Accord or Altima (and right around 2007 or even 2006 for the same features.)

  • Import Quality Domestic Price - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
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    Since I drive a great deal I get another car every three years on high mile lease programs. I have leased, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, All GM, FOrd, Chrysler vehicles. For at least 50,000 miles of hard driving in all conditions over the past 27 years. I personally will get ONLY hyundais for the rest of my life unless the company changes a lot. Value in supreme, comfort is great, handling in snow is great, visibility is great. Very Solid car. Until a co-worker got me to look at the Hyundai It was never considered. I have had a Sonata SE V6 since 1/15/09. My wife even replaced our Lexus RX 350 with a Veracruze by Hyundai

  • nice car - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
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    very nice drive, the tan interior looks great, smooth ride, no complaints about the car

  • Pleasantly Surprised - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
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    After driving an SUV (Ford Explorer then Mercury Mountaineer) for the past 11 years) wasnt sure I could get used to driving at a lower elevation. But I am very comfortable in my Sonata. Not to mention the smoother ride and great gas mileage. On a recent 400 mile road trip driving between 65 to 75 mph got 33 mpg.

  • No more DOMESTICS for my family! - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
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    My extended family and I have been buying/leasing Chrysler Products for almost 10 years from the same salesman who recently began selling the cars made by HYUNDAI. A couple of weeks after he got to the new store Lee called my wife and I about this SONATA. I must say that although we never really paid attention to the brand before, we are each impressed. for the cost of an entry level Dodge Avenger we have more standard features. A far more quiet ride. A great deal more room. We also looked at a few of the other cars offered by Hyundai, after meeting a very considerate owner. We now are driving a wonderful new car.

  • Great Car and keeping on being great - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
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    Traded in a 07 Corolla. Wanted more car and was doing a 67 mile round trip commute. Needed good mpg and Hyundai delivers the same mpg as the Corolla did. We recently have had back-to- back blizzards in MD and my Sonata never let me down. No need for AWD or Four WD with the Sonata having FWD and traction control coupled with Triptronic auto transmission. I love the car. Car is luxurious in GLS trim.

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